Big Blue Eyes...

If I had a dime for every time someone said that...So here they are - right back at ya.



Daddy can't stand that blue vein between her eyes, but mommy knows it will fade over time.




I'd like to say this is a recent picture, but it's really not, its about a month old. We're all doing well over here. Not much to report, which is good sometimes. Abbey is still doing great with solids - started meats - yum! (gag) And she still doesn't drink much.

I recently had a dear friend remind me to focus on the positives when it comes to Abbey...it's made me stop and reflect how blessed we are to have this dear child. It's sometimes easy to get carried away with all that has to be done with her "conditions". It's nice to be still and know that she is exactly who she is supposed to be. One with a purpose we may never know...my purpose is to love her...that I can do.



Amanda has recently come to learn about "dip" (i.e. Ranch Dressing) thanks to her cousin Anna & an overnight trip to Aunt Jan's.

Here's how much she loves it...

(yes, that's a scrape above her right eye; she fell on the driveway - her middle name "aint" Grace for nothin'!)

Featherweight Class!

Weighing in at 10 pounds, 10 ounces and 23 3/4 inches, Abigail Marie is officially 6 months old! (as of Monday)

The good news of the week is that Abbey now only has to wear the club-foot brace when she sleeps! The doctor thinks her feet look great and unless there are any issues (blisters, etc.), we won't return to see them for 3 months.

Abbey's pediatrician thinks she looks great too. However, since she is so small (no longer on the charts) he has suggested that we seek the opinion of a GI specialist - just to be sure there is nothing more we need to consider for her nutrition. We will do this some time in the next 2 months. Unless something else comes up, we won't see the pediatrician again for 3 months.

As far as the nerves at the base of Abbey's spine, she is scheduled to have an MRI done on May 22. They will have to sedate her in order to ensure they are able to obtain the pictures they need. We then see the neurologist 2 days later on May 24 for the initial consultation.

As always, we continue to ask you to pray for this dear child. Specifically ask God to give her the ability to grow and develop as normally as He has planned. We also ask that she would begin to be a better drinker. I know that sounds funny... she is doing great with solids, but has never been a big drinker; we are lucky if she drinks 2 oz a feeding. She obviously needs more to grow and flourish.

Easter Fun!

Ok, I know I'm a week late - y'all give me a break - it's busy around here!

The Loot!

The Hunt...

The other hunt...

Our sweet girls...

(we need some hair!!!)

Quick Update On Abbey

Urologist appointment today. Sono & visit with our favorite chap from across the pond...Sono looks great - kidneys are growing as they should. Bladder still has some debris but at this point not a concern. He confirmed that yes she is small and IF there is an issue, it could be with her small intestine (large intestine seems to be working fine - I won't post how we know that - it's a little TMI). Her small intestine might not be long enough to absorb all the nutrients she needs.

She is doing very well with eating solids. She is now up to 2 T of cereal w/ fruit in the morning & 1.5-2 jars of veggies between lunch & dinner - 3 meals a day! Our visit with her pediatrician should tell us more next week. She could just be a small kid! We ask that you continue to pray for Abbey's overall health and specifically that her small intestine is in deed long enough.