AA Shower

Scott's team at American Airlines threw Halle Grace a shower on Friday, and let me tell you - she was quite the little princess! It was like making up for all the birthdays and Christmases she's missed out on. We had so much fun watching her ooh and ahh over all the fun gifts. A big thank you to the Latin America Revenue Management team. You have truly blessed our family. The team went in together and gave her a doll house, which has been a huge hit at our house! Even the boys have tried to play...although Halle wouldn't allow any horsing around. She likes things the way she likes them! (A teensy bit bossy at times :)
Scott's coworkers were so thoughtful - they even had presents for the boys! Thank you so much!

Scott's parents came to visit this weekend, and Halle Grace was great with them. We told her who they were and showed her pictures, so when she met them, she just ran right to them with her arms up for a hug. She is so proud to have family. She charmed her way right into their hearts (just like with the rest of us!)

It is fun watching the boys begin to bond with Halle. Grant has taken on the role of the protective big brother who dotes on her, and Garrett is her buddy! Garrett has enjoyed having a playmate while Grant is at school. :)

Another highlight was Friday night when Scott and I were putting Halle Grace to bed. We have been praying for her, but that night we asked her if she wanted to say the prayer. She did, and this is how it went (in English even!)..." Please Mommy, please Poppy, please Grant, please Garrett. May I please. Amen"
Is that just the sweetest thing you've ever heard?
We are so happy with her progress in learning English. She's adding new words every day and she is saying several phrases. We think she understands over half of what we say.

Here's Halle Grace with her new dollhouse. Grandpa put it together for her! (How Scott got away with not helping, I don't know! :)


This morning the boys played in the sprinklers with the neighbors. Halle seized the opportunity to use her new umbrella.