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This is from Matea's first stroller ride.

First of all, I have to say that I am SO THANKFUL for digital cameras. Kids move so fast that it is impossible to get a good picture! We have yet to consistently be able to capture a smile on Matea's face. :)

Things are going pretty good for us. We have had a few really rough afternoons, but overall the transition home has been much easier than we anticipated. It was really nice to have each set of grandparents around for a few days.

We are introducing more and more foods to Matea and she really seems to love her vegetables. I'll have to try to get a photo of the face she makes when we feed her unsweetened applesauce - it is hilarious! We think we're going to have to more to more textured foods really soon, and finger foods are definitely on the horizon. She is very interested in how we eat and she will grab the spoon and try to put it in her mouth.

We had our first week at church today - Matea is a blabbermouth and would not be quiet so Aaron had to take her out for most of the service. She'll be hitting the nursery before too long. I guess the girl just has a lot to say! She has gotten more and more vocal every day and today was the first time we heard her laugh with her voice, not just the funny grunting laugh that we've heard thus far. That has been fun.

We also think she may be getting teeth soon. She is constantly drooling and gnaws on things and rubs whatever she can get on her gums. We'll see.

Anyway, that's the latest update for now. I hope you enjoy the pictures - we've been having fun trying different things out with the camera. I'll get some photos up soon if Matea with other people. :)