Videos for a rainy day

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Here's a couple of videos. The first one is Jacob's first haircut. This hot of the press - we just went this morning. The second one is a video from one of our first meetings with Jacob back in April. At the time I just posted the audio because we were not allowed to post pictures. So for those who haven't seen it yet, here it is.

Going Private!

We will be making the blog private. This time I thought I would let you all know first. If you would like to read along please leave a comment.

Feeling better and a new Birth Certificate

I always want to include a picture when I post. This is a black and white taken at the Target Portrait Studio for Jacob's first birthday. They did a real good job. We have had this frame for years but never put anything in it until now.

Today was a good day. We received Jacob's Birth Certificates from the State of Michigan. The process started about three weeks ago when I applied at the county to have a Probate Judge approve the application that was then sent to the State. The total cost was approximately $210.00 and we did ask for two official copies. Now I will be able to apply for his US passport and SS#. Let me say how very impressed I was with the staff at the County office. So kind and explained everything politely. The State of MI has been wonderful too except for some confusion back in May re: the State police clearances. Not that either of us had a record, just not sure they would get the paperwork done it time.

I have not posted about too much because I was just not feeling well. Nothing has effected Jacob he has been pretty fantastic. (Later I will share his whole rash scenario with you) You see I was so run down when I came home in early July. Kidney stones (yes plural) a double ear infection with popped ear drum and respiratory infection. Plus the emotional ups and downs of that court trip were not easy. Just in the last two weeks I started to feel better. The reason I write about this is because a lot of the families I am following are getting referrals and travel dates. It is so fantastic too! So excited for everyone!!! Here is some advise, take care of yourself. Hopefully, your placement agency won't be like ours and make everything much more difficult for you. Even with that taken into consideration I wish I had slept more, drank more water and exercised more frequently. So for me go get a massage, oh I wish I had done that before trip three, hehe.

What am I saying you folks all have it so together! Congratulations and Enjoy your lil one!

Two Months Together!

Tomorrow will be a busy day so I am posting today so I don't miss doing it. It's the day that marks Jacob being home in America for two months. Wow!!!! He is so great on so many levels. He is a blessing, a gift from god, an angel and the cutest baby in the world, hehe. Yes I could go on for hours. We are all so lucky to have him in our lives especially his Mommy and Daddy!

Yesterday we went to the store for baby food. He is so good in the car and at the store. On the way home when we pulled into the garage he said "Dadah Dadah", he knows his house and that his Daddy is there. Still working on the Mama. He says "Yeah" and "Oh oh" (when he drops something) just to mention a few. A lot of baby talk. Not quite standing and walking on his own but I can see it won't be long. This week I have been dressing him in 18 month clothing because he is growing so much. Some of the pants are still too big so I roll up the bottoms. Rich has been working so hard and misses his son when he leaves. This morning they were playing before he had to go. I heard Rich tell Jacob "you can't get through life on looks alone". Jacob said "Yeah Oodle Qee" it was too cute.