Hi Missy,

This morning I got to visit with Simon (Serosha) while he was outside. Honestly, my first impression is this little boy is so tiny and seems so sad--- but he very quickly warmed up to me--- and touched my heart. He is one precious boy, and he will quickly win your heart like he did mine-- if he hasn't already. He is very tiny-- much smaller than Dennis-- I would guess around 17 pounds. He has very fair skin with almost white eyelashes. He did have a runny nose, but the caretakers said he rarely gets sick. He let me pick him up, and kept mumbling something like "buh, buh, buh, buh," continually. When I tried to tickle his tummy to get him to smile he trembled slightly, like he was afraid. After I continually held him and rubbed his back and talked sweetly to him, he stopped the trembling when I went to tickle him again and he showed me the biggest smile! It is a gorgeous smile----- and soon after he was leaning his head against my head--- and before long I had that little turkey laughing! The caretakers showed me that he could walk holding just one of our hands--- it is just too cute. I took some pictures of him--- and even got a video (although I am not sure we can download it until we are back home.) He is one month shy of being five--- so hopefully you will be here to celebrate his birthday. I'll pray for that. Attached is a picture of him-- I will probably email you one more. He does have a skin tag by his right ear-- but I think it is cute. :)

Blessings,

Christine