This Week's Happenings

Olivia came home with her face painted after church Wednesday night.

Maxwell got to raid his classroom's "treasure box" this week, he was THRILLED to get this happy meal toy out of it. You would have thought he had just won the lottery!

Little Miss Short Stuff. I couldn't resist taking a picture of Abigail in the same position as her cousin, Garrett. I was curious to see how she compares to him in height, not even close! I wonder about Miss Grace, Abigail's other baby cousin...I'm tagging her mommy for a similar picture!! hint!

Short Sunday.

Abigail's discovered a fun thing...her tongue.

Valentines and Treats

How nice that Valentine's Day fell on a Saturday this year, we got to spend the whole day celebrating. Olivia and Maxwell went to a party Saturday night at the home of one of our church pastors. Several of the families from church hosted children so that their parents could celebrate Valentine's kiddie-free! We took our smallest Valentine with us to dinner, she really enjoyed getting dressed up and going on a date with mommy and daddy.

Her eyes in this picture make me laugh.

Mommy and Daddy's three Valentine's

I had been wanting to try to make cookies on a stick with royal icing for a while, so what better time than Valentine's Day! I decided to make these cookies for the kids to give to their friends and teachers during their school parties on Friday. It took about 2 1/2 days to make the cookies, each layer of icing needs to dry for 24 hrs, it was completely worth it though, the cookies turned out great and actually tasted really good!! One of Maxwell's teachers thought they were store bought, so I consider that a success!








Abigail had to make a trip to the doctor today to have a rash checked out. She weighed in at 16lbs 7ozs, that's about the 30th perecentile for her age of 7 1/2 months. She's eating really well and has not turned down one fruit or vegetable yet. Her doctor suggested to continue feeding solids twice a day (she's eating about 4ozs at a time) and nursing 6-7 times a day. She stressed that it's very important for her to continue to nurse b/c that is where her nourishment comes from, not the solids. The solids just get her ready to eat textured food once she turns one year old. She needs the fat from the milk to help grow her brain and that is super important....you see, Hudson and I are banking on all three kids being super smart so that they can all get full scholarships to college. We'd like to use their college funds to take some luxurious and exotic vacations around the world once we are empty nesters. Huh, what? Oh wow, I just woke up from a dream....anyway, Abigail is doing just fine. ;)

First Tooth

Abigail's first tooth is up just enough to see, if you click on the picture you can get a better view.
Her second tooth is visible under the gum, before long, she'll have some toothy smiles to show off. :)

Cora

While visiting Kelly's blog to check on Harper, I learned of a family that just lost their sweet 10 month old daughter, Cora. Cora was diagnosed with neuroblastoma (a form of cancer) only 2 short weeks ago. This sweet baby is now with Jesus but her parents are in need of prayers, so if you feel lead, please visit their blog and pray for them!

It's hard to believe that two weeks ago their biggest concern with Cora was a simple ear infection. It's a jolting reminder of how quickly things can change; it's a reminder to be thankful for your child's health..even when they are fussy because they are cutting a new tooth or have a stuffy nose and can't nurse well. I learned an important lesson almost 2 1/2 yrs ago, God never promised us a fair and perfect life, there are going to be valleys, but He will always be there with us and He does not waste these painful experiences. There will be blessings that come from this family's pain and from the life of this sweet baby, Cora.

"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

A new do

Please Pray

While checking on Harper (see link on the sidebar), I came across a woman in desperate need of our prayers. At 38 weeks pregnant, Cynthiaa's doctor discovered that her sweet baby boy had died in utero due to cord strangulation. This hit close to home for me, having lost our baby girl at 15 weeks and then delivering Abigail with her cord wrapped around her neck twice and a nice size knot in that cord, things could have been so different for us. Thank you God for your grace!

Look Who's Joining the Club!

Abigail's not one that likes to be left out...she now joins Olivia and Maxwell in the new teeth club. Each of the kids currently have a new tooth coming in right now. Abigail's first tooth cut through her gum today...look for pictures of her new tooth later in the week!!