tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27918586014668522662024-03-13T21:36:49.790-07:00Tiny TreasuresWade, Party of 5!Heather and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04849678093207106919noreply@blogger.comBlogger289125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791858601466852266.post-89862193410303798132017-05-26T11:53:00.000-07:002017-05-26T11:53:16.765-07:00Macy: 2 years<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The results are in.. Macy continues to add delight and joy to our party of 5! Amelia planned a rainbow & unicorn theme for Macy's second birthday party. The unicorns were harder to come by, but the rainbows were a hit! Macy loves colors, and she's pointed out each individual color on the decorations all week :) Rainbows (to me) are also a sign of God's promise. I see His promise live out in these kiddos. He has a plan for their lives. For good and not for harm. For restoration and reconciliation of our society. Tomorrow's hope is present in this beautiful smile. What a joy it is to raise Macy (and her older siblings!). </div>
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All of a sudden she's SO big! Historically (for a Wade) she has been shorter and stockier. </div>
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Well those tides have changed. She's now tall & skinny! </div>
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25lbs (28th%)</div>
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33.5inches (50%)</div>
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She loved the ice cream and icing... didn't go for the cake part this year!</div>
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Macy also loves babies (much like her big <a href="http://beboobaby.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-special-2nd-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">sis</a>). </div>
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She would have been right on top of Gwen if we would let her. </div>
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We will let her get closer when Gwen gets bigger!</div>
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Macy was not shy at all about having a party of people sing happy birthday. </div>
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She enjoyed it, quite a bit, actually! After our meal time prayers, she has asked us to sing </div>
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"Happy Bert-day" every night this week. </div>
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Her favorite birthday gifts were her books. I hope this sticks with her!</div>
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The week pre-birthday, she had an awful GI bug that left her lethargic and feverish for 4-5 days.</div>
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It was the most sick I have ever seen her.. but she bounced back!</div>
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Here she is feeling a little bit better on Mother's Day. She hadn't recovered quite enough to eat the cookie I treated her to, so I ate it instead. I wasn't super sad about that because Kaldi's has the BEST cookies. </div>
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These baby blues.. I grabbed this photo in between songs. She loves to serenade!</div>
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This picture makes it seem that Macy enjoyed strawberry picking. And she <i>did </i>enjoy eating the strawberries, but most of the time she was so terrified of the big trucks and bus around the strawberry fields that she was in a panic crawling up our shoulders. She does have quite a bit of anxiety for a two year old.. I wonder if it's just because she doesn't yet know how to process through things that frighten her or if that's just her baseline. (Some of that would be genetic ;) ). She does have some OCD about wiping the right side of her nose, so we will see how these idiosyncrasies tease out! </div>
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Macy loves to pretend night time. </div>
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She crawls on to our bed, requests a blankie on and then pats her bottom to sleep :) </div>
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She also PRETENDS to be asleep in her car seat. And she has quite the poker face. She can tease us for a LONG time without cracking even the slightest grin! It's amazing! </div>
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She loves to giggle and make people laugh too. </div>
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Playing on the 'fwing' and the 'fwide' are also big hits :)</div>
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...so is climbing. On everything! I found her on top of the table... </div>
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....and on top of the chair.. </div>
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I used to think she looked like 'Lady <a href="http://beboobaby.blogspot.com/2012/12/to-my-dearest-owen-on-your-2nd-birthday.html" target="_blank">Owen</a>', but as she gets older, her look is more and more her own!</div>
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Macy and Honora. They are 3 months apart and two pig-tailed peas in a pod!</div>
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Here they are enjoying the 'para-a-dote' at Macy's party. </div>
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We love the dynamic that Macy adds to the party. She's has her (occasional) 2 year old melt downs, but mostly she's flexible and excitable! We are abundantly grateful to God for the gift of this little bundle of 2 year old joy! Thanks for loving her along side us! </div>
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Heather and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04849678093207106919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791858601466852266.post-23703563268807277132017-04-06T18:07:00.000-07:002017-04-06T18:07:17.151-07:00Owen: 6 Years<div style="text-align: center;">
Well now that Owen is 6.25, I thought it was time to document how this kind, fair, & hard working kid rocks my world. The intricate details of Owen are changing as he grows and matures through his kindergarten year, and I'm loving watching him unfold. His report cards show him to be working hard, meeting academic expectations, honing some leadership skills, and befriending most everyone. His favorite friend, however, is Matthew. When their teacher needs to know how a situation really went down, she turns to Owen & Matthew. This makes my heart swell! (Maybe Matthew can help me intervene btwn Millie & Owen?!?!?). </div>
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Owen is getting more serious. He still likes to giggle, of course,<br />
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He also loves to follow rules, and it turns out that is a nice quality to have in a kid ;) </div>
