No, I Was Not MIA

Okay, I realize it probably seemed like I was MIA, but I'm still here. I actually started a blog post a few days ago and didn't finish it. Someday I'll get back to it, but since it's a more serious post, I decided to take my time and really think through what I want to say.

So, what's been going on here you ask?

Our 4th was quiet. We decided not to attempt fireworks since we were worried that Lili would be a bit too scared of them. I didn't want her traumatized over the celebrations here in the U.S. Instead, we hung out at home. It's probably a good thing since Lili ended up with a fever and has had one ever since. Tonight, however, I figured out why she has had a fever the last few day . . . . . . . .

Lili is the owner of her very first molar!!!!!!!!!!! Her gums have been swollen for the last 2 + months, but those stubborn molars have refused to make an appearance. I gave her a bath this evening and while drying her off she gave me a big smile and there was the tooth. Since I had my fingers in her mouth yesterday and it wasn't there, I know it just popped through sometime today.

In honor of Lili's first molar I decided to try and get some pictures of her. I hope you enjoy Lili's cheesy grins.

Here she is walking toward the camera.

Check out the after bath hair.

Thank you, thank you very much!!! (Say this in your best Elvis voice)

Yes, I'm going to squint in every picture.You have to admit, I'm pretty cute even if I won't quit squinting.

Now, for some non-Lili news.

We submitted our application to Children's Home Society and Family Services for our adoption from Ethiopia and after a short game of phone tag, the social worker contacted us today. She asked for some additional information, but said everything looks good, so we are officially on our way to daughter #2. Although I would like everything to happen yesterday, I'm trying very hard to not get overly anxious about things this time through. We won't be able to begin our home study until the end of September, so we have time before things really get moving, but it is exciting to know that sometime in the fall/winter of 2009 Lili will have a beautiful little sister from Ethiopia to share her life with.

That's it from the World of Weeks for now!!!