Esther Marie......One Year Ago!
Esther Marie....Today!My how she has changed!!
Happy "Gotcha Day" First Anniversary to our little Esther Marie HaiMei! It is hard to believe it has been a year, but with each passing day, I can see the growth and the changes occurring in our newest little ladybug. At this point, she is well bonded with me and our family. She is "loving on" and "fussing with" her three siblings as if she has always been with us. And, she is very attached to both "mommy" and "daddy."
We have seen changes in Esther Marie in all areas, especially her weight...she has gained at least 10 lbs. this year! She had a wonderful little personality from day one, but it has blossomed in so many ways. She has a great sense of humor and loves to laugh. Her giggle is infectious! Everyone loves to tickle her just so we can hear it. Her eating has improved (she is enjoying a larger variety of foods and textures) and so has her speech. She had her first surgery in August of 2008 to repair her open palate and her mouth has healed nicely. At a recent check-up, her surgeon said it looked great. Emmie still needs a lot of speech therapy, but she should be able to catch up with her language at some point. She has become very creative with her communication skills and does not hesitate to tell us or show us what she wants! She is still her same little imitative self...and that quality is quite endearing.
Esther Marie, you are a beautiful princess and we love you more than words can express. Happy Gotcha Day, sweet one. We look forward to celebrating many, many more with you!
We have seen changes in Esther Marie in all areas, especially her weight...she has gained at least 10 lbs. this year! She had a wonderful little personality from day one, but it has blossomed in so many ways. She has a great sense of humor and loves to laugh. Her giggle is infectious! Everyone loves to tickle her just so we can hear it. Her eating has improved (she is enjoying a larger variety of foods and textures) and so has her speech. She had her first surgery in August of 2008 to repair her open palate and her mouth has healed nicely. At a recent check-up, her surgeon said it looked great. Emmie still needs a lot of speech therapy, but she should be able to catch up with her language at some point. She has become very creative with her communication skills and does not hesitate to tell us or show us what she wants! She is still her same little imitative self...and that quality is quite endearing.
Esther Marie, you are a beautiful princess and we love you more than words can express. Happy Gotcha Day, sweet one. We look forward to celebrating many, many more with you!
4 comments:
God has blessed this lil princess with a wonderful gift of a loving family. Not to say that the family is any less blessed by having received this gift from God.
Hi Sarah!! Happy Gotcha Day to you all as well!! Esther Marie looks so great! I really can't believe it has been a year but in a way, it does feel as if Lizzie has been with us forever! So glad to hear from you!
Ann (Lizzie's Momma)
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What a beautiful family you have.
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