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His favorites are still his favorites. Ralphie is the stand by lovey.<br />
Hot wheels cars are the go to toy. He loves to run & race. <br />
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His head isn't often in the clouds, unless there's an airplane or he's watching TV. </div>
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(ps... he doesn't like movies. Any story line where there is an antagonist is too much drama!)</div>
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On the way to cousin Kelley's wedding where he was the featured ring bearer. </div>
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Fairy tale day @ school. He dressed as a wolf. I hope he didn't blow any one's house down! </div>
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I'm still trying to create Tiger fans out of these kids.. </div>
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Serious and still. Very meticulous about the way he is holding this chick!<br />
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These two get along pretty well, but Amelia can get really jealous of Owen. She wants to make sure everything is 100% fair. Naturally, that starts a few fights. </div>
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Owen is playing baseball this spring. He hasn't played any other sport this kindergarten year, because frankly, he's been SO tired! 5 days a week of school & 3 days a week of before & after care (adeventure club) can really wear a kiddo out!</div>
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He loves math & is reading anything he can. Advertisements, road signs, encyclopedias, etc :) When he grows up he wants to be a scientist & we frequently have science experiements going on at our house. </div>
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Our little Macy girl is 21 months. Our girlfriend loves to dance! She dances to grocery store music (like her mama), Millie's ballet songs, carousel music, the radio (we have the Trolls soundtrack on repeat), etc. It's a sweet little bounce on repeat!</div>
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She's mostly down to one nap a day; occasionally she'll catch up with two. Sleep transitions are one of my least favorite parts of parenting, so I'm happy to have her almost through this one! I still have her sleep in a sack that zips over her, so she hasn't attempted to climb out of the crib. Owen was 22 months (I had just delivered Millie) when he climbed out... I'm not ready for her to do it yet!</div>
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Aside from her 2 year molars, she's complete with a full set of teeth. </div>
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She's my best eater & she loves MEAT! </div>
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We've been working on getting used to the water again. We're taking the kids to Great Wolf Lodge in March, so I'm 'training' Macy ;) It took 45 minutes to get her to stop crying the first week. And the second week this was her expression! She walked right in. </div>
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'More poo! More poo!' </div>
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She loves to color on paper (and anything else in the path of the crayon or marker!)</div>
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'I wanna dance!'</div>
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She has started to throw some tantrums. I believe these tears were caused by me reading the wrong page of a book. This quick temperament change can be quite difficult out in public ;) </div>
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Angel babe!</div>
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These girls love their babies! Here they are showering baby Gwen with kisses!</div>
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The library is one of her favorite spots, too. </div>
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She refuses to sit in the buckled part of the grocery cart, but we have come to compromise with her sitting here. </div>
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She wants to help mix like a big kid. </div>
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She has definite opinions about her coat and shoes. Basically she won't wear the adorable poncho or boots I bought specifically for her. She prefers Millie's hand me downs ;) </div>
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She knows some colors (pink & lellow). She has a million words. I'm not even exaggerating. She says 2-4 word sentences and her recent favorite word is 'MINE' ;) </div>
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Pigtails! Her hair is getting long...and she's got soft big curls in the back. I gush!</div>
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A swinging tutu. Girl on the go. </div>
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She still loves to empty my tupperware cabinet. This day, she found Owen's hat while he was sleeping, and she requested to wear it. How could I say no?!</div>
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Dressing the girls alike doesn't happen often, but I sure do love to capture it when I can!</div>
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Last night we turned her around to face forward in her car seat. She was getting to the point where she would cry every time I tried to put her in the car, so we flipped her. (You're supposed to wait until they are two... but they can't move their legs!). So last night we flipped her and went looking at Christmas lights. She kept saying, "Hi Hi" and "Wow!". :) </div>
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They do a lot of art at school/daycare & she enjoys it! She really enjoys coloring on my kitchen floor. And that's the difference between #1 & #3. I wouldn't have even let Owen entertain the idea of coloring on my floor. And with Macy I think, 'Well at least she's safe & occupied!". </div>
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A special birthday book from daddy. That Amelia Bedelia is so literal & so silly!</div>
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Well we are three months in to kindergarten, and I'm finally getting some thoughts down on the blog. Back in August, Owen started his full day kindergarten at Westchester Elementary school in the Kirkwood School District. The first day of school we had all of the Mimas & Papas over to share breakfast & walk to the bus together. Owen's breakfast request was crepes.. How could I say no to a 5 year old requesting crepes?!? I suspect he was requesting crepes as a vehicle to get to nutella, but, he got his request either way :) </div>
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Mom & Dad are glowing. PROUD DAY! ONE KID OUT OF DAYCARE!</div>
