5 month photo shoot

I've had these pictures in a draft for quite some time now. Time to break them out and share with the world. First of all, these monthly photo shoots are becoming rather difficult now that Miss Juicy is more mobile. We get many goofy shots in the quest for that one 'good' one. Here are the many faces of my girl...

Oh, not that flashy box again!

FEEEEEEEEEEET!

Attempt at escape!

The 'Sweet, Precious Angel' pose

...wins over all the ladies at church!

Kickin' it on my owl!

Irresistible chunky leg rolls!

Trying to roll away...

...and this one just makes me laugh!

In other news, Juicy has also been introduced to the spoon! It was a rather shaky introduction...

 Here is the first attempt at oatmeal.

Clearly an epic fail.

Fortunately for us, take 2 was a much better success.

All parties involved end up in a grainy mess, but well worth the fun we have during the meal.

One day I'm going to regret all these iPhone pictures, but until then, I'm enjoying the convenience of a quick phone snap rather than breaking out the real deal camera.

 And for the family members that have asked...A quick month 5 happenings update:

finally outgrew 3 month clothes

smiles and laughs the majority of the time

 7:30 bed time and sleeps pretty soundly until we wake her up at 6am

reaches for everything...especially faces

rolls over and scoots all over her play mat and crib

loves to babble

behaves well enough to stay in "big Church" the entire time

first road trip...more on that later

loves different textures and scratches on everything

tried squash for the first time...was not a fan :)

can now reach the high notes in the squeal department

Momma no longer has eardrums

What? did you say something?

 

Thank you and goodbye

Thank you for your prayers for the Yarbrough family. I just wanted to let you know that Baby Henley passed away last evening. In her few days with us, I know that she felt all the love and support of a lifetime. Her story has touched so many... more than their family could have ever imagined. I am grateful that they have been so open to share this "season of life", and their testimony has certainly been an inspiration to me.

Update on Henley

Thank you all for your prayers for this precious family. God has heard them all and is so faithful to answer our prayers!!!

Baby Henley is off of the vent! They have her on the cpap and had to bump up her oxygen through the night, but had it back down to 21% Saturday morning! Please continue to pray that her lungs will get stronger and that any fractures in her ribs will heal and allow her to breathe easier! The doctors don't seem to think that there is any infection in her bowels but they're still taking every precaution and treating her as if she does. She hasn't started feeding yet and will wait on that until they know more from the reports on infection. It was mentioned that she may have to have some blood, and her nurse said it would more than likely help her feel better if she gets some. They are just watching her closely and making decisions based on the need at that moment! They are taking it hour by hour and trusting God that His grace is sufficient for TODAY!  Whitney will be discharged from the hospital today and she and Bryant will stay in Montgomery until Henley gets to come home! While we can't be sure exactly when that will be, we can trust that it will be in God's perfect timing.
Whitney posted on Facebook, "We can't thank everyone enough for the prayers, the calls, messages and offers to help- we are so grateful for God pouring out His blessings through His people! To GOD be the GLORY!!"

Candace Nelson, an amazing photographer (who just happens to be living in our old house), is a close friend of their family and was at the hospital to document Henley's birthday! Grab your tissues and check out those precious moments here.

Prayer Request

I know I'm way overdue for a post, but as I sit to write this I find it hard to write about the happenings of my own life. My heart is full of prayers for my friends and I ask that you join me in praying for them too. 

Bryant and Whitney went to college with me and  Whitney ended up being G's 5th grade teacher a couple of years ago. They are the sweetest couple ever and are expecting their second child, a baby girl, tomorrow morning...a scheduled c-section. It has been a complicated pregnancy and they will have quite the road ahead of them. Please help to cover this sweet family in your prayers.

You can read their story in Whitney's own words here.

...pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord; lift up your hands toward Him for the life of your young children...

Lamentations 2:19

Taking the long way home...

There is a reason this is the road less traveled. Jurassic Park or Dawn of the Dead??? Seriously folks. I can't make this stuff up.

Four Months

Once again, I'm here...posting about another month flying by and all the changes our little girl has made. Each phase has been more and more fun...perhaps because there's less spit up, more sleep and no more colic!!! (can I get an AMEN!)

She did so well at her 4 month check up. She weighed in at 14.6 lbs and is 23 inches long. She was all smiles until the mean nurses came in for shots. She cried a little, but calmed down just as soon as her Daddy picked her up. (but look at those legs...they were made to cushion a shot!) Then she napped for the next few hours.

Some of the housekeepers from work have been anxious to see updated pictures. When I showed them these, their response was that "she is SO juicy!" HA! Juicy! Looks like CeeLo may have just earned a new nickname!

In other update news...she rolled over!

And, as you can tell by this smile, she was rather proud of herself.

Her new favorite toys are her FEET!

Which is nice for me since they're always available!

She holds her bottles all by herself.

And she loves the pool!

We're having a great summer full of new discoveries!

A Sunday Laugh

Sadly, I had to work on Sunday. However, while I was there I received the following series of pictures from the big sisters.

I'm sure she's thinking how much fun payback will be as soon as she learns how to walk!