Half a Year!

Six months ago today Audra was placed into our arms. 

Our hearts melted at the very sight of her

and we were instantly in love with her
and changed...forever!



Below is a video of photos from our trip to China.

Please enjoy!

 

Audra, just moments after she has placed in our arms

on April 8th, 2013:

 

The past six months have gone so fast, and have been full of many, many wonderful moments. 

There have been so many firsts for Audra...so many new, never experienced things...

swimming

sprinklers

fireworks

sand

the grocery store

amusement park rides

parties

milkshakes

presents

fancy dresses

pretty shoes

family get-aways

hotel stays

her own room

her own clothes

her own toys

a home

and

a family!

 

May 2013
1 month familyversary:   

Audra's first month home was primarily spent in the hospital.  Three ER visits, two admissions for a total of 23 days, countless tests & procedures, and a total of 29 days of illness.

Boy, were we glad to see the month of May come to a close and finally have our whole family at home under one roof on May 28th .  Something that we had only experienced for a few days since we left for China on April 4th.

 

June 2013

2 month familyversary:

 So very glad to be HOME, healthy, and finally all together as a family of six!

 

July 2013

3 month familyversary:

 

Audra was a flower girl in her Aunt Kristy's wedding



 She had her first haircut

 And she was baptized

 

 

August 2013

4 month familyversary:

Audra started preschool

 

September 2013

5 month familyversary:

Audra started ballet lessons

 





and she celebrated her 6th birthday!

 

October 2013

6 month familyversary:

Audra had her very first ever birthday party.

 

There is lots more to come in the month of October,

the next six months of our first year together,

and of course FOREVER!

 

Can't wait to share it all with you.