2 Years Old!

You're a Big Boy!!

There is so much going on with you lately it's hard to think of what to say!

You are talking like crazy...I can't keep up with everything you say these days.

You pass kisses around frequently.

You are officially gluten free. Yay...

You have 12 teeth with another one coming in.

Still in love with music! Mom and Dad got you a guitar for your birthday. You love to stand on things and "perform".

You also got a car for your birthday from your adopted family...yep it drives a big 2 miles per hour! (Spoiled much?)

You really try and sing along with the radio. It's usually an echo type thing...but sometimes you get the timing perfect!

You are a typical 2 year old with attitudes and the whole package.

You are growing and learning so much. We are very proud of you!!

My First Real Dentist Appointment

Wow, this feels so weird....It's been too long since I have posted anything!

Judah went to the dentist today. He was...well we won't talk about whether he was good or not...

The dentist we found seems to be exactly what I prayed for. They have several cleft patients and the doctor seems to know a good bit about the whole process. They are also very kid friendly and Momma friendly too.

Judah does seem to be missing 2 baby teeth ( I really wish I could remember the names to all the teeth) and his 2 top teeth are in pretty bad shape. He wants to work on them: take off any decay and fill in any holes. He would need to do this in the hospital with Judah fully under anesthesia because of his age...and lack of cooperation. Judah also has a tooth growing towards his premaxilla..looks kind of scary in the x-ray picture but the doctor says there is nothing we can do. It will either find it's way through or it will be removed during the bone graft. Please help me pray. God is not finished with Judah and I am expecting more of the miraculous.

Judah did get to brush the teeth of a dragon...and came home with a balloon! He also left a few people amazed that he ever had a bilateral cleft lip. =) Including Mr. Dentist. He also looked pretty handsome in his "Superman" shirt. <3

**Just an FYI: Judah's 2 front teeth came in with decay (which is normal for cleft kids) it was not due to lack of brushing or calcium.

19 Months!

I know it seems so repetitive but WOW! 19 Months really? How is that possible.

• Oh my, your talking blows me away! Not only are you saying so many words: phone, door, toy, shoe, sock, teeth, to name a few along with the usuals: bite, yes, no, hi, bye, ball, Mommy, Daddy, Baby, Judah, etc. etc. etc. But you are saying sentences! Your first one that I caught was "We Got to go!" Then came " Mommy, where did you go?" "How are you?" "I'm gonna watch" "Mmmm That bite's good!" and many more!

• You have 8 teeth!
• You're smile is so sweet
• Here is a surprise, you love music! You sing, dance, and are attracted to any and every instrument.
• You can suck! Have I mentioned that in the blog? I meant to write a whole post on it. You have NO IDEA how exciting that is for a cleft baby!

• You listen (most times) and follow instructions very well.
• You are Daddy's boy. Another big surprise =) I love it.
• You have the sweetest hugs and kisses. Rare, but sweet.
• You can give Eskimo kisses! You love butterfly kisses and "Snug as a bug in a rug"

We spent a whole hour outside for this photo shoot. This little boy would NOT look at the camera! For anything! Grrr.... Anyway, I entered him into a contest with GAP. The odds of him winning are not very high, I know. I also know that God cares about the little things and you never know unless you try. My reasons for entering him are not just because he is so stinkin adorable. It would just be amazing to see our very own miracle plastered in every mall. Wouldn't you agree? =) God is awesome.

Vote for Judah and share with your friends! You can vote everyday!

www.gapcastingcall.com Judah's # 323903

Hugs and Kisses!

We Should Be Dancin..YeAh!

Dancin...YeAh!

You can barely tell, but when the music slowed down he started slow dancing =)

Yes, he broke the mic off his favorite toy...and yes, the song says "I love Judah" hehe

ZoO!

My Trip To The ZoO

I met lots of animals!

This gorilla would pucker-up and kiss everyone who came close to the window..don't worry, I did not try for a kiss...but it was cute

My buddy Rue was there!

I met new friends too... "Raffs!"

Yep, we were that close!

Even closer!

I got to feed them!

I was hungry too..I told my mom "Bite!" (repeatedly..like the seagulls in Finding Nemo..) but the "Raffs" wouldn't share.

It was a fun day!

Mom put me in my car seat..and I was out.

So was my buddy

We love and miss everyone!

Life...insane

It has been way too long since my last post. Too long for excuses! You know, I'm still going to give you one anyway!!

Things have been so busy in our lives! Dad is starting school continuing his principal position, and taking on the 3rd grade! He will be an amazing teacher I know! I have been working on music, piano lessons, and that's right...trying to go back to school! If it all works out. Incase you are wanting a few more excuses, I told myself I would not post without pictures and I have not found the time to do any "mini-photoshoots"..not only that my camera is dead, I can't find the charger, and pictures with my phone come out blurry. I know, "Blah..blah..blah.."

Notice the picture above is pretty old..but AdOrAbLe! Things might get easier one day if I ever get an iphone...just sayin lol

Judah is 18 months now! WOW! I will have to do a HUGE update with lots of pictures soon =)

Stay tuned!!

*Disclaimer: "Soon" meaning within the next month...

Nnna & Ba-ba

Naina and Papa's visit

According to Judah they are Nnna and Ba-ba until further notice.

He has been talking up a storm!

"Night night" "Bible" "Giraffe" "Keys"

Although, I think my all time favorite is "alright!" He has been saying that one at least a month now..it's such a big word and he says it perfectly!

During a meeting at church, we were discussing hobby lobby (it was actually only said once) but he picked up the word "hobby" and has now added that to his vocabulary. I don't think he knows what it means. I might have to teach him what exactly hobby lobby is... hehe

We very much enjoyed the visit.

The mission?

To spoil Judah rotten.

Mission accomplished.

He now throws himself on the floor when he doesn't get his way and does everything except say "If Naina and Papa were here!"

I'm sure he would if he could

We love you Naina and Papa... Mom and Dad