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Owen was a wee bit nervous! </div>
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The school put these signs in the yard of each kindergartener. I love this welcoming idea. </div>
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Such a big boy at the bus stop!</div>
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Our group of bus stop neighbors! Getting to know moms in the subdivision has been a wonderful blessing over the last 3 months. It's opened up the opportunity for many mommy friendships... and hopefully comfort for Owen too. </div>
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On the first day I followed the bus to school (of course I did!), and took this pic of him getting off of the bus. He was nervous about finding his class & I wanted to make sure he was set. </div>
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We found his seat in Mrs. E's class! She is a FUN teacher. Lots of jammies days, popsicles, & games. Also lots of structure and learning. Owen's favorite part of kindergarten is PE class & recess. He's reading site words, writing sentances, adding, subtracting, measuring, thinking, and really pushing himself hard. I'm so proud of all he is learning. He comes home absolutely exhausted & silent. He does not want to be asked many questions, simply wants to unwind. I think we'll have many years ahead where I have to be careful about not berrading him with too many questions. Suggestions welcome. </div>
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Owen got a great first report card. His teacher said he's always ready to work & be any one's friend. That makes my heart fill with joy. Love this kid!</div>
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Macy talks & talks & laughs &
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She loves to color (& EAT) crayons. She can not be left unsupervised with crayons!</div>
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Our little Macy has had a biiiiig month! As of yesterday, I think we can say she's officially walking. (Insert golf claps). She has taken the most steps in front of Mike (21!), and she practiced her steps for her teachers at school today too. I'll try to upload her walking video, but so far I haven't had luck transferring that file from my phone to the computer. #technologicallychallenged.</div>
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This is how the big kids keep her in one spot while they're playing a game or creating with legos. (She can be a bit destructive!)</div>
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Macy & her 2nd (or 3rd?) cousin, Caroline. We had a family reunion last week in Indiana, and these 2 tots shared some toys. I hope they enjoy playing together as they get older. </div>
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Cousins & horses. #lifeisgood!</div>
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Her first stop as soon as we got back in the house from our road trip.</div>
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Sleeping was still hard, but she ate and enjoyed the car!)</div>
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Big enough to hold and eat a banana while shopping at the grocery!</div>
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Macy has been taking swim lessons the last few weeks. It took her a few weeks to get used to the water, but now she's splashing & giggling. And she's so cute in her watermelon suit!</div>
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Macy loves books. I mean loves books. When I'm putting her to bed, she says, 'book', 'book' over and over. She points to pictures, and turns pages. She actually sits and looks at books. I can put books in her crib and she'll look through them when she wakes. It's sweetsie!</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"So, you’re headed out on a family vacation this summer. Great news! But are you sure? Are you sure it’s a vacation? You might want to think about that for a minute. Because a vacation is best described as time away from a job and/or the monotony and frustrations of day-to-day life with the goal of relaxing and having fun.Not to be a super downer, but chances are, if you have kids, and they are coming with you, you aren’t going on a vacation at all. You are going on what I like to call…a trip. You see, a trip is simply a journey to a place. While there is nothing wrong with a family trip, and, in fact, it can be a memorable time of family bonding, it should never, ever, be confused with a vacation. Such confusion can lead to unexpected feelings of regret and disappointment typically taken out on your spouse, who, incidentally, is feeling just as confused and swindled as you are." ;) </span></span></i></div>
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Owen said he wished we only had four people in our family. Although I disagree with that, I <i>did </i>wish that we hadn't chosen to bring our 1 year old on a vacation the same month we started her in day care and she started to get molars. But July& August travel options were already full... so we tried June ;) </div>
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We had some pouting.... but Amelia got over that pretty quickly. We were asking her to please eat when she was served food because we didn't want to have to pack a ton of snacks for every outing. Can you believe how mean we are?! Even more, can you believe how perfect this pout is?!</div>
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The first day we went to a Louisville Bats game. The stadium was within walking distance from our hotel. As you can imagine, the stadium was pretty empty for a mid-day Wednesday game, so we got great seats for cheap! Millie was still in her 'mood' for this pic, but Owen was enjoying himself. It was a beautiful park!</div>
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That afternoon, Mike went to the Louisville slugger museum during the kids' nap time. The bats are made of ash, birch, and maple wood, and they run about $200-$300 a pop! Modern day players use bats mostly made of maple because it's lighter. </div>
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That night we got to have ice cream with two little miracles. These twin 5 year olds, Clara & Wilson were born at 24 weeks to my good friends Chris and Morgan from Mizzou. It was a quick visit but the kiddos got along great! We also got to meet them in a neat & quirky neighborhood. I loved the architecture and big trees. </div>
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Thursday morning we went to the Kentucky Derby museum. Nyquist is the horse that won the Derby this year. Fun derby fact: Only horses that are 3 years old can race in a Derby. So they have one shot to win it!</div>
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Beautiful stallions. These jockeys train the horses. </div>
