The Missing Year of Julia....

Little Miss Julia came to our family in March of 2010....and our family just hasn't been the same since. Julia has the most beautiful blue eyes, and they have been wide open ever since the day she came home. Her full name is Julia Anne, but is often called Ju-wah because that's what is best pronounced by Sophia and Richie and our bestie playmate Caroline. Ju-wah also stuck, because that is what Julia calls herself! She often cruises around the house just sing-songing her name. Sometimes Julia's chant of her name reminds me of the Siamangs' chant at the zoo. She starts off loud and slow, "Ju-wah, Ju-wah, Ju-wah" and then gets louder and faster. "Ju-wah, Ju-wah, Ju-wah"! It's the best noise I've ever heard!

Julia also has the best disposition, eats like a grown man, sleeps well, and smiles....ALOT! We love her and are sooo blessed that she picked to come to our family.

Its a girl!! The OR team had a blast making wagers about whether we were having a boy or a girl. This is our first look at Julia Anne, 7lbs 14oz, born at 8am sharp!

I loved her instantly!

She really hates the bow....

Wyley, Zane and Sophia meet Julia for the first time.

Zane and Julia

Sophia and her baby!

Lily and Julia, with Uncle Matt, on the day of their blessing. No, she's not in a coma, just a busy day is all!

She eventually likes the bow...when she's asleep.

Julia's first road trip at 1 month...we did "the mall" with our Hill/Hoffman/Posey friends!

Lion roar? Nah, just a sleepy baby!

Ju-wah brings out the moosh in even the toughest of kids....

Julia at 2 months old, and so super sweet!


Wyley instantly took to Julia and has been her #1 fan....and mommy's #1 helper!!

Mommy & Julia

Hug Me???? OK!

Julia and Lily

Julia and Uncle Will June 2010

This is how Julia does Golf Tournaments....3months old

So cute!

Daddy and Julia at family pictures in Pennsylvania.

Camping 4month old style....

5months old


This is why we always called her "Big Eyes"....and Zane called her "Code Name, Big Eyes"

I couldn't resist...she will one day hate me, but just look at those cheeks!!

I love it!

Julia, 6months, with a just married Uncle Matt.

Princess Peach, Mario, Luigi and.......TOAD!!

We might be a little obsessed with the game...

All those training sessions Julia sat through in utero have inspired her
Check out that plank!!!

All the Greene Grandkids, at Massanutten....Julia 7months.

At Petco Field, San Diego

Julia and Mommy at the Bradford's for Thanksgiving Dinner!

8month old Ju-wah with her new buddy Benjamin Lewis.

The favorite Christmas toy for 9month old Julia.

Julia LOVES her blankie!!!

Yes, that a fruit loop on her 10month old noggin!

"Uhhh. What do you mean, I'm not the baby?"

11months old

All 5 kiddos....Julia still the center of attention!

I LOVE THE CAMERA!!!!! and my granddaddy....

I can walk, I can climb....check me out!!!

1st Birthday Cupcakes for Julia!!!

Some 1st Birthday mess!!!

Julia and daddy.....and his sunglasses, she finally got them!!!

Ju-wah and her new towel....

OOOO those eyes!!!

Julia, 13months, at Easter....with Zane and Sophia!

Julia, 14months old, was being pushed around in a box by Zane. Kids took a quick timeout to pose for me. All I had to say was, "Guys! Let me get your picture!"