15 weeks!

Wow! We can't believe that we were united with Jailyn 15 short weeks ago. We keep forgetting that we haven't known her forever. I thought I would list some things about Jailyn so that y'all can learn more about our wonderful daughter!

Jailyn is walking and walking! She actually would rather walk then
be held.
The only thing that seems to stop Jailyn is when Cosmo's tail is a waggin'.

Jailyn is recovering well from her surgery. Most of the stitches are out
and her swelling has gone down.

She's using many sign language signs to communicate. Such as, more, eat, drink, milk, sit, shhh, mom, dad, cookie, cereal, fish (goldfish crackers), bye and more that I can't think of right now.

Jailyn is learning a few colors - so far she has red and blue.

Jailyn is also using more words... mama, up, out (usually directed to Cosmo when he is trying to get at Jailyn's food), red, ella (for elephant)

She is very loving and cuddley...

and also very stubborn and knows what she wants and when she wants it! Still the Princess!

Jailyn loves ice cream and anything sweet!
She also loves anything salty!

She loves to do puzzles and play ball (throwing, kicking, and rolling).

Thankfully, Jailyn loves to be on the go and is learning to sleep in her stroller.
She enjoyed her first soccer tournament this weekend! We were at the fields 11a.m. to 8p.m. on Saturday - she was a trooper! Of course it helps that we have so many wonderful friends who give her the attention she loves!

She is not sleeping well at night (reason why I am up typing this at 3:00a.m.) We think she is having a hard time with her night time breathing due to the new airways and lack of wholes in her mouth. She has to learn how to breath again.

Jailyn is now drinking whole milk and juice! We are glad to be done with formula and hot hot beverages! Perfect timing - don't know how she would have tolerated the hot milk in the heat of Texas!

She still loves karate! Loves practicing her kicks and punches. She loves to show off her Pledge of Allegiance salute and bows. Her jumping jacks and push-ups are always a big hit!

Jailyn has bonded really well with the family! She enjoys being with other kids but loves being with her big brothers and sister! And they are so proud of her its great!

Thank you for all of your prayers through out the process of bringing Jailyn home and getting to know her! We still cherish your prayers! Everyday is something new! Hope this has helped fill y'all in on what Jailyn is up too. I hope to add pictures this week! Still no digital camera so I need to get some film developed!