We're home!!!

Katie Aunna in America!!!
Katie Aunna and our grandchild DeeDee.
Christian, Katie Aunna, and Karissa putting a puzzle together on Katie's first day of home school.
The girls welcome Papa home from his first day back to work!!!!
SISTERS FOREVER!!!!!

Just wanted to at least say that we are home now and resting. Trying to to get into a routine again and recover from severe jet lag. I try to start moving around doing things and then it hits me and I am totally exhausted with a dizzy feeling. I believe it must be recurring jet lag. Duane amazes me as he seems to instantly recover...lucky dude!!!! I want to tell you how wonderful Katie Aunna is. We are enjoying her more and more every day!!! Her English continues to improve rapidly.

Today she swam in our pool without any floaties and only a little push here and there to the steps or side wall. Then she gained the courage to slide. We all praised her bravery!!! Once she did it though there was no stopping her from returning over and over again to slide and doggy paddle to the side. It shocks me how fast she has caught on to swimming. However, most everything she does is at a fast pace. Katie is extremely smart. I believe because her vision is so bad that her other senses are very acute.

Last week we took her for her first check up and she ask me if she was going to get a shot. I felt so badly that I said "not today". So, I tucked the order for blood work into my purse and will take her next week for her blood work. I am really dreading doing this, however, it must be done. She has a great trust in her Mama and so I am worried about having to do blood work on her. We are scheduled to see a pediatric doctor who frequently cares for internationally adopted children and the ENT in Lubbock next week. She will also see a specialist for her eyes who is top notch. It would be so wonderful if she could see clearly!!!

Well, I have included some pictures of her with her brothers and sisters. She is so in love with her new family!!! I don't know if I have ever seen a happier little girl and I can say she is everything that our family ever dreamed of having. We adore her and will continue to blog about her so that those who love her too can follow her progress!!! Each night we get out our "English Book" and study the names of each picture in the book. Smart little girl!!!

She is also pictured with Christian and Karissa as they work a puzzle in home school together. I am so surprised at what a good student Katie Aunnie is in home school. She is a perfect example for her brothers and sisters. Thank you to all who have prayed for us and helped our dream come true!!! Many blessings!!!!