Walls Family

Elliana spent most of this week in Michigan with Chris' parents. She will be returning home around dinner time. I am very excited to see her and hear about all she did. She is getting better at sharing information and it makes conversations a lot more fun.

Andy did not really notice that she was not home. Only if I asked where she was, he would go jump on her bed or run around laughing. He enjoyed cuddles and rocking more than normal. He asked to read books more too. However, I think he is starting to miss her a little. He is throwing blocks down the stair and then chasing after them. That is a game that Elliana taught him.

On the adoption front: We are done with all our paper work. It will be sent to Taiwan in a few weeks. That does not change anything in terms of timing since it is a pilot program. After talking with my mom I realize I must not be very clear in how I am explaining things. Once we get a referral, it could be 6-8 more months before we travel. A referral is the name and information on a little one that is ready for adoption. Many of you may have questions that I do not think of, so feel free to ask anytime.

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Elliana went to her first birthday party at Chuck E Cheese today. Knowing she does not like crowds of people or loud noises, I was thinking she would have a difficult time. Instead, she was the loudest and craziest kid there. She wanted to ride all the rides and even hugged Chuck. Andy also wanted to ride the rides, but would have preferred the giant mouse stay a good distance away next time.

On a side note, Elliana went to another ear appointment. Her tubes are still working their way out and still not functioning. Happily, there is no fluid in her ears. So the plan is to go back in four months. I can tell that her hearing has improved. She is talking and singing and dancing more that ever before.

She still holds back around others. When we were at a friend's house another three year old asked Elliana for a toy and then in rejection turned to her mom and said, "Mom, she doesn't talk!" I found it very funny. By the end of night, she was saying a few things.

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