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Wasn't happy in the stroller, the carrier, in our arms.... she just wanted to lay on the floor :( </div>
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....so restaurants didn't go well either. </div>
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Derby Beauty. This little gift shop hat was $100+. </div>
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Ralphie was really well behaved :) </div>
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The hotel pool was a hit! I loved seeing Owen swim with some confidence! </div>
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We found a really cool splash pad, too!</div>
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Macy WAS happy here. That's the girl I know!</div>
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Super sweetsie... must have been all of that ice cream. </div>
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Friday morning we walked across this pedestrian only bridge called the Big 4 bridge. It links Louisville's waterfront park to Jefferson, Indiana. It crosses the Ohio river, and there is a speaker system on the bridge that plays classical music. Cool!</div>
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My grown up little Owen. </div>
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View from our walking bridge!</div>
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On father's day we were home sweet home, and this little love was thrilled. </div>
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Too much change in her routine for one month!</div>
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Something happened to my flexible, easy-to-anticipate Macy. Her 13th month has been...challenging! Maybe it's because she's learning so much every day that she's just exhausted? Maybe it's molars? She does have a lot more teeth than the other kids at this age. Maybe it's the transition to daycare? Whew. I'm not sure. Still love her to pieces, but ready for the next phase!</div>
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This video is really cute though! She's not walking.. </div>
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She's really scared to try. Her legs are so strong that she can sit and stand without holding on to anything. I know she's ready physically, but mentally we are working through some tentativeness!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> She's at the age where drawers of goodies are oh so fun! </span><br />
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This video was from last week after her school day. She was asleep (in my arms) by 6:25 that night. I know those days are really long for her. I'm so grateful she only has to go to school twice a week. </div>
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Biggest development is that she's starting to point. Only so far at pictures on books, but I know this is the start of a wonderful milestone. Yay Macy! </div>
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A few months back, my friend Mandy posted pictures of her daughter, Grace's first birthday. Mandy has one child, artsy skills, and apparently, time! I emailed her and said. I LOVE those decorations. Where did you <i>buy </i>them? She responded.. I made them ALL. And, I'll send them to you for Macy. We had a deal. So Macy had a very hungry caterpillar birthday. The hungry caterpillar eats through a lot of fruit, which is a cheap way to throw a party in May!</div>
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Some of the spread!</div>
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Macy's fan club (minus daddy & the papas!)</div>
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After a little nap, the birthday girl was ready to party!</div>
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Sweetsie first birthday outfit! (Macy is embroidered at the bottom). </div>
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Look I can stand on my own!</div>
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Macy's godmother, Ali with her baby Grant. And Jess (Schuster) Cornell with Eve!</div>
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Two Olivias!</div>
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I can not believe Macy is 12 months old. It does seem like just yeterday that she completed our family of 5! I thought that I would be more sad to have my <i>last </i>infant turn one, but she's so much fun that I am not lamenting anything. I am sure that I'll be sobbing when she goes to Kindergarten, but for now I'm in celebration mode. </div>
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Weight 20 lbs 1oz (50%)</div>
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21lbs 6oz (25%)</div>
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30.5 inches long (75%)</div>
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Just like her big bro, she loves to pull books off of shelves.</div>
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.... and she doesn't want to miss a thing! But she will actually sleep when she's tired (unlike Owen). </div>
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She loves to 'help' around the house. Dishes and laundry are her favorites :) </div>
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And she loved the play area. She is not timid at all to play with the big kids! </div>
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Toilet paper is my favorite pastime. I love to unroll it, play with it, and most of all I love to eat it!</div>
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A special mother's day pic. My heart just overflows. </div>
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How big is Macy? SO BIG!</div>
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Here's a sneak preview of her bday party! </div>
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Tuckered out after her party. Love that she's my thumb sucker. May not love the orthodontic bills, though ;) </div>
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When the big kids get a special treat, we give Macy an ice cream cone. She doesn't even need ice cream in it.. Love that she's easy to please!</div>
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Vocals are starting!! Everyone is 'Dada'. She says 'BaBa' for bye bye and she imitates clapping, waving, and combing hair.</div>
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She stands on her own for a loooooong time (30-45 seconds) and can go from sitting to standing without holding on to anything. She will NOT be coaxed to take steps, though! Somehow I think I need to get her to do it just once, and then she'll take off. I know that walking babies are busy babies, but it would be great for her to walk at the park instead of crawl and eat mulch. </div>
