IAN

unlike jacob and isaac, it's not difficult to get ian to smile for the camera.

we took him to see a pediatrician this week and received great news. we were told that as long as we continue to give him a diet full of protein, vitamins & minerals, give him physical therapy, and lots of stimulation, he can grow up to be completely normal. he will probably be a little short due to the lack of nutrition during his first year and a half of life, but brain development goes up through age 7, so he should be just fine mentally. when we took him in for his immunizations last week, he weighed in at 13lbs, which is up 1lb from the last family who had him. we're hoping to see a few more added when we go in for another round next week.

from what we can see with our unprofessional eyes, he's doing wonderful. he's eating a ton - last night he had pureed beef stew. he can even pick up small chunks of food and put them in his mouth by himself. he's loves mangos and crackers, especially when they're all over his face. he finally enjoys bathtime, as long as the water is not too cold. we're taking small steps towards not crying everytime someone leaves the room. all in all, he is a very pleasant and happy little boy. please continue to pray for his health and development. we'll keep you posted!