More Pictures

Hanging with Grandma

Hey Dad

catching a nap

Its bath time

There's nothing like grabbing your ear to help you relax!

Pictures of Cael

Hanging out with Dad

Laying on Mom's lap, eyes wide open

Cael's adorably chubby face

Cael and Dad hanging out

Cael and his stuffed monkey

Just looking at the puppy

Headed home

Fellow Co-workers visit us at the hospital

Cael dressed and ready to leave the hospital

Cael Michael McCann (4-8-08)

Well, the newest member of our family, Cael Michael McCann, finally arrived on 4-8-08. He weighed 8lbs 9oz and was 21.5in long and we feel so blessed to have a healthy and happy baby boy. He has also been a good sleeper...so far...and hardly makes a fuss, unless he is getting his bath. I think he gets a little cold! :) We left the hospital and returned to our apartment here in Lima yesterday and will be here until the end of the month. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

While We Are Waiting

Well we passed our due date yesterday (April Fools Day) and continue to wait on our little guy to arrive. However, while we are waiting, we continue to keep ourselves as busy as possible. Paul finished teaching his 4 week Crown Financial course in the FH office in Lima this past Monday. He has really enjoyed being able to share some of his knowledge of finances and budgeting with the other staff members.
Since we arrived in Peru, the value of the dollar and the value of the Nuevo Sol (Peruvian currency) have been moving in opposite directions, with the majority of the change having occurred since August, resulting in about a 15% drop in the value of our currency. OUCH! Many Peruvian workers people here, including until recently the FH staff, are paid in dollars. This has effectively resulted in pay cuts, including our staff. Therefore, God's timing was perfect in providing Paul with the opportunity to talk about budgeting and finances with the staff.
Another task we have been working on is finding a walker for Efrain, the 3 year old boy in Pucallpa. Someone donated the money for a walker and a pair of shoes for him. We looked for a store that carries child-size walkers but we were told that size doesn't exist! What we did find was a store that makes custom walkers and had a pediatric walker specially made to perfectly fit Efrain, which we will be taking back with us to Pucallpa when we go.
So, please keep us in your prayers and we will be sure to provide pictures of our new family member when he arrives.