One Year Later.......

In early August last year, there was a baby boy just getting released from the NICU of a hospital in Kaoshsiung, Taiwan.  He was very tiny, with his legs in a harness.  God put him into the hands of the wonderful ladies at the House of Hope for safe-keeping until his forever family came to get him.  The moment I saw this little face, I knew he was to be our son.

Fast forward to late July, 2010.......that teeny-tiny little boy has come home to our family, where God planned for him to be.  He is no longer wearing a harness on his legs - legs that now scramble all over the place, crawling at the speed of sound.  Today, those once weak little legs held him as he stood up all by himself. 

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I will let these pictures speak for themselves.

God is Awesome!

Happy 1st Birthday, Jake!

I can not believe that Jake is already one year old.  He is our special little man.  Although he didn't want to feed himself, Jake really enjoyed his 1st piece of cake - the sugar high that followed can attest to that.  Ha-ha. 

Since coming home, he has grown so much!  He is sitting up all by himself and can get around to where ever he takes a fancy.  Note following picture. 

Jake's Dust Bunny Removal Service

Jake is constantly trying to imitate Natalie, wanting to do what she does, which sometimes drives her crazy.  Too cute!  I think that he is saying "Da-Da" because he only says it when he is looking at Jon.