New Trick

This morning when Taysia woke up, I opened the door and was surprised to see that she had learned a new trick.

Happy Easter!

Grandma has an Easter Egg Hunt every year. Taysia was very serious, but had a lot of fun hunting for eggs with Daddy. I was surprised how quickly she picked up on the concept of gathering eggs. It was too cold for a pretty Easter dress, but Taysia quite enjoyed it anyway!

Christmas Eve

Opening presents with Mommy.

Reading a book with Daddy.

Finally Finalized!

This morning we went before a judge and finalized Taysia’s adoption. Finalization is the last formal step in the adoption process whereby an adoption is decreed to be permanent and binding by a judge, so you can understand that it was an important day for us. Yay!

Thanksgiving

This year we were able to have Thanksgiving dinner with both families and it was nice. We have so much to be thankful for!

Taysia Brianne - Week 26

Taysia discovered the joy of sucking her thumb this week. Taysia also has discovered that she likes to touch my hair as she's drifting off to sleep.

Taysia Brianne - Week 25

Taysia's latest favorite song is when Daddy sings the Cops TV show theme song: "Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the come for you?" She thinks it's hilarious.

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Taysia Brianne - Week 24

Taysia likes to hear herself growl and squeal. She was singing to me this morning. Taysia scrunches up her nose and makes funny faces. She also opens her mouth when I drink a glass of water like she would like some herself.

Taysia Brianne - Week 23

Taysia becomes more and more interested in what I eat and this week she tried to wrestle my granola bar out of my hands. She also loves to give slobbery kisses.

Taysia Brianne - Week 22

This week Taysia turned five months old. She figured out that she could make splashes and make Mommy squeal by kicking her feet in the bathtub. Taysia gets so excited when Scott gets home from work that her whole body wiggles. She continues to love the dogs and has started talking to them when she’s in her exersaucer.