Busy Boy

Damari has been a busy boy! We've enjoyed the weather being nicer and have spent some time outside. Last week we tried out one of Damari's Christmas toys, (thank you Papa and Gigi). We will put it out in the yard when it gets warmer, but we tried it out in the garage for now. Damari seemed to like it pretty well.


Damari has visited all of his fellow baby friends in the last few weeks. We don't have pictures of each visit, but he's enjoyed hanging out with Malikye, Molly and Rayna and Azaylee. Malikye is a few weeks older, Azaylee is a couple weeks younger and Rayna is 2 months younger than Damari. He's got lots of friends his age to play with! Last night we were at Aaron and Ashley's house visiting with them and Azaylee. Damari borrowed her high chair and ate some cereal at their house. Damari and Azaylee were so cute together. They just kept staring at each other. Here is a pic of them holding hands...we didn't do this, they did!


And finally, just a few more random pictures of our growing boy. He's so happy all the time!

Damari & Guitar

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Damari Eating

Today we introduced Damari to solid foods, we started with a little oatmeal. Hope you enjoy the video. I propped the camera up and my hand gets in the way some...sorry.

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Right after the video, Damari grabbed the spoon and tried to help me feed him.

4 months old and growing up fast

Even though my 4 month check up was a couple weeks ago, Mom wanted me to tell you my stats. I'm 14 lbs 7oz, (I've doubled my birth weight, which is right on track) and 24.25 inches long. Here are some recent pics, hope you enjoy!

A letter from Deborah

A good friend of ours recently traveled and served in Liberia. He spent some time at the orphanage and with Deborah! He brought back pictures of her and she is growing and maturing. He brought us a letter from her:

Dear Dad Josh and Mom Brooke,
Thank you for sending my things. I love you and miss you very much.
I play with Bro Seth and I like him.
Tell the baby hello for me.
Love
Deborah Jonah

Another bit of exciting news our friend Seth shared with us, is that Pastor Emmanuel is now calling Deborah, 'Deborah Jonah Robertson.' How exciting! We love this little girl so much and can't wait to hold her. Please continue to pray for a speedy and uncomplicated adoption process.

Past, Present, and Future

Looking back over 2009 it not only was a great year, but a big year for us! In January we found out we were going to be parents and were ecstatic. Josh was able to travel to and serve in Liberia in March and April of 2009 and meet the Jonah Family. We are still trying to find ways to serve those in Monrovia and at the orphanage. 2009 was the year that we found out about Deborah and the possibility to adopt her. August was the birth of our sweet son Damari and the next few months were spent adjusting to parenthood. December was when we got the great news that adoption was once again open in Liberia.


We celebrated New Year's last night with some of our close friends and family. We had our 4th annual New Year's Eve Party and it was a lot of fun. We didn't take as many pictures as normal, but here is one of our family right after midnight.

In 2008 we had no idea of all the blessings we would receive in 2009 and look forward to all the many things that will happen in 2010. We are most hopeful about continuing the adoption process and hopefully getting to bring another member into our house this year. Please continue to pray with us for a quick and easy adoption of process to bring Deborah to our home.