Monday

Sorry for no photo from Sunday, it was a busy busy day! We were able to introduce Kate and tell her story to our colleagues at a Sunday night meeting. We think she wanted to tell her own story because she kept trying to grab the mic and say a few words. :)

This morning (Monday) Kate and I took a stroll around our neighborhood. She met some new neighbors and I had a chance to catch up with them. It was a short walk, but Kate fell asleep and is now working on a nap as I write this.

Saturday

I have started to explore the room. I can only move backwards, so I often find myself stuck in unfamiliar places. Today I got stuck under the couch. My butterfly chair is also a place I enjoy getting stuck under.

Friday

Today we remembered a colleague who passed away in a plane accident on Wednesday morning. It was Kate's first funeral- in Indonesia or anywhere. Funerals in Indonesia can last many hours. They give you a box with snacks and water at the beginning. The service started at 9 AM and finished at noon. The body was then carried to the burial site and another service took place there. We left at the end of the funeral service, so we didn't stay for the burial part. Kate did great! She got a little cranky because she was tired. After a nap in momma's arms she was her normal happy self. She got to spend some time with a baby-loving family during the service and play with her two friends.

Thursday

Today I wore a shirt that Aunt Jenni gave me. It fits today, but might not fit tomorrow because I'm growing so fast!

I also LOVE to play with all my giraffes that Uncle Joel, Aunt Elaine, and Esther gave me. I miss them in Indonesia!

Wednesday

Kate likes to move. She tries to move forward but only goes backwards. She is skilled at being any where except the huge mat in the middle of the room with soft blankets to protect her head from the tile floor. :)

Tuesday

Tuesday Kate turned 5 months. It's hard to believe it's already been five months. I found myself thinking... it won't be long before she's a year, and then starting kindergarten, and then... and then...

She was 26.5 inches long- in the 90th percentile for height. She weighs 16 lbs and 14 oz- 80th percentile for weight. Her head was 17 inches around putting her in the 100th percentile for head size- we're not surprised! :)

 

Later in the afternoon we had a play date with some other friends who have recently returned from the States.

 

Monday

 

This is how a pacifier SHOULD be used, but...

 

this is how I choose to use it.