1st steps

Exciting news.... Jacob took his very 1st step!
So yesterday evening Michael, Mary (my sis, Jakes Aunt), Jacob & I were hanging out in the living room. Music came on a commercial and Jacob started dancing ( not holding onto anything as usual) then just took a step looked at us unaware he did it, then stood there and down on his butt he went. It was so exciting..we tried to get him to do it again... but one time was the deal.
So well will have to keep a close eye on him when he is standing so we can get a picture to post.

So we looked at the house again... Michael said no.. to much $$$ for it having no garage and not a nice yard.. hilly. SAD such a beautiful house. So found another house for sale by owner.. nice flat 1 acre yard. In a small neighborhood, which there are other foreign adopted children. (from what we were told) Smaller and needs a little TLC...Paint, new carpet. But its in Zelienople where we want to be. I go back n fourth I like it but is it big enough. Then I feel greedy... there people in the world who would die to have a house... like in Vietnam 1 family consisting of mother, father, children, & grand parents live in same home...usually a small home.

Why is it as an American we feel that we need to have bigger to be considered better. I told Michael the other night I like the house in Zelie cause it is where we want to be. We could play in the back yard ...ball, catch, and the kids could grow close to our families. I do not want a house just so I have something nicer / better than my friends.. Its about family.

Anyway... we went to Grove city outlets..all summer clothes were 2.99 @ the children's place... got Jacob some shorts w/belts.. he is so little 6-9 months are to big unless belted. And some nice shirts...say life guard in training, Surfs up, etc
Also got some osh gosh sweatshirts for 3.99... for the little guy...

Well better go back to work...had to tell about his 1st step.. what an awesome little guy

A little bit of everything

Hello! Well house searching continues. Here is the house we went and saw yesterday...Beautiful..not where we wanted it to be but closer. All remodeled in side and out. Except the basement..which has some dampness..that's where my concern comes in. So if you know anything on dampness in basement let me hear your comments.

Of course when we bought our house now there was dampness but we had it water shield. Life time warranty. So maybe that is what we will need to do.

Also no garage... bummer! Maybe we can build one.

But I want to include pic's of some of the house..I love it!

Here is Michael, Jacob & I at horse trading days in Zelienople. No there is no trading of horses... Just food, crafts, live music, petting zoo, horse back rides,Roses 3 for $1.00.. I got a dozen from Jacob. And bumping into people you have not seen for a long time.

We are all doing well except for a cold Jacob picked up he is so stuffed up in the nose..and let just say trying to use the nose plunger..is awful! He screams and cries. I feel bad...

then guess who gets it me but worse my throat is swollen, ear ache, nose stuffed, and my head feels like its 20 lbs. I had to call off work today so I could sleep and rest. I just could not go into the office feeling like this. And then share my germs with every one else.

Well better go make my cup of tea

What a month!!!

Its been a while since I have posted... Lets just say it has been absolutely crazy here. My mom was in the hospital for a week. She is doing alot better. But still is not allowed to babysit. So Pap has taken over for time being. No complaints..He is awesome with our Son...his grandson Jacob. He gets down on the floor (even with a bad knee & a metal plate in the other leg) plays, teaches him songs, claps his hands... and they have started to watch the Doodle Bops everyday @ 9:30. Their adorable together... I could cry when I see them together (happy tears).

On top of that we were filing papers to bid on another house that was on sale since Feb 6, 2007... and we were the last couple to see it 3 times since April. And Guess WHAT..... Some else placed a bid higher. Can you believe it!!! I am really starting to think God is trying to give us a sign.

So I have continued the search and am beyond disappointed & just plain old sick & tired of looking at Crap Holes. Then I question myself why move out of my beautiful home into a crap hole.
So yesterday I tore the whole upstairs apart scrubbed all the carpets let them dry... and put everything back. Today I did the 1st floor...let them dry and put everything back on top of working 8 hrs.

We had our July 4th party on the 7th... 45 people showed largest show ever.. there was about 15 kids... they had a ball. They swam in our little pool, threw water balloons, and all that good stuff.

Also a friend from high school has located me & we have spent some time together doing family activies. Its nice I did not realize how much I missed some of my high school friends.

Jacob had his 9month check up.. he is 16 lbs 2 oz, 27 1/4 inches long... and doctor said he was happy & healthy. And definitely knew his mommy & daddy. Doctor said he was a little under weight but he has been crawling since 6months and pulling himself up since 6 1/2 months. So he is more active then normal babies.

Over all he is doing great.. He is so cute ... so funny. I wish I knew how to upload video for you to see some of the little movie clips I have taken of him laughing... most adorable laugh ever...

Well here are some pic's I will try to update more often.