She slept all day and partied all night!

Eliana pretty much slept the day away...we couldn't keep her awake no matter what we tried. She even fell asleep while we were fixing her hair! Then suddenly after dinner time she came alive! She laughed and smiled more than we've ever seen! Her little personality was just busting out! Pray she sleeps tonight...who knows how it'll go!

-Chris

The Donald?

I'm not gonna to lie to ya...It's been a great day!

Living the good life!

A fashionista just like her Momma!

This is what I get when Dad feeds me...



BATH TIME!

Dinner Dance Party!

Notice Lauren's errant shot at the top of the board...!

It's been a full day!

HER FIRST CRAWL!!!

This was a big night! We witnessed her first crawl and it was caught on tape!
Way to go baby girl...we're so proud of you!

Be sure to watch for her proud smile at the end!!!
-Chris

Shout Out Numero Uno...could I be more in love?

IT'S A MATCH!
Looks to me like Eliana has Momma's hair! When we received Eliana this afternoon she was in the middle of her nap! Eliana immediately felt safe in Lindsey's arms and just kept right on snoozing.

By the way, we spent our first night in Antigua, which we absolutely love! It's a gorgeous little town just west of Guatemala City full of culture!

We were so excited to get to see our friends Melissa and Madi! We had dinner last night with her in Antigua at Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo!

We picked up Lauren today at the airport just before checking into the hotel in Guatemala City! We are so glad she's with us! She's already been a great Aunt...she had the magic touch that put Eliana back to sleep this evening for her next nap! (Leah we miss you and so badly wish Eliana's other Aunt could be here too!)

The girls (Lindsey, Lauren & Kay) just headed down to the lobby to check out the hotel while Daddy and daughter get some hang time! She's actually still working on that nap...which is how I had a moment to give ya'll the update!

So far everything has felt sureal...like are we really in Guatemala right now? It's crazy after staring at pictures for so long to get to hold her! I'm a proud Daddy!

Thank you all for the prayers...we feel it!
Much love,
Chris

P.S. Eliana has a cold/cough right now which makes her not feel great...so pray for that sweet thang that the medicine works & she feels better soon!


Guess who we ran into in Antigua? Our friends at AdoptingBabyZ.blogspot.com....it was SO GOOD to finally meet you all in person!!

TOMORROW!!!!!

WE WILL BE IN GUATEMALA (Antigua) TOMORROW!!!!! GET READY FOR SOME PICTURES!!!! I cannot wait to walk the streets of Antigua...hang out with our friend Melissa....and lounge out at the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant Rainbow room (best pancakes ever)!!! Then, we head to spend time with the cutest girl in the world on Wednesday!!!

Love y'all,
Lindsey

Happy Easter!

The last three days have been full in every way! We are so thankful that we can celebrate what Jesus did for us.....that we have a HOPE and a future in heaven! Chris and I had an awesome time today with our friends Paige and Zack. We were able to just talk about life, the Lord, and have fun together!! Chris and I have a tradition every year (that is semi-cheesy....but we love it).....called "Resurrection Egggs". We go around the table after Easter dinner....and each egg has part of Christ's death and resurrection. It is so good to be reminded of what he did for us. Thank you Lord!!

On a completely different note, AMAZING SUGGESTIONS ON THE LAST POST!!!! We are pretty much all packed up and ready to go. We leave in TWO DAYS!!!! I can't wait. Eliana, get ready.....we are going to have some fun!

Love you all,
Lindsey

P.S. We went to "Build a Bear" (thanks Doug & Courtney) and created this cute bunny rabbit for Eliana. It has our voices in it telling her how much we love her and miss her!!! What a fun place....I think Chris had more fun than some of the kids in the store!

What to pack.....

This is our first time to have an 8 month old baby!!! I would love any suggestions of things that your 8 month old babies can't live without. Tomorrow is deemed packing day.....it scares me to think about it. Chris and I always manage to pack 200 pounds of stuff every time we go to Guatemala. WE WILL BE THERE IN FIVE DAYS!!!!!

Love y'all,
Lindsey

Surprise on the porch!

Lindsey and I came home today feeling exhausted and emotionally worn down. We got to our front porch and what did we find? A package waiting for us from our awesome friends Shane and Mitzi McBride! They sent us a "favorite things" box loaded with toys and puppets and books! It was so special and just meant the world to us! Cool how God knows right when you need encouragement and a reminder that you're not alone!
Thanks guys!

ONE WEEK!!!!!!!!