No pictures to post today (to tired)...but I will say it was our best day yet!! Praise God!! We made it through the day without a major tantrum from Caroline (kicking, hitting, spitting, throwing things, cussing-she has picked up some "barnyard" language from the adoption house-it's the only time I'm glad my espanol is not very good)! In fact, she for most of the day preferred being with her Papa! This was huge for me, as I have been struggling with not giving Isabel and Silas enough time...I could do that today! A gift! And John was able to prove himself trustworthy to his little nina! It still comes and goes with him (like he could help her with her bath, but, not kiss her goodnight). But, she has come so far. I am so proud of how brave she is! I'd have a temper too, if I had to endure what that precious one has endured!

Marta continued to push herself today. We have given up trying solid foods (except things like pancakes, french toast, and brownies-the little one has a sweet tooth), and went back to the basics with her...soft baby foods/baby rice. It is working...she may have to see a food therapist when we get home. She is precious. It will be difficult to see how delayed she because she is progressing each day. We are really working hard at getting her to babble...she giggles and grunts, but, does not babble at all. The kids can not get enough of her, all 3 of them, and either can we. Her sweetness has captured all of us!

I've had a few questions via email....wanted to answer them. We are not the only ones at the hotel. There is a family from Spain and Italy. They both have Sentencia and will be leaving next week. We really enjoy the Italian family! We will be the only ones at the hotel through the court shut down (Dec. 17th-January 8). Several of the staff is on vacation, too. So, the owner of the Hotel has graciously offered us her "vacation house" about 3 hour taxi ride up in the mountains where it will be extremely warm, has a pool, and a maid. We will be going there on Christmas Day -the 30th. It will be a nice change of pace for a few days. And yes, yes, yes...Caroline sleeps through the night, Marta wakes up periodically, but, nothing unusual for a little one...no night terrors, no endless screaming...we both are very surprised by this. They are great sleepers...the owner of the hotel tells us it's because they feel safe and secure with us! It seems to be that way! (knock on wood...) How's my Spanish?! Well, let's see...it's improving...it probably sounds like this to the girls "Yes, potatoes good!" or "Please listen mom!" They know exactly what I mean...John is much more clearer than myself! I get by...most challenging during a tantrum...but, if we have another, I think I'm going to let John take it! I have to say the computer is my life savor when I am stuck...and so is big sis, Isabel!

Another victory today...Caroline finally rode in the stroller! Woo Hoo! We can walk a little further, which has been good for Isabel and Silas to see more of their birth land, too!

Tomorrow we are planning on taking Isabel R.'s car out of the city! She said John passed the test! Please keep Silas in your prayers. He is quite sick tonight with a high fever and bad head ache. We think the high altitude is bothering him a little bit! That' s it for now...we'll post pics of our wild driving adventure this weekend!

Your prayers have meant everthing to us! I said to John at breakfast, "I have never felt so peaceful with life, even though it has never been harder!" He said, "I know!" Love to you all!