Hermanos

I think Angie was probably hoping and praying for a sibling even before she thought about getting new parents. Now that she has both, she's almost grateful for the bad things that happened in her past, because they brought her to where she is now. With wisdom beyond her years she recognizes that without the traumatic beginning to her life she never would have experienced this fresh start and this loving, although far from perfect, family.

On Facebook, pictures of Angie and her new baby brother are some of the most popular of my posts. In honor of her birthday month, I thought I'd share a collection of photos of the dynamic duo here for those who aren't on Facebook, and for those of you who just can't get enough.

Although, the novelty has probably started to wear off, and Zy's fussy days can get on Angie's nerves, these two are certainly going to be a pair to be reckoned with. She will entertain him endlessly and dote on him for years to come. He will adore his big sister possibly more than anyone else, and as he outgrows her sooner than we can imagine, he will likely defend and protect her with everything in him.

Long before she met him, she loved him.

Less than 5 hours after he was born her arms and heart were full.

On his second day of life, they were already hard to separate.

Zy quickly showed that he will be a talker like his big Sis.

At two weeks old Isaiah had no idea what kind of fun is in store for him with this girl.

Reading him his first Spanish book, "Huevos Verdes con Jamon."

Angie may not have gotten the sister she'd hoped for, but even little boys need manicures.

She is an excellent helper, better than I am at getting him to nap.

I asked Angie to go help her brother fall asleep, looks like he did the same for her. 

Getting some Vitamin D together.

Teaching the little guy to make cookies. Look out world, the blind leading the blind here.

 Angie assured him that she was pretty nervous on her first flight too, but everything went just fine.

She has big plans for his fashion sense, just because he's a boy doesn't mean he can't have style!

She may not be able to hold him in her arms much longer, but Angie will forever have a sweet spot in her heart for her baby brother.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights," -James 1:17