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She eats anything and everything. I love feeding this age!</div>
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Macy Evelyn. we delight in you. I can't wait to watch you grow and develop over the next year. I know God has given you special gifts and he has big plans for you too! Heather and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04849678093207106919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791858601466852266.post-72849184974026040812016-05-01T18:58:00.000-07:002016-05-01T18:58:14.494-07:0011 months- Quick to Giggle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Macy and I had a great time with her 11 month shoot! She's just full of personality, very quick to giggle these days :) I figured I should get this post up before I get caught up in her bday party planning!</div>
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Little lady loves to laugh. Especially at her big sibs. Here you can see one of her front teeth! The other has broken the skin and is working its way down. </div>
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Daddy & Papa Cooper built a swing set. It's been a hit with all 3 kiddos!</div>
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Kisses from Daddy when he gets home from work!</div>
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There is nothing this babe won't eat! Feeding babies at this age is the best. She will eat broccoli, green beans, corn, peas, tilapia, ham, chicken, you name it!</div>
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Macy & Millie are two peas in a pod!</div>
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Watching cartoons with the big kids!</div>
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She is on.the.go. This picture was taken at Olivia's soccer game, and she just crawled and crawled. I'm actually ready for her to walk. She just wants to be down, so I'd rather just her feet be dirty and not her knees, hands, elbows, etc! She is standing on her own for short periods of time, so we may be close!</div>
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My favorite stage: destruction mode. Just kidding. Actually, I'm fine with her pulling everything off the bookshelves if it keeps her in one spot for a little bit. She's dangerous to herself these days!</div>
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Macy's now waiving Hi & Bye.. <i>maybe </i>saying bye bye. <i>Maybe </i>saying Mama & Dada specifically. If it's not specific, I think it will be soon!</div>
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Sweet Macy Evelyn is 18lb 5oz. Normally she wouldn't be due for a weigh in, but I took her in to the ped last week because she stopped being interested in milk... for about 4 days. Ears & throat were fine, but her top gums are just red & puffy with a little glimmer of white pushing through. I guess I wouldn't be as interested in food either. She's got 2 teeth on the bottom and that pestering top front left working it's way out. </div>
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She loves the big kids, loves baths, and could not be more happy hanging out here!</div>
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She had her first pool experience. And despite her look of concern here, I think she actually liked it! After a while, she crawled straight in to the water!</div>
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She was equally thrilled with the cracker snack at the end of the experience. She's loving feeding herself these days (still eating lots of baby food too, though!) She's worked hard at conquering allergens this month. She passed the eggs & peanut butter trials. PB still makes me a bit nervous, but we'll keep doing bits at a time. She's also started beef, spinach, ham, oranges, & pineapple. </div>
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What comes along with pulling up, cruising along furniture, and crawling everywhere... why dumping toys in the toilet, of course!</div>
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Cutest development is everyone's favorite... 'How big is Macy?!"</div>
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She answers SO BIG with one arm only ;) Right arm! Maybe she's also waving? Not sure yet!</div>
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No fear climbing up up up. It's gate time. </div>
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It's getting harder to capture these month milestone pictures!</div>
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I saved my absolute favorite picture of the month for last. This is the first time I caught her standing in her crib. The pride is written all over her face!</div>
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She can also now go from sitting to crawling and crawling to sitting. She's not quite figured out how to get herself down from standing without falling. It will come. </div>
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When you're holding her and patting her back, she will pat you as well. I melt. And sometimes in really sweet bedtime moments, she will sing along with me. Again, I'm mush. </div>
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Sounds: Ma, Ba, Da, Wa, raspberries, sssss</div>
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Naps: Until this week, she's been really consistent with taking 3 naps a day. This week it's been more like two. I actually AM ready for this transition, because our summer will be more fun the more we can be out of the house. Being tied to the house for her naps is difficult with the older 2 wanting to be entertained. And she gets dragged so many places that I try to accomodate her when we're home. So anywhoo.... cheers for 2 naps! </div>
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Thanks for loving our sweet little girl! Can't wait to see what the next month will bring. </div>
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17lb 11.8oz (25-50%)</div>
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Head 17 inches (25-50%)</div>
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My friend at church snapped this shot of her beautiful baby blues... and reddish hair?!</div>
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'Mommy can I hold Macy?" My how this picture has changed!</div>
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Starting to eat some finger foods with her TWO (!!!!) teeth. Both of her siblings only had one tooth at 12 months, so she's very advanced. </div>
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But we've also seen this grin a lot! Girlfriend loves her baths!</div>
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The biggest change this month is actually in her communication. She is making noises to draw attention to things that she sees, sounds that she hears, etc. They are non specific, Ah's, but she definitely wants us to know she is on to something!</div>
