A Few Weeks of Firsts

Jaden's first look in the mirror. He really smiles when he sees himself.

Playing with his first Pooh bear...a must for every child.

I thought this was going to be his first "roll over," but he tricked me.

Jaden found sucking on his arm was pretty tasty.

Hanging out with Baba on a hot afternoon in Kipkaren.

Showing off his "six pack!"

Big brother, Rhema, proudly carrying Jaden for the first time in the carrier. He did such a good job that Jaden fell fast asleep!

Peter and Wendy Twycross (the newlyweds) came for a visit to celebrate their marriage with all of us in Kipkaren.

Jaden's first wedding reception. He slept through most of it!

Big bro, Solomon, helps Mama carry the diaper bag around.

Meeting new friends at the wedding reception. This is Christine, the wife of Hudson (ELI's accountant).

A surprise visitor, Lydia (daughter of Yakobo, director of ELI Tanzania). She used to stay with David's family in 1997. She was so excited to meet the newest member of the Tarus family.

Solomon decided to wear his suit to church. I just had to take a picture as he looks so handsome.

Jaden is "a mover and a shaker" these days. When I left the room to take Solomon's picture, Jaden was laying on the changing pad. This is where he had moved to when I returned. I quickly realized I must be more careful these days as he doesn't just lay still anymore! Yikes!

Our adorable Jaden just keeps getting more adorable!

Hi Mama! See, I'm getting stronger!

Yeah, aren't you so proud of me?!!!

Jaden's first wound. It is from his first immunization (for TB, tuberculosis) when he was 2 weeks old. It will end up leaving a scar, which is normal. Everyone here has the same scar on their left arm, which proves they have been immunized for TB.

His first bandaid!

Mama's favorite onesie that says, "daddy is my hero!" I am excited that Jaden will grow to learn that he has an incredible Baba to be his hero.


Jaden's many facial expressions...so cute.

Baba came home the other day with Jaden's first official document, his Kenyan birth certificate. Of course, Mama had to take a picture right away! We're excited because this is the document we needed to start the paperwork for his passport. We'll be making a trip to the U.S. embassy in Nairobi in the next few months to begin the process.