One Month As A Family

It's been a whole month since we met Noah and became his parents!  He continues to amaze us with his easy-going nature, gentle spirit and intelligence.  Noah gained a pound this past month.  He's learned so many new words in English I have lost count but he retains 3-5 new ones each day.  He can say the entire alphabet and sing "Happy Birthday".  He loves drinking milk...and asks for "more milk".  He is trying new foods but does still prefer eggs and noodle-based meals.  Noah looks up to his older sister so much and gets a kick out of dancing with her.  He loves taking a bath with his brother but prefers to sleep alone in his own bed each night.

He has potty-trained his brother, Beckett!  Noah likes to watch Sesame Street (in Mandarin).  He enjoys any and all toys but doesn't sit still for too long.  He's finally learned to climb the stairs (well) inside our house.  He can ride a tricycle all by himself and although he is scared of our cat and dogs-HE PLAYED IN THE BACKYARD TODAY WITH THE BIG DOGS OUTSIDE!  That was a major accomplishment for him.

Many of you have seen us recently and commented that we have our hands full-we certainly do!  But our hearts are even more full.  You see we never knew how much we could and would love another child that was waiting for a family to call his own.  We are so thankful that God chose us to be Noah's parents.  Happy One Month Family Date, buddy!

(excuse the ombre fence-staining in process)