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New foods: Mango, Chicken, Turkey, Wheat (gotta love the gluten!), plain whole milk yogurt (ie sour cream), peppers, broccoli, corn, & spinach. Macy loves to eat baby food and she is working so hard to perfect her pincer grasp so that she can get cheerios in to her mouth. I bet in the next month, she'll be eating a lot of what we have for meals. PB & eggs up next. </div>
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I know that I can freeze time, but I sure am enjoying this sweet little sugar, Macy. I'm trying to savor every day! </div>
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I love 5 year olds. I do. Owen is independent (and gaining more by the day), curious, cuddly, compliant, and still wants us to be his best friend! I know some of these qualities will wax and ultimately wane as he gets older, and sometimes I just want to bottle him up at 5. </div>
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Weight: 40.6 lbs</div>
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Height: 44.5 inches (3ft 7inches)</div>
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Favorite Color: Red</div>
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Favorite Toy: Hot Wheels</div>
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Favorite Food: Mac N Cheese</div>
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Favorite Activity: Running</div>
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Favorite Number: 100</div>
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When I Grow Up I want to be a Scientist. </div>
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Owen, the Mayor, continues to be a social butterfly. He knows the name of everyone at school. He also knows their siblings names' & ages. He watches outside for neighbors to be out, and often he'll go greet them. He's definitely an extrovert, but he's also very self entertaining and can sit and focus on quiet activities (yay!). Hot wheels & Legos are still very cool. He's got a knack for coloring (in the lines of course- future engineer), and he's working on copying letters and writing some words besides his name. He will be receiving sight words for Valentine's Day. (Aren't I the coolest mom ever?)</div>
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Lately he gets himself dressed without too much argument (unless it's church clothes day), and he can fix himself breakfast. He is a professional procrastinator when it comes to bed time, but not every kid can be perfect, right? This week O will start soccer, which I hope will be wonderful. The kid loves to run and run fast!</div>
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We kicked off his birthday with a donut cake! Certainly on the 27th of December, you need to start the day out with sugar!</div>
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And he chose to spend the day doing legos with daddy....</div>
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After the girls slept we went to Chuck E Cheese and then to dinner with Mima & Papa Wade and the Nieders clan!</div>
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This trio just felt like they were on top of the world all painted up!</div>
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Owen, we are so proud of you. You're a wonderful son & brother. Your sisters are lucky to have you! Can't watch year 5 and the start of kindergarten unfold!</div>
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Months 7 & 8 have shown us that our Macy is still delightful, fun, flexible, etc. I suppose 3rd time really is the charm! The big kids adore her, and she adores them. She is more intrigued by Owen than anyone else! </div>
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I'm also happy to report that I have no idea how much she weighs because I haven't needed to bring her in to the ped! Her next well check is 9 months, so stay tuned. I can tell you the car seat is getting awfully heavy!</div>
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She's got one tooth (!)... my earliest teether. And she's wearing 6-12 or 9 month clothes. Depends on the brand. </div>
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She loves to teeth on these little finger puppets from Target. Rudolph with your nose so bright.....??</div>
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The best way to bring Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. She's a squealer. Then Millie imitates the squeal. Ouch. </div>
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She still has an expressive brow line (just like her older brother). In her case, she's less pensive but definitely animated! Sitting so well on her own, too! Thankfully, she can't really get from sitting to crawling, yet. I know this is short lived, but I appreciate the ability to keep her in one spot!</div>
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During a diaper change. She's at the age where she'd rather be on the go, and she gets frustrated when she's down for too long! She's also starting to have a little bit of separation anxiety. So she's happy to be on the go if we are in sight ;)</div>
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She prefers to be under her exersaucer instead of in it! She has to conquer quite the hump to get in there, but she does it repeatedly! (Notice she has a ball in her hand. She'll crawl all over the room chasing a ball these days!). </div>
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Our front room is sunken. For the last 6 weeks that she's been mobile, this has been the perfect 'Macy's safe zone'. The big kids know that choking hazards aren't allowed, and Macy's toys reign supreme. The other day I saw her trying to get up the step.... </div>
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Little miss has tried ALL sorts of foods. Peas, green beans, avocados, carrots, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, squash, pumpkin, corn, rice, oats, apples, pears, mango, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, grapes, chicken, and now crackers! </div>
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A better, more drooly, 8 month shot. She's not as cuddly as Millie, but she is giving kisses (or teething on our chins...). It's a very slobbery process. It's also endearing! </div>
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She passed her screening this week by the parents as teachers lady. Verbally she's up to par, babbling mama, dada, gaga. She's not assigning these terms to anyone yet, that's more of a 10 month old trait!</div>
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In October, we (the senior Wades, junior Wades, and Nieders) road tripped to Boonville, MO. That's said 'boon-vull' if you were wondering. </div>
