Melissa

We've had a really fun week with Melissa! On Monday Julie and I took Melissa shopping and to register her at Target. We couldn't wait to see what she thought of our America malls and also what kind of clothes she would try on. We found out that her love for pink includes clothing and her taste is definitely girly and dressy. She did throw us a couple of surprises every now and then and pick out something completely different. Like the belt she wanted was a black one with silver spikes on it. Or this sweater that had a fur hood on it. The things Julie bought her are SO cute on her.

We have had lots of laughs making our way through the little Spanish I know and the stuff Julie knows. Melisa smiles or laughs at us trying, but then we make her say the English word. The other day when they dropped me off at my house, I gave her a hug she told me she loved me in English! It melted my heart.

Yesterday was her first Doctor's appointment. Thankfully the family doctor speaks Spanish so she was able to communicate and find out what she needed to know. Melissa did great, even with the shots and blood drawn that had to be done. We had a hilarous time when we were waiting for the doctor and we were trying to translate the stuff that was going to happen.

Last night she actually watched America's Next Top Model with Julie and me. We aren't sure how much she understands, but we think she understands more than people realize.

On to my other niece - Madison. She is adapting okay. Chad said she is acting out more than she ever has, but I guess that is to be expected since she was an only child and that is all she knows. I think it's cute how she is trying to boss Melissa around. Julie has tried to explain to Melissa that she is the boss and Madison needs to obey Melissa. :) I don't think Madison got that memo.

When the family arrived at the church with Melissa, Madison saw all her little friends outside in the backyard and when she ran out to them with her arms opened wide yelling "my friends" the kids all came running towards her, but then went right around her realizing Melissa must be here. It was pretty funny. Someone yelled out "Someone give Madison a hug!", so little Parker gave her a hug.