Nataga gets his wish!

We found out this week that Nati got his wish. He has a LITTLE brother on the way!

Being sweet!

What did I get myself into?

Family visits

What a cutie!

Catch me if you can!

Having fun w/my grandparents!

My cousin and I! Don't mess w/us, I'm tough stuff!

As promised

Here are pictures from after he woke up. He still didn't want his picture taken but I got a couple of shots anyway.

1st Haircut

I have been holding off on getting Nataga's hair cut... mstly becuase I've wanted to twist it a way I had seen in a magazine and because Nataga has the "traditional Ethiopian bald spot". If his hair isn't long enough in that particular spot, there is a very distinct patch where hair does not grow! After tons of searching I realized that we would have to put the twists on hold. A lady from chruch demonstrated how to cut Nati's hair. She has raised several foster children and has haircutting down to an art! She was certain I could handle the job. I however, was not so sure! So today I gave it a go and found myself wishing I had cut his hair a long time ago. He looks SO much better. I'll have to post a better "after" photo later, someone was tired of pictures and was ready for a nap!

Thank you mommy...

Today Nataga seemed extra tired. When we got home I fed him lunch and it seemed like all he wanted to do was sleep. He found his bear and favorite truck and started upstairs. So I asked if I could carry his loot upstairs for him so he could go "night, night" (he doesn't like the word nap). He happily agreed! I changed him and put him down for his nap. On my way out of the room we had our normal "Sleep tight, I love you" exit, but as I was closing the door he says "Thank you mommy". How cute is that?! Made my heart melt!

Determination

I love his face in this picture, pure determination!

Now for some fun!

He has lost that baby look for good now!