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The Warm Springs Ranch (aka Budweiser Clydesdale breeding ground) lives in Boonville, and wow, it's a glorious, gorgeous place. If I had blogged about this Ranch in October when we went, I would have been able to record details about number of ranch hands, Clydesdale gestation periods, etc. But, well.. It's no longer October. </div>
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Nature at it's absolute best. How beautiful is this picture of a less than one month old Clydesdale nursing from him mama? I <i>do </i>remember that Clydesdales wean at 5 months. I was still nursing Macy at that time and decided if a Clydesdale could wean at 5 months, so could a Macy. </div>
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The Baby Clydesdale's name starts with the same letter as their mama's. Except for one time when Belle had a baby that the farm hands named Taco. </div>
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Great family! It was obviously a warm day in October!</div>
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This special horse will be a stallion soon. They start breeding at age 4 (I think). So right now, he's 'dating around' to find some ladies that he has a natural tendency toward. Hard life, right? </div>
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Ten horses, the famous red, white, and gold beer wagon and other essential pieces of equipment are transported in three 50-foot tractor-trailers. Air cushioned suspension and thick rubber flooring in the trailers ease the rigors of travelling. And the team stops each night at local stables so the gentle giants can rest.</div>
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Although I'm way behind on blog posting, I find it fitting to begin 2016 reminiscing about one of our best days of 2015, Macy's baptism. What a blessing it is to baptize our baby in a church that we see as one of God's greatest gifts to our family. We love the teaching, the theology, and the community that The Gathering offers. Truly we are closer to God and have a more fruitful marriage because of this church. </div>
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She was asleep just in time for the water. </div>
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We are so blessed by Macy's godparents, Steve Schuster & Alison Francis. Steve and Mike have been friends, well, since forever. Ali and I have been friends since college..and well that is actually farther in the past than I would care to admit! Both are humble servants of God, raising their own families up to know Christ's love. We know they will pray for our Macy fervently and support her always. We sure are grateful for these two!</div>
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Here are Mima & Papa Wade with their sweet Macy girl. She wore the gown that was hand stitched by her great grandmother Evelyn Wade (her namesake). The eyelet is perfect, the rosebuds so delicate. This dress is stunning and represents quite the legacy. We were thrilled she could wear it for her special day. (We actually chose to baptize her early enough that her arms would still fit... ran in to that trouble a bit with Amelia!)</div>
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Mima & Papa Cooper with that beautiful baby!</div>
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Macy, you have been given a gift that will not be given to anyone else. You are special, a treasure that is unique and cannot be duplicated. You have been given a purpose in life that will fill you with pleasure. Speak loving words of comfort, sing sweet songs of joy. Thank God for His marvelous gift of grace. </div>
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It seems that I won't be taking a deep breath for long, though, because our little girl is quite the scooter. I'm not quite sure I want to call it crawling yet, because the idea of 3 mobile children scares me a bit!</div>
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But Macy definitely does not stay where she is put anymore!</div>
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She's also started some solid foods! She's a big fan of oatmeal, but anything with flavor gets this face. So far she's had oatmeal, rice, green beans, peas, squash, and sweet potatoes. Carrots are next and then maybe some fruit. This is not my favorite stage of feeding babies, but it does lead in to the finger foods stage which is so much easier. As of this week I've stopped nursing her, so I guess it's time to transition to more solids!</div>
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One night I was prepping her bed time bottle, and I found her already asleep on the floor. Right thumb in her mouth. She loves that right thumb! I love how easy she is. Her temperament is just delightful. She's just full of smiles for anyone that happens to look her direction. She pretty much melts me ;)</div>
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I'm not sure where the past 3 years have gone. My little baby girl with the round cheeks and half moon eyes has grown in to a spirited 3 year old girl. </div>
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She communicates very well, loves to sing, and says all of her letters except 'Y'. So she frequently asks for 'Logurt', likes to do 'Loga', and loves 'Lellow'. </div>
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It has been absolutely delightful to watch her turn in to a big sister. She loves sweet Macy fiercely. (So much so that I ask her to give Macy some space daily). </div>
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She was all dressed up here for a little shopping date with mommy!</div>
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Our little mover and shaker started to roll from from front to back early on in month 3. </div>
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Caught her mid-kick here! Super excited to be 3 months! August 23, 2015.</div>
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At four months she continued to roll along. </div>
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She weighed in at <span id="goog_2089532222">12lb 14oz (25%) and is 24.25 inches long (25-50%).</span></div>
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She's my only child to have ever fallen asleep at a Cardinal game.</div>
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Again, I LOVE how flexible and easy she is in so many settings!</div>
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She is so so loved by her big brother and sister who share very well!</div>
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<span style="color: black;">God really treated us to a special gift by adding this sweet girl to our family! Happy 4 months Macy! September 23, 2015. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">We baptized her in September (separate post coming soon). </span><u><span style="color: black;"></span></u></div>
