Powell Crew Update

Wow, this update has been a long time coming and for that I am sorry. Since we have gotten home we have not had internet in our home. Because of that (and the fact that almost every waking minute is devoted to two wonderful blessings running around!) we have not been able to keep you all updated on our transition and the continued adventure of our family of four.

Here is a little blow by blow. We got home on the 15th of June. Since then we have been spending time getting to know our new little ones. In the past 3 ½ weeks we have learned that Mateo loves to kick and throw a ball, he really loves to throw everything! He is all boy and had an amazing time at his Nana and Papa’s house playing in the dirt and the lake! He also loved playing with his cousins and watching the fireworks on the 4th of July. He is shy in big groups of new people and takes awhile to warm up. He loves his Papa (dad) and loves to play in any water, tub, sprinklers, ponds, lakes, even just a puddle. He also has the most amazing smile ever.

Ellie loves to smile, she will laugh at almost anything. She is also the most beautiful baby ever. She is now almost running, ok maybe just taking a few steps but we were so excited not to have missed those! She loves to eat and has put on three pounds since she got here a whopping 18lbs now. She loves to sit in the sand and play and also loves to sit on her mom’s lap and play. She is a big time snuggler and is not so fond of going to bed at night. She also is a big flirt and so her daddy said that she will have to be home schooled through college.

Both children are doing very well considering the crazy transitions they have been through in the past month. They are still having some nighttime sleeping issues and both have moments of clinginess. There are good days and not so good days but overall we cannot complain. Both children really love each other even though they act like bother and sister. There is a lot of stealing of toys and a few loving pushes and hits every now and then but we see a lot more hugs and kisses. It is so amazing to see Mateo reach over and kiss his sister when we aren’t even looking.

When we lay Mateo in bed at night or rock Ellie to sleep we sometimes have to pinch ourselves that they really are here in our house, in our arms. We cannot ever thank the Lord for the rich blessings has given us through these children. They are more than precious, they are the Lord’s creation and we are so thankful that He has allowed us to play a part in letting them know their Creator.

This short novel will have to due for now but very soon I want to do a blow by blow of all the miracles we were a part of when we were able to bring both of our babies home.

Thank you for all your prayers the Lord defiantly heard them on our behalf.
Much love,
The Powell crew