Wow!! 6 weeks old!!

Well, I can't believe how quickly time passes! Seneca is six weeks old! She is growing SO fast! She eats about 4 ounces every 3 hours and sometimes 5 ounces. She is very long and lean!! :) I absolutely adore her! She makes eye contact, and is starting to babble and smile!! Oh, so breath-taking! This has been such a wonderful experience seeing her grow each and every day. The only unfortunate part of this is it has been hard not seeing Matt! As you may or may not know, Matt is studying for his MBA up at BYU. (I am so proud of him for making this tough decision). So, it's been about 3 weeks since we've all seen each other! We are still not able to move to Utah yet, but hope it will be soon. Our social worker did receive word from the tribe that they will approve this adoption. Our social worker received legal documents from the tribe and our attorney from LDS Family Services is working on getting this all processed. Please keep us as well as the birth mother in your prayers!! As for Matt he is really enjoying school. He is ALWAYS studying. It's a huge load but loves all the material he is learning. He is in Atlanta for the next couple of days to hopefully land an internship for next summer. He thinks he would like to focus on Finance with an emphasis in strategy. I'm not sure exactly what that is, but will learn as we go through this process. He has expressed an interest in interning with Johnson & Johnson and some other business in Chicago...I can't remember the name. Anyway, he thinks...not for sure....he would like to stay in the health care field applying his professional skills as well as all that he his learning from his formal education. I am just excited for this opportunity for Matt! I know he wants so badly to find something he loves and enjoys....I know this is getting him there! Again, I am proud of him and can't believe how much time and effort he is putting into this! I miss you babe! Here are some more fun pictures of Seneca. Before viewing them, I must apologize in advance...while staying in Utah a few weeks back I totally messed up by not taking pictures of Seneca being held by Papa, Granmama, Rob and Jenese. So, I apologize. I will be there this weekend and will be sure to capture this memory along with others. As you can see below, many people LOVE Seneca! Here are those who have had the chance to meet her. Again, this is not everyone. I will do better at taking pictures!! :~ My family got together on the 8th to celebrate my older brother's birthday. He passed away 13 years ago from a heart condition and we've tried to keep his memory alive each and every day since! We love and miss our Jason! He would have been 38 today! Happy Birthday Jay! As a (limited number of our) family (missing Matt, Toni, Dad and Patrice)...we went to Crystal Cove state beach and tried to eat at the Beachcomber. After waiting an hour and pigging out on appetizers we decided to hit Taco Bell. (A hang out us siblings spent time at throughout our high school years!) It was fun!

Andre's version of the sling. (Just put it around your neck?) Figo's protecting Seneca! Pega Joon, Figo and Seni! I went to visit the Meilings on Thursday and was happy to see Debbie and Aunt Mary! Debbie you rock! She loves you!! Debbie was able to get Seni to fall asleep! Seni playing with a mobile I rigged up with a hanger and Velcro toys! Seni wearing a cute outfit Papie and Grandma Patrice purchased in France! What a proud grandma...She FINALLY has a grandchild! :) Aunt Danielle flew in from Germany to greet her new little niece! Grandpa Ray enjoying his time with her! Mom and Seni! Uncle Jeff came to visit Aunt Mesia...NOT....he came to meet his new niece, Seni! Papie and Seni! Seni's protectors--Reggie and Cloe