Merry Christmas!

Christmas morning started at 12:30 am for us with some rowdy thunderstorms. The baby slept through the night, but Jonah and Gracie were crammed into our bed by 2:30.

Sometime around 3:00, I noticed Michael get up and head to the living room. Apparently, thunderstorms plus a 7 year old's knee in your ribs equals no going back to sleep. He was finally able to sleep around 5:30, but at 6:15 Gracie's eyes popped open and I heard her exclaim, "Jonah! It's time for presents!"

On Christmas morning, sleep doesn't matter, right? Excitement is contagious!

Baby Evlyn didn't even wake until the presents were already opened, sweet girl. First thing on the docket for her was a Christmas bath...

It poured rain all morning. Christmas lunch was going to be at Meemaw and Papaw's, so Michael grabbed an umbrella and escorted us one by one through the cold rain to the car. All the way to the lake it poured rain! We listened to "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" audiobook and the kids were tired and happy and QUIET.

Christmas Evie

The Snuggler

This girl...

Almost every morning, she climbs into bed with me. She's quiet and careful - wadding up her Nannie Blanket, so it doesn't add resistance. I feel her wiggle into my side - strong limbs, that can push off a wrestling 65 lb dog, become malleable. She lets me arrange the sheets and comforter around her, then breathes deeply and I know she's asleep in seconds. My little snuggler.

Baby Evlyn: 6 Months Old

Our little Evlyn has been with us 6 months already. I'm daily thanking God for adding her to our family. She makes us all so joyful...

At 6 months old, Evlyn's making motorboat noises all day long, starting to squeal her distress, loves to play "blast off" and bounce. She sticks her tongue out almost every time she smiles.
I'm able to put her in the door frame jumpy while I teach violin lessons and she gets so quiet watching, we all forget she's there (until the motorboat starts up).

Evlyn's stats at her well check have soared to 64% in weight (16.13 lbs), 46% in height (25.75"), and 83% in head circumference (17.25"). That last stat got us referred to Cranial Technologies, just to make sure Ev's skull growth is not due to anything dangerous. After a bunch of digital pictures, it seems she was just playing catch-up and over did it a bit ;)

They did notice some asymmetry and flattening of the back of her head that can be fixed with a band (helmet), but we're still deciding if we want to do that. Jonah is very concerned that he won't be able to kiss her head while she's wearing the band, so he votes "no".

Everything else at her 6 month appointment checked out fine. She's had a couple of colds over November and December, but her immune system seems strong and she's able to fight them off in about 5 days. Her skin looks great, her motor skills are on track, she's sitting up unassisted, and she's sooooo fun!

Storytime