Ana's First Haircut

Ana's hair was beginning to get a little out of control. Mark and I decided it was time for her to get a haircut. We weren't sure how she would do but we decided to go for it! When we arrived at the salon the first question that the woman asked was, "Wiggles, Barney, or Dora?" Of course, without a doubt it had to be Dora. So we got Ana in her little seat and put Dora in the DVD. We never heard a peep or saw a look of fear on Ana's face. Thank God for Dora The Explorer! Ana let the woman cut, blow dry and style her hair. It took maybe 5 minutes total! Enjoy the pictures.

I'll Miss You Grandpap..

Ana lost her grandpap last week. Vince was one of the most loving, caring, and giving people I had ever met. I remember when Mark and I told him that we were adopting a baby from Guatemala. I could tell that there were tears on the other end of the line and he kept telling me how proud he was of us. As we got pictures of Ana each month, Vince made a special "plastic bag" photo case. He took it to all of his stores when he saw his customers. He was always telling us how he was showing off his new granddaughter. In the words of Vince, "I've got nine grandchildren, even though she isn't here yet, she is still one of ours!"
This past Christmas, I could tell he was slowing down a bit. He was still in good spirits but growing tired. As I said goodbye to him on Christmas day, Vince told me that he was waiting for Ana! I just knew he would get to see her. When we arrived home from Guatemala in February, Vince came along with the rest of the family to Cincinnati. He got to see his ninth grandchild!
Mark and I are so happy that he got to see Ana and experience our journey of adoption.

WE LOVE YOU VINCE!