I just wanted to give friends a personal update... (This is the lazy way to do this because then I do not have to write to everybody.) :-)
- Joshua - is doing really well with his modeling. I need to post some more photos, though I do not like some of the current photos because they are too artsy in my opionion. Why do they never smile on modeling photos? They always make the models pout and put on such a serious face. Also, Joshua is doing really well with his school work! I am so proud of him, but he knows that if he does not get good grades, then I won't permit him to be in New York modeling. He is enrolled in ABEKA Christian Academy. It is a great program.
- Amie - just got her report card - she is s straight "A" student! Also, she got accepted to San Diego High School's International Baccelorate Program. Additionally, she is doing so well in her basketball. She is 5'11" tall at age 13 and plays in the Boys 15-17 Basketball League because she is so good.
- Teddy - is such a joy. She is so helpful with everything around the house. She is such a blessing to have as a daughter. She works really hard in school and most recently won an academic award for her academic improvement. When I first adopted Teddy and Emmanuel from Liberia, both had been starved and thus it affected Teddy's congitive development. I am happy to say that she has caught up. Teddy speaks English and Spanish fluently now.
- Emmanuel - is so funny. He really is a mommy's boy. All the other kids tease him about that, poor kid! He is really doing well in school as well. Learning comes easy to him. He is now able to speak English, Spanish and he is learning Kreyol. He really has a talent for languages. He still has some food issues because he panics when he does not get food immediately when he feels hungry. He is getting better though. He is starting to say that he is full and won't continue eating. It has taken us 3 years to get to this point.
- Tamarah - is growing so fast! She no longer looks like a baby. She is getting tall and lean. She is headstrong and is doing well potty training one day and the next she refuses to go to the toilet and wants her diaper. She is bossy and tries to get her way. The funniest thing is when she knows that she has gotten into trouble, she goes and times herself out by sitting on the time out chair.
