Our Family

I didn't quite get it on film, but she was holding on the the edge of the bath tub and screaming like she was on a roller coaster is was so funny. This is just her enjoying her bath.

So I got to experience my first plane trip. It was so much fun. I got to see snow for the first time, got to meet a bunch of new family in Michigan, and i got to poop at 30,000 feet. The flight up to Michigan went pretty smooth. Mommy was able to time the nursing at good intervals so that my ears didn't hurt...I even got about an hour nap. It was fun watching all the people and playing with Mom and Dad on the plane. The plane ride back wasn't as much fun. Mommy thought the plane was going to take off, so I started eating. This would have been fine but the pilot told us that we had to wait to get de-iced. ONE HOUR later we were finally ready to take off. I didn't really eat or sleep very well so I started getting cranky. But I did OK and I got some sleep for the last 45 minutes or so of the flight. Since I wasn't feeding on the way down though, when I woke up my ears hurt and we had to be the last ones off the plane while waiting for me to eat.

All in all it was a great trip. I hope you enjoy some pictures of the weekend.

I'm sure we could say this every month, but wow...6 months. Can't believe how time has flown. No longer does it feel unnatural to say "my daughter". She's getting so big and learning new stuff every day. It's so great watching her grow during this time. She is learning so much and soaking everything in. She is 15lbs and 25in - we have dropped a little to the 30% percentile in both, but still healthy and doing great.

Christmas Day was a great time with family. We got to have Christmas morning in The Woodlands at Grandma and Grandpa Janisse's house and then an awesome Christmas lunch at Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary's house. While Evey didn't totally understand what was going on, she had a good time seeing all that family and she has LOVED a lot of the toys and learning things she received.

Evangeline turned 5 months on Monday 12/17. She is very active and just soaking up all her surroundings. She is almost rolling over on her own...we are still working on that. She loves to blow rasberries or spit. She thinks it is so funny and of course Dad doesn't like it at all, but Grandma thinks it is very funny especially when she tries to do it with rice cereal in her mouth. Yes, we are eating rice cereal now. We have been doing that for almost 2 weeks now, just at night and she really seems to like it.

Pediatrician checkup went well. She is doing all the things she needs to be doing. She is 12lbs 13oz and 24" about the 45th percentile. She got all those shots. She seemed a little more fussy and sore, but she did great.

MCAD checkup went well. She is allowed to go 7 hours now without eating and she is taking a little more carnitine at each time. I really like our doctor...it is worth the drive to Ft. Worth. She is doing really great.

Both doctors said she could start rice cereal anytime, but I don't think she is ready at all. We are going to wait on that.

She laughed out loud for the first time on her 4 month b-day. James was bathing her and as he was drying her off she laughed. She has also laughed for grandma knorr. She however has not laughed for mom. Figures...I better get used to it.

Halloween was fun. We went over to Aunt Chris and Uncle Johnny's house for dinner. I met the beautiful Amanda (Aunt Chris's best friend) for the first time. I really like her. We got to pass out candy to the cute kids in the neighborhood. I dressed like a 'punkin.'

I don't know how much there is to add to the video. We had the opportunity to participate in a dedication service at the church and felt it was important to commit to raising Evey with the love of God, and committing to being a good example for her of walking with the Lord. We're sorry it couldn't have been scheduled where everyone could make it, but we hope you enjoy the video and feel like you were there. We know you would have been if you could. One of the most overwhelming things about the experience was seeing and knowing how much family and friend support Evey will have growing up. We are truly blessed.

Evangeline is doing really well. We started our new schedule this week. She is at Mary's from 8 to 3, while I am working. We are still trying to get in some sort of routine, but I imagine that will take a little bit and I am trying not to freak out. (I did a little last night). Her legs are really strong, but we are still working on tummy time...arm strength. She really doesn't like it...I think it is cause she can't see what is going on. She doesn't want to miss anything. Here are some pictures from the last month.