Emi went to her friend Ellie's birthday party on Saturday. It was a polka dot party, so everyone dressed in polka dots and all of the food was round. It was a great little party. Ellie turned 5 years old. When she was just days old, she was abandoned by the side of the road in a plastic bag. My friend, Julie (the Julie who came up with the idea of helping the women here sew purses for income) adopted Ellie when she was just a few weeks old, and now she is five. It amazes me how our God can redeem terrible circumstances in our lives. Little Ellie's life will forever be changed by God's redemptive power at work in Julie.

I attached a picture of Emi with Ellie as well as a few more cute pictures of little baby Emi. She is growing like a little weed. She weighs 12 ½ lbs. now, and her first little tooth is starting to come through. When Emi smiles, it lights up the room, and her mommy and daddy's hearts. Emi and her mommy are enjoying hanging out together, and hosting teams that come through our home. Enjoy the new pictures.

Love,

Jodi & baby Emi