We say goobye to Gill's cousins.

Meredith and Alan lost their twin babies, a boy and a girl, at 21 weeks...just 9 days shy of having an 80% chance of living. We are so sad for our best friends and the precious little souls that they gave a chance at life to. Mer & Al showed incredible strength through it all - delivery, a night in the hospital, and a funeral. There are no words that can explain why this happen or when the pain will ease, but after a long struggle to get pregnant -- they will try again in the Fall 2009. Keep them in your prayers as we continue to think about Baby A and Baby B everyday.

Gill's First Vacation

Gill went on his first vacation over Spring Break. We went to Lost Pines in Bastrop with all my college friends, their husbands and babies. There were 5 boys and Marjorie, Emily's little girl. Everyone was under two years old. Even though the weather was bad, we had a great time. Gill did awesome! When we got back, we started on veggies - peas first. He is definitely going to win an eating contest or two in his life (even if it's at home against Trey). I was in NYC with my Corsicana girls for the last part of the break. We had a great time staying up all night talking. While I was there, Gill had carrots and loved them. Trey also lowered his bed - he's just getting so big & active - it was time. When I got back on Saturday we tried the sippy cup and he was able to hold it himself & actually likes water. (I didn't know the stopper had to be in, at first it just poured all over him. Then once my friends told me it was supposed to be in, he was able to do it! Motherhood doesn't always come naturally!)

6 months old already!

Gill's stats:

Height: 28 1/2" - 97%

Weight: 19 lbs, 5 oz - 80%

Head: 17" - 35%

He had his first rice cereal tonight & of course ate the whole bowl! He's laughing and rolling all over the place...he is so much fun, but I can already tell he's going to be trouble.

Gill laughing

What a difference 4 months makes!

Gill's stats at his 4 month check-up...

Height: 26" - 80th%

Weight: 15 lbs 14 oz - 75th%

Head: 16.5" - 40th%

Merry Christmas!

Mommy's first week back at work

I have been back to work for two days now. The anticipation of it was much worse than it actually was. He has been in good hands. MiMi came in from Longview to take care of him. We have Christmas break in 2 weeks, so I'll have some time to catch up. Gill is smiling a ton now & thinks he is laughing & talking. It's amazing to watch.