Wednesday, November 28, 2007

First Feeding

Last Sunday, we gave Audrey her first taste of rice cereal. The only successful thing was that she fit nicely in her high chair. Today (4 feedings later) WAS a success! She ate almost all of it, but I don't have pictures of it since Andy was at work. Our girl is growing up!!

BEFORE (So innocent and clean)


AFTER
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Happy Thanksgiving!

It's no surprise that what we are most thankful for this year is Audrey Hope!


She loves playing with her toes now.



Our thumb-sucker has found that her big toe works just as well.
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Thursday, November 15, 2007

4 months old!

Audrey will officially be 4 months old tomorrow, but she had her check-up today. She now weighs 16 lbs. 1.5 oz . and is 26 1/4 in. long!! The first thing the doctor said when he came in was, "She's growing great!" In 2 months, Audrey has gained 3 lbs and almost 3 in. in length. She's beautiful! Get this: Audrey rolled over for the first time right there in the doctor's office! The nurse was in earlier and asked us the typical "milestone" questions, and when she asked if Audrey was rolling over yet we had to tell her "no." She left and I put Audrey on the patient bed thing on her tummy while we waited for the doctor. And she rolled over!! I put her back on her tummy and she did it again. Andy was there too, so it was neat that we both witnessed this "first." Later, we told the doctor about it, so he put her on her belly and she rolled over for him, too. Our girl sure knows how to meet a deadline, but she seems to be a procrastinator. I wonder where she gets that from?

Notice how Audrey tilts her head to her left? This is called torticolis (or wryneck). She will have to do physical therapy to correct it. Thank the Lord that she does not have a severe case of torticolis AT ALL and since it's been diagnosed so early, physical therapy should correct it beautifully. It could have been caused by her collarbone fracture or from being cramped in my womb. Both are logical explanations.


Wanted to show off one of her band-aids. She's such a tough girl! Of course she cried like crazy for the shots, but she calmed down within a minute afterwards and even gave us some smiles.


Look how long these legs are? I wish I hadn't cut them off with the camera. Yes, the diaper is too big. We ran out of size 2s and all we had was a case of size 3s that Shannon gave us. They came up to her chest so I had to fold them down :)
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Sunday, November 11, 2007

Sunday Best

I always try to take Audrey's picture on Sunday mornings since she's usually dressed up. Here's what she wore today.



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Saturday, November 10, 2007

From Spits to Smiles

In between all the spitting, Audrey gave some sweet smiles. Enjoy!



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Spittin' Machine

A year ago yesterday, Andy and I found out that this little monster was on her way. We didn't realize then that she'd be spitting at us before she'd be kissing us. She just started razzing (the cuter word for spitting) yesterday and I cannot stop laughing when she does it. It is so cute.



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Friday, November 9, 2007

Happy Birthday PaPa!

Audrey's PaPa is turning.... well, he's really, really old today. Since we can't be there to celebrate with you, I thought this would be the next best thing. We love you and we miss you! See the last 2 photos for your present :)



In case you can't read it, the shirt says, "I just cut a big one," and the guy is driving a tractor. I figured you and Audrey could share the t-shirt since she's known for hers, too.

You might want to wash the shirt before wearing it since Audrey drooled on it.
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Thursday, November 8, 2007

Get me out

We put Audrey in her swing while we ate dinner. She stared at us with this longing look the whole time we ate. Notice how she pulled herself forward with the toy. She's getting so strong. Her 4-month-old check-up is next week. We'll post what the doctor says.
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