6 months...really?

G had her half birthday on Monday.  She had a week full of activities to celebrate.  Doctors appointment on Tuesday, Children's Therapy on Wednesday and pictures on Thursday.  So this little one is truly a little one.  She is 10lbs 1oz and 24 1/2 inches tall.  They always measure her at her gestational age which is 4 months.  And she is under the 3% on weight and about 10% in height.  Her appointment with Children's Therapy was set up when she left the NICU.  At 4 months they wanted to check her development to she if she is acting like a typical 4 month old.  They tested her motor skills, communication skills and eating skills.  I knew she was fine with communication, because she loves to talk.  She is always making cute noises.  But they are worried about her weight and motor skills.  So we have been put on a new feeding regiment to help her gain some weight and she will be having weekly physical therapy to help her get better at using her muscles properly. I knew she was behind in both. I am so glad that I can get some extra help with these things.  The appointment was very informative and I am looking forward to see how they help.  

Despite all of that she is such a happy baby.  She has the cutest smile and laugh.  Her favorite person is her Dad. She just lights up whenever she sees him. It melts my heart.  T loves giving her hugs and kisses.  We all love that little girl.  Happy Half Birthday G!!!!

 

She got to try some yummy rice cereal on her birthday.  She doesn't quite know what to do with.  We are working on keeping some of it in her mouth.

Things that matter most

Summer brings many opportunities to spend time with people that matter the most.  Just last week we had a chance to go see Thomas the Train with T's cousin and Aunt. The weather was beautiful.  T really enjoyed all the trains.

It wasn't the best time of day for either of them.  And they both kind of lost it at the same time.  So we quickly said good-bye to Thomas and took naps on the car ride home.

We also spend the day at the beach with Grandma and Grandpa. T and G took their first ferry ride.

 He just loves to throw the rocks in the water.

What a perfect day to ride the ferry!

G did not like the wind.

Took the ferry for this....ice cream!

  Another day and more memories made.  Thank the Lord for these blessings!

Losing a friend....

Adam Hanson 11/7/80-7/1/10

It is an eye opening experience when you lose someone, but it hits even harder when it is some one so close.  D lost his very close friend last week.  It was very unexpected.  It has been a difficult week for him.  Our hearts go out to his beautiful wife and family. I pray that they can find peace through this awful situation. It is eye opening to me on how quickly your world can change.  We have to appreciate everyday we have and the love ones we share them with.  It has made a change in me that I hope will last.  Trying to let go of the little things that get me down and hold on tight to the things that matter the most. We will miss you Adam.