Emily Turns 8

Emily turned one while we were in Russia to adopt her, during our waiting period where we got to visit her every day. On her birthday we got to bring yogurt to feed her. We went out that night to celebrate with our agent, interpreter, and driver.
When we came home, we celebrated with a cake that my parents bought and had ready when we arrived. We let her blow out the candle, but on doctors advice we did not give her any cake. She had very limited food sources in Russia and we had to slowly introduce new things. We didn't want her to get a taste for sweets and refuse to eat the healthier food her body really needed. It was a strange way to celebrate.

Today she turns 8. She likes a variety of treats these days, but generally prefers fruity candy like Skittles, or cookies, more than cake. We made Fruity Peebles Treats (like Rice Krispie Treats, but better) for her birthday party, and are having Golden Oreo Cakesters today.

As always, we say extra special prayers for Emily's birth mother today.