Anyway, we had a good time with them. Punk is hopelessly devoted to Matthew who was a great uncle the whole time. Punk would only get out of the van on Uncle Matt's side, only really wanted to hold Matt's hand in parking lots (except when he also held mine for swinging), and thought Matt was the best playmate ever. Punk liked Grandpa Ken too, but at one point forgot his name and called him, "That man!" We all cracked up and Punk, of course, didn't know what was so funny!

I do have good news on the African front, but it involves neither Oprah nor Pence. First, Pea stands now without holding on to anything and can take a step before falling down! I have another new picture of her--standing! If only gaining 2 pounds did me such a world of good!!!The other good news from Africa is that the system to issue passports has been revised again (I think this is version 8.0, but I've lost count!) and they should only take a month to issue now! Then, about 4 weeks til travel (pre-interview at the Visa office). Wahoo! Pea's adoption should be finalized in May or June, passport issued in June or July and we'll be cleared to travel in July or August! We're thinking at this point that Aaron and I will both go for her and to visit Pence, but we're still undecided about how to get Pence home (have Patty escort him, I go by myself, A goes by himself, we both go)--it all depends on how Punk and Pea are adjusting and how Pea is bonding/attaching to each of us.

Here's that pic of my pretty standing all by herself!

And here are a few pretty pictures of my niece, C.

Punky looking cute.

The three cousins--Punk, Z, and C

Me amd Z