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She's napping almost 95% of the time in her crib (yay!). She's starting to get on a nap schedule, and she's been old enough to cry it out a little at night. This means she is sleeping a bit better at night, only waking 2-3 times. I love when sleep schedules start to formalize. It does crunch the time you can be out of the house, but it's so much easier to anticipate a baby's needs!</div>
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She's rolling back to front and preferring to sleep on her tummy. If she was my first, I would flip her over every time I found her this way. Now I know that she's strong enough to get herself there and must be ok! And I've also learned to never wake a sleeping baby. </div>
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She no longer stays where she's put. Somehow got all of the way off the mat. I know that this is just the begining of a mobile baby. I'm NOT ready for that!</div>
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5 months. October 23, 2015. </div>
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Since I am just getting to the 'one month' blog a few days after she turns 2 months, I'll just blog about them both! </div>
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Love looking at the difference! </div>
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9lb 2oz (4 weeks); 9lb 4oz(6 weeks)</div>
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She was working HARD on tracking, cooing, and head control. </div>
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Sleep was intermittent (for me), though I should applaud her for sorting out her nights and days almost immediately upon arrival home from the hospital. It <em>may </em>have something to do with the fact that it's VERY loud at our house during the day!</div>
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She's a great eater & generally not a very spitty baby. However, when she spits, it's every.where.</div>
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She has had a ton of visitors this first month, too! </div>
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Uncle Ryan has the touch. </div>
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Papa and his girls. </div>
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Aunt Lindsey loves sweet Macy. </div>
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The best big cousins a girl could ask for!</div>
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Snug as a bug...</div>
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Sleeping like her daddy did. Love that belly!</div>
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Two very special friends Claire & Ali. These ladies will have a special role in each of my girls' lives as their Godmothers! Claire for Amelia & Ali for Macy girl!</div>
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Macy's 'witching' hour is from 8-9 pm or so.... and therefore she gets lots of on-the-shoulder cuddles! We have an identical picture of Mima Wade holding Amelia the same way at one week old. </div>
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So after one month, the jury is still out on who she looks most like. She has Owen's expressive brown line (we used to call him the professor), and she grunts & snorts like Amelia (so maybe they have the same nose?!?). Either way her sweet newborn stretches are just adorable. I LOVE them so much that I would have another baby <em>just </em>for the newborn stretches. But then I remember pregnancy, delivery, and all of the work (and money) it takes to raise a child.. and I think we will stop at 3! I love this baby to pieces already, and it's been so nice to get out with a newborn in to warm weather! </div>
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On the way to her one month Well Baby Visit. It's the same outfit Amelia wore to hers!</div>
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So now we are at 2 months. Macy's stats: </div>
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10lb 13.4oz (25-50%)</div>
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22 inches (50%)</div>
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Here she is on the way to her 2 mo appointment...</div>
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Her nights are either wonderful or awful. You would think she's 2 months old or something! In the last week, though, she's given me several 5 or 6 our stretches. So she'll eat at 9 and then again at 2 or 3. I almost feel like a new woman.. even sleeping enough to feel safe driving on the highway again!</div>
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Macy is more expressive by the day. She's awake more, though she still sleeps a lot! She's still in 2-3 hour cycles of eat, play, sleep. Her sleeping is still very flexible which is wonderful because I have been carting her all over the place during this maternity leave. Mostly it's either an effort to decorate my house or entertain her siblings, but she'll sleep anywhere! I know this is coming to an end soon, though, so when we are at home I'm trying to put her down for naps in her crib. </div>
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Macy got to meet sweet Kim (another DEAR friend... I'm so blessed). And you can't see it, but baby girl Green is underneath Macy in this pic. She's due to arrive Aug 27! Come on, baby girl!</div>
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Sisters, sisters!</div>
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SO big in her 4th of July tutu. I.can't.even.</div>
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My little summer baby. Love her to pieces. </div>
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Her new favorite pastime is to lay on her back & kick and coo. </div>
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Start them early. She did make it to her first Cards game. Slept through 6 innings, ate, and watched the next 2. We left the game because <em>I </em>was cranky ;)</div>
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Love that floppy cheek!</div>
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She's not smiling, but this picture shows her features so well! She looks less and less like her siblings with each day (I think!)</div>
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This is a 3 month outfit. It always amazes me how quickly babies grow. </div>
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This one has more rolls than my other two. (YAY!)</div>
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My maternity leave comes to an end on Monday. I'm not ready to leave her, but she will be in great hands with her Mimas. I so love this flexible, calm, and sweetsie baby and I can't wait to continue to share her growth and development! </div>
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