Our beautiful baby girl

Aliyah Danielle Vanderhorst

7/31/12

5:45 p.m.

8lb. 6oz. 

21 inches

They say she looks like my baby pics....

One very proud Daddy!

Such a sweet baby.  So very content and alert. 

Lots of dark hair! 

The wetlands

A trip out to the wetlands to show Mom and Dad a beautiful piece of Taiwan and to get out of the city for a while.  We drove a little under an hour to the western coast. 

The wetland grass had recently undergone some grooming....

Dad went barefoot.  We were shocked. 

Walking on water...

Siah is going to miss his seat. 

Our family. 

What do you mean I walk like a duck? 

He needs longer arms....

Siah didn't want to walk.  At all. 

"So you see, son, walking on water isn't that difficult...." 

Rice field. 

Keep dreaming, kid.  Anyone who insists on being carried will NOT be driving home. 

Nesting....

As we wait eagerly for the appearance of our new little one, Mama had to find something to keep her occupied!  Fortunately, Grandma brought Siah some fun decor for his room.  We made the huge leap of getting him into a 'big boy bed' and he has settled in quite nicely! 

Mama...there are amnamuls on my wall. 

This one is the munkey. 

Animals every where! 

Siah's new room. 

Happy boy! 

Happy Birthday, Ariel

This is Ariel.  She's beautiful. It was her birthday.  

She didn't tell me what she was wishing for...

But I hope it comes true. 

Pineapple Upside Down Cake!!

Louis, Ariel, and Ellie.  God's gift to our family. 

Esther, Ariel, and Mei Mei. 

Marine talk....

Summertime...here's how we stay cool

Boyz in da hood?  

Loves to swim!!

Our pool is on the second floor between the two buildings. 

The two buildings....

Loves watching the people....

We can now survive the heat...

There are some things that just make life easier. 

Can openers, swimming pools, air conditioners......

We're grateful to be renting when both air conditioners need replacing....

This is why men die first.... we're on the 16th story...

Is someone hanging onto him? 

The new artwork we purchased for Siah's room.  We call it City Escape. 

Not for the faint of heart...

Might as well clean the windows while they are out!!