Nathanael's point of view

Nathanael Josh James. After eight long months of waiting, at last we are permitted to post his picture and announce his name! With our long wait in mind, I've decided to present our WONDERFUL memory-making month of August, from Nathanael's point of view. Here is Nathanael with his family on the day when his membership in our family became official - August 14th, 2007, eight months (to the day) after his arrival in his new home.

On Nathanael's adoption day, he and his family travelled from Montreal to Grandma and Grandpa's house for their summer holiday with us. Here he is looking at a picture of himself with his Mommy and Daddy and big sister Michaela, and at the pictures of all his uncles, aunts and cousins. Nathanael, you are such a blessing to us all, and we are so thankful for you.

All the grandchildren together in one place for the very first time - Micah, Elizabeth, Michaela, Jamie (behind Kazan), and Nathanael (on his Daddy's back)! Oh yes, and one more (guess where) - Grandbaby #6!!! A walk in the woods at Grandma and Grandpa's house - we have dreamed of this moment for years!


Kazan absolutely LOVED being surrounded by so many little ones!


Nathanael and Jamie are only one month apart in age, and have just begun to discover the joy of giving kisses. I happened to be lucky enough to capture this special moment!

INTRODUCING!!!

At last I am able to introduce our precious little grandson to you! Nathanael joined Cara, Jonathan and Michaela's family just before Christmas. Nathanael is now 16 and a half months old. For the past eight months he has been a precious member of our family, and at last this week we were able to celebrate the legal recognition of his belonging to us. Welcome, Nathanael Josh James! We love you with all our hearts, and are so thankful to God for bringing you into our lives!!!

lessons in friendship

Treasuring the moments.
Sadly, this bosom friend of Kazan's puppyhood is no longer with us.
(see last entry)

Respecting boundaries.
Driving Micah home on Monday, we drew an imaginary line between the two "kids" in the backseat - Micah thought it was especially funny when Grandpa asked him which of Kazan's two ends he'd prefer to have in his face.

Being gentle with each other.
Kazan's newly-clipped nails added fresh wounds to the play-scars Ron regularly receives from their rough-and-tumble wrestling matches.

Asking for forgiveness.

Treasuring the moments.

rambunctious

Rambunctious: "marked by uncontrollable exuberance" ... If we were to choose just one adjective to describe Kazan, this would probably be it. Here he is at the predictable moment of his most intense rambunctiousness, approximately 5 minutes after emerging from his daily swim in the lake. Thank you Caitlin for helping me post this video. Let me know if it works? (With dial-up internet, I can't tell.)