Weekend Pictures

Our Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Today we got to go to a local pumpkin patch for Lily's friend Anna's birthday party. I felt okay going considering the party was outside and Lily would be safe from germs. We are extra paranoid right now because surgery is so close. Lily had a great time and we look forward to many more years there.

First Birthday Gift From Anna & Maddie

Lily got her first birthday gift from her dear friends Anna and Maddie. It was a hit! Here are a few pictures of Lily opening her present.

Catching Up for Lost Time!

It's Been a While...

Wow! I can't believe that I haven't blogged for over a month. For any followers, I apologize. The last few weeks have been crazy. I thought I would fill you in and share a few updated pictures.

Lily has been up to so much lately. She started walking about a month ago (10 1/2 months). I couldn't believe it. Once she got a hang of it, it became her main mode of transportation. She walks and even tries to run everywhere. She won't even let me hold her when we are outside. I had to go buy her her first pair of shoes.

Two weeks ago we took Lily's bottles away and moved on to sippy cups with whole milk. That was probably the hardest thing I have done thus far. I know it sounds crazy but when your little girl won't drink anything, it makes life tough. For a week and a half Lily drank 2 to 3 ounces total a day. I probably called the doctor every other day to make sure she was okay. He said as long as she had wet diapers we were okay. Then last week I had this idea that maybe Lily didn't like the taste of milk so I bought some Ovaltine. Magic! Even though she isn't drinking as much as before, she now drinks 8-10 ounces a day. Don't worry - I only use half the suggested serving for her milk. Hopefully things will continue to improve.

Now we are just waiting for October 21st to come. Lily will have her cleft palate repair then. I am a nervous wreck but can't wait to get this milestone past us. We have known since the day after Lily was born that surgery day was coming right at her one year birthday. And here we are! This has been a fast year with so much going on. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Now we are just praying that the family stays well for the next few weeks. We all have a cold, but I'm hoping it clears up soon. Lily got her first flu shot last week. The hospital recommended that we take any precautions we could before surgery. Lily has no negative effects so I am trusting that that was the right decision. So please join with us in praying for this surgery coming up.

Here are a few pictures over the last few weeks. I am disappointed in myself for not taking many pictures . I'm home almost everyday, so I have no excuse!



Aunt Sarah was giving Lily guacamole - she loved it!


Trying to give Lily her milk with chocolate pudding on the spout :) - that didn't last!

It's Almost Time...

My sister-in-law filmed this video while she was keeping Lily today. It's only a matter of time before Lily figures out how to walk. She is growing up so fast!

Fun Pictures

This past weekend we went to my family's annual reunion. Lily really enjoyed spending time with her cousins. My 9 year old cousin loved carrying Lily everywhere. At one point she walked out in the living room and this is what I saw...



We also celebrated my niece's 2nd birthday. Here is a picture of Olivia with her new doll set we gave her...


Today I had fun capturing Lily in her highchair attempting to pick up some puffs. She's not technically supposed to have them, but I really want her to learn how to pick up pieces of food with her fingers. She is slowly getting the hang of it...