We have been home with Colton for 3 weeks.  During those 3 weeks, Derek went right into full-time work and school.  I am also in the middle of coaching volleyball.  And we moved to a new home!  We have had a lot going on! :)

In his first weeks home Colton has been sleeping through the night, crawling on all fours, pulling up to his feet on furniture, transitioned to table food, and experienced an innumerable other little firsts.  Here are some highlights from our first week or so home:

We loved receiving this "welcome home" banner in the mail from our Montana family!

His first time eating in his high chair

Waiting at the children's hospital to get lab work done. This was a traumatic experience of me holding him while the nurse drew four vials of blood. :( After seeing the results, the pediatrician said, "This is the healthiest child from Africa I have ever seen!" :)

Ready for his first Sunday at church! Our pastor announced our homecoming during the service and we stood up so everyone could see Colton. It was a special moment to have everyone clap and praise the Lord for our beautiful gift! :)

His first Sunday was Labor Day weekend, so we had one church service followed by a "Dinner on the Grounds" potluck

Playing with our friends, Caleb and Rebekah, at Dinner on the Grounds

We did the Mayor's Hometown Hike and Bike again this year on Labor Day.

Derek did the bike while I did the hike with my friends, Michelle and Rebekah. It was windy and cold that day! :(

Colton has been to Target many times now. This was his first trip!

Our friends' daughter, Abigail, turned one and we all went to her party!

Abigail is only about one month older than Colton!

His first trip to Costco. We love Costco! Colton has already been there several times, too. :)

Gotta have a random cute pic, too! :)