Just us - there’s a little of the before, but mostly it’s the after...

Hearing evaluation

Addie had her six-month hearing evaluation today and all went well except the tube in her left ear appears to be blocked...we see Dr. Dudgeon first thing Wednesday morning to check. This however, did not hinder her evaluation because she passed with flying colors! The audiologist said that Addie participated remarkably well for her age. We have to go back in six months for a re-check and will have to continue to go back every six months until at least age three.

Baby Owen's Baptism

We had the honor of attending Baby Owen's Baptism today. Addie couldn't understand why she had to wear a dress...no fair!

Tooth number two

Addie slept until almost 10:00 this morning...for a good reason; when she woke up she had tooth number two! This tooth didn't give her any problems, just popped right on in!

Six-Month check-up

We saw Dr. Dudgeon today for Addie's six-month check-up. Dr. Dudgeon was very happy with Addie's development and he hopes she continues to surprise everyone. Today was the most routine visit that we have had - all went as well as I could have hoped and Addie is now 26 ½ inches long and weighs 15 pounds 10 ½ ounces! She cried during all four of her vaccinations but was "all better" as soon as I picked her up. Dr. Dudgeon told us that if Addie starts showing any signs of delay to bring her back in six weeks; otherwise we're all clear until her nine-month check-up! I told him I didn't plan on seeing him again for three months...

Addie's first tooth!

When I picked Addie up from daycare today, Ms. Catherine said that Addie insisted on being held all day. My first thought was that the mean tooth that has been wreaking havoc for weeks was trying to come in. When we got in the car, I checked and thought I felt it. After we got home, while Addie was in the bath, I managed to distract her long enough to look and there it is...Addie's first tooth! :)

Independence Day - A day of "first"

There was no better day than today to have a few "first" moments...

We took Addie to the park for the first time. Julien was ecstatic to be the very first person to push Addie on the "big girl swing"!

Addie also tried out her baby swimming pool for the first time...she was as happy as she could be! Now Julien wants to know WHEN he can take her to the "big" pool!

Addie tasted vanilla ice cream for the first time...Mmmm Blue Bell!

Addie also got her first taste of homemade sweet potatoes...

All on Addie's first 4th of July!

Happy Six-Months Addie!

ADDIE HAS MET HER SIX-MONTH MILESTONES!

Addie turns toward sounds and voices, she imitates sounds, rolls over in both directions (with minimal assistance), eats from a spoon (she’s even interested in a sippy cup), sits without support, brings objects to her mouth (she managed to get a toe in her mouth yesterday) and she is diligently working on transferring objects from one hand to the other! This is a true miracle. She is doing all the things the doctors told me she never would!

I thank God each day for my children; I feel I am truly blessed. Thank you all for your prayers. Please continue to pray for Addie, I could not ask for anything more. Your prayers mean the world to me and I am so thankful for you all.