My Little Sister...

In a little less than one month, we will celebrate Lydia Mei's second birthday and her United States Day. These past eleven months have been hard living with a new addition and even as we approach the terrible two's (or terrible one-and-a-half's), I have learned that love comes in all shapes and sizes. It is amazing to me that I can love her as much as I do. Right now, she is calling for Mom and crying in a corner wanting nothing to do with me as I babysit her. She has been sick lately, just like she was when she came home. I often wonder just how much she remembers, but the only thing we can do is pray and have patience with our lovely little girl. She may be up all night and be a little naughty but she is ours and we love her. I thank God every day for His gift, His child, that He has given us.

Elizabeth

Lydia Mei when I came home from school today, she got ahold of a pen.

Something new Lydia Mei has learned...

To the tune of Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba!

Miss Mommy!

Drying the dishes!


Notice the bundled up baby!

Walking......see it for yourself.....always without pants!!!

This past week...

has been really busy, even to Lenning standards! Jacob turned sixteen on Sunday and got his driver's license on Tuesday! He drove himself and Elizabeth to exams this week (in the minivan with the carseat)! Lydia Mei has a new mode of transportation, too, her legs! Yes, you heard right, she can walk! She seems to like walking best without pants...

A Visit to Friends!

Elizabeth, Lydia Mei, and I had the priviledge of visiting with Harper and her family this week. Lydia Mei and Harper were "instant" buddies....almost as if they remembered each other from our 2 weeks in China together. We all had a good time remembering our China experiences and reflecting on the adoption of our Jiangxi beauties. And how fun it was for Elizabeth to meet Mike, Kim, Chandler, Sydney, and Harper!