Lukah is a growing girl!

It's true! She's already 9 1/2 pounds and filling out all over. She's definitely giving my arms a workout as she likes to be held and snuggled a lot. And you've got to hold her tight because she can kick off with the spring of a jack rabbit!


She has discovered her hands and very soon her feet. She's got a good grip when she finds your finger or hair. She's getting good at sucking her fingers or thumb and drooling quite a bit too!


With her eyes she follows objects and faces closely, studying them with the intensity that only an infant, seeing this all for the first time, can reflect. Her favorite objects to look at are her "om" bear and blessing beads hanging above the changing table. She recognizes mama and papa, greeting us with adorable smiles.


She's even been in her first tribal bellydance costume! She is sure going to enjoy playing dress-up with mama! Her voice is starting to take on its own sound, whether it's big yell when she is yawning or sweet little murmers to her bear, coos while she's giggling and smiling or sounding out words like "hi" and "obama" (just making sure you're still paying attention!)


What a dream come true she is for us. We have been transformed by her grace. Children are blessings and come into our lives as our teachers. Please pay close attention to the children around you, for they are messengers from heaven!