First week at home with Hope

Posing for a picture

Having snacks together

Hanging out in the bathroom either washing hands or brushing teeth (two favorite things to do)

Strolling her dolls around the house with her purple purse

First night out to eat with family for Father's Day

We have all had a wonderful first week home with Hope Anjali. Her personality has come out more and more each day as she becomes comfortable, well fed, and well rested. We've discovered she really likes "girly" things (jewelry, dolls, clothes, shoes, tea parties, dressing up, etc.), taking baths now, eating cake, feeding the dogs biscuits, singing, and coloring. We are all enjoying watching her try new things for the first time too. West has been a great big brother and has shown us lots of patience with a little girl. The only thing he doesn't like is bed time b/c she doesn't like it either and that's when the tears come. She sleeps well though and always wakes up happy in the morning. Her personality is really funny when she warms up to people. We can tell she was well taken care of by her foster family. She also understands English very well and will say anything we ask her to, if she is in the mood. She has a soft voice with an Indian accent that is way too cute. ( I wonder how long that will last with our accents.) Ha!

Thanks again for all of your emails, phone calls, and notes. The transition is going well so far. We are all enjoying adjusting to a family of four. We celebrated her birthday yesterday and thanked God for allowing us to have her home by the age of 3. I'll post pics from the celebration later for yall to see.