Home 6 months!

Well it's certainly time for another update!  We have been home 6 months with little Abha.  We've had lots of excellent adjustment and attachment milestones met already and this little girl is quite solidly adjusted!  She even is still affectionate and I think actually likes our family.  Yes, since early on she's looked to her mom and dad for info and has preferred to stick with us in a new situation.  But she's actually talking about liking this family (though inconsistently) so that's nice!
Her doctor appointments have been moving along and as probably many of you heard, her diagnosis from India was incorrect.  Her left eye does not have a vascular tumor, instead it is an encephalocele. She has a hole in her skull/ eye socket area and part of her brain is pushing her eye outwards.  So she's getting brain surgery in a few weeks to correct it.  It's been quite a summer with that news.
Gianna is doing very very well and had an amazing summer!  She's actually enjoying her 4th grade though it's obvious it's a challenging year.  She rises to the challenge!
The boys are having a good time and learning and growing as well.  All in all, a great summer in the bag!

Catching fireflies

Happy girl swimming!

Abha has grown 3 inches and 10 pounds in these 6 months!!!

Waiting for the cuckoo clock in Sugarcreek

awwwwwww

Look at Gianna taking a risk and climbing a tree!  She also tried rollerblading, hanging upside down on the monkey bars, and jumping off the diving board!

Having a fun day at the zoo

Happy 5th birthday Abha!  Barbie cake!

Excited about her birthday!