She's here!

Susan has been here for a week. She, Garrett, and Silvia arrived about 7:45 Sunday on the plane from Houston. Silvia was very tired.

We had a great week together. Garrett didn't go to school Monday and Tuesday, so we stayed home most of the time. Carl came over Memorial Day for dinner. I had intended to cook the chicken outside, but the fire wouldn't stay lit, so I had to use the oven. We had barbecued chicken quarters, slaw, and rice. There were plenty of leftovers. Afterwards we went to Dreamland to see the jackrabbits. Susan had a fit about the car seat. She isn't used to sitting in one. However, we found out later the harness was too tight. When we loosened it, she was fine.

Wednesday we went to Don Phang and an Asian supermarket and Sams. Silvia wanted vitamins to take home. Susan made a big hit at Los Insurgentes. Lluvia was there with her children. Susan called Bentley "gugu" and he was a bit offended until Silvia said it meant brother. Then he was okay with it and squirted her with water. She loved it.

Thursday we had the chicken again, and Carl came. Susan really likes him. She ate most of his yogurt. The best thing was watching her use tongs to pick up the French fries. After she had watched some of us use them, she picked them up and did it herself. It was amazing in a child so young. She eats ramen noodles from a plate with chopsticks too.

Friday morning we had to make a visit to Dr. Shum to get Susan's checkup and innoculations--four of them! No wonder she cried. She is doing well and weighs about 26 lb. The nurse measured her at 35", but she isn't that tall. Dr. Shum said she should about double her present height and weight at 21.
We also made a quick trip to Sam's again. Silvia had intended that Susan would be asleep when she went to the airport. It didn't work that way, so we all went. Susan wasn't happy to say goodby, but was okay later.
The shots made her feel bad, so I gave her some Tylenol. She slept well and didn't wake until after 8, about 10 hours.

We had dinner at Chilis. Susan loved her fries, but wasn't too crazy about the chicken. It was breaded. I didn't much like it either. She did eat my rice sticks and carrots, Carl's bacon and burger, and Garrett's celery, so she had plenty to eat.
She has asked for her bottle today, at the right times, but has not taken the milk. She just used it to hold before sleeping. She slept all night in her bed. I moved it over next to me, so she could see me if she woke.

Today we took Susan to church. It was Pentecost Sunday. Garrett read the scripture in German, I read in French, Laura read English, Edgar, Spanish, and Cloyce, Italian. It was quite neat. Afterwards, Susan went to the nursery where they said she did very well.
Susan and I walked to the park (stroller) to play on the playground. I took a few short videos. I will add pictures to this narrative tomorrow. It is late.