Last Monday we took Addie to the doctor for her 1-year check-up and shots. Apparently her ear infection had not cleared up, so we had to go on another round of antibiotics. But he still gave her the shots -- 2 in each leg, poor thing! Also, she was 17 pounds -- 4th percentile, 27.5 inches (this seems low to me, I should double-check) -- 9th percentile, and her head was the 77th percentile! So I have a short, scrawny baby with a big head! We're trying to put some weight on her, but she's just not a big eater -- a big nurser lately, but is pretty limited on what she wants to eat. Oh well. I still think she looks perfect. Oh, and then Thursday Loren called me asking about chickenpox -- she now has little red spots all over her -- face, chest, back, arms, and little on the legs. The doctor's office said it could be a mild reaction. Doesn't seem to bother her. We have an appointment Monday to check on the ear infection again -- boy, that was a fun task. Her last round of antibiotics she drank no problem -- this round we literally had to force her. And forcing a 1 year old to drink something is not easy. Hopefully she got enough to get rid of that darn infection. But I think we've traumatized her from drinking anything off a spoon for a while!
Here are just a few new pics.
I love this shirt. :)
One of her new favorite toys -- the dog bowl.
First time in her swimsuit!
Looking at daddy out the window -- you can kind of see her spots here.
Friday we ventured out to Caldwell to get a little toy car for Addie from my friend Becca ($5 -- a steal!), a turkey fryer that Loren found on Craig's List (part of his beer brewing supplies), and to visit Leisa and Kyndell at the park. Leisa brought Addie's belated birthday gift, which was a gorgeous quilt, an adorable onesie, and some supercute shoes. And the quilt was made by Leisa -- who I didn't even know could sew! Apparently babies bring out the domestic goddesses in all of us. :)
The picture really doesn't do it justice -- it's not quite so blue. It's blue and brown, and the brown actually stands out more than you see here.
Saturday we had pictures taken in the morning. My ValleyBums group had a gal come up from Twin to shoot about a dozen families. We were the first ones, simply because it was the only spot left, but it actually worked perfect. We went to the Train Depot, which I must shamefully admit I had never been to before! And it's gorgeous. Lucinda (the photographer) was great. She personally edits all photos, so we haven't seen them yet (darn!) but should be getting them on a CD in the mail soon. I can't wait! After photos we attempted a bit of yard saling, but didn't find much -- a good thing because I only had $6 on me. That afternoon we ventured to Nampa out to my MIL's. We had a family BBQ out there. Before we ate, my MIL, Cassie (Ryan's -- my BIL -- girlfriend), Addie, and I ventured over to Puffy Mondaes -- a local craft store that we all fell in love with. So much gorgeous yarn! I was looking for swim diapers for Addie, but they only had teeny tiny ones. I need to call and see when they're getting their next shipment. BBQ was delicious, and us girls hung out in the living room watching Sex and the City (the movie) while the boys played poker out back. A nice evening with fam.
This is what she wore for pics.
Clapping at daddy.
Monday, which we both had off, we ventured back out to Nampa -- this time for garden plantin'! I did blog about that. It was hot, but we got most of it done before stopping for lunch -- and by that time it was really too hot to plant anymore, so Robin finished it that evening. It's so nice to have a garden. I can't wait for the deliciousness to arrive!
Tuesday Addie and I ventured out to Montour -- we were jetsetters last weekend! :) I think I was so sick of being couped up in the house when we didn't feel well that I wanted to GET OUT! We headed up to Pappy's house (my dad's) and then over to the Triangle -- the local restaurant -- for some lunch. That and Pappy show-and-tell -- he LOVES showing off Addie. I think every person in Montour, Sweet, and Emmett have seen a picture of her! After lunch we headed back, hung out a bit and had some ice cream, visited Grandma, Uncle Jim, and Uncle Tom, and then ventured down to visit the chickens and calves. By then it was time to be heading home so Addie and took off. That evening we went over to my friend Amy's for a Tupperware party. When we got home Loren showed me our new friend in the backyard -- a little bird. We were going to bring it inside, but it proved rather hard to catch, so we left and gave it some food and water, hoping it would be fine through the night. The next morning I checked on it and it was fine, but by the time I left for work it had disappeared. I'm hoping the story ends well.
Wednesday was the first day back to work after my long weekend, and I arrived to a very sad voicemail -- one of my ex-student's daughter had passed away. This ex-student, Ron, I had in my very first class I taught, and subsequently had him in at least one class every year for the last four years (this year was the first time I didn't teach him because he graduated last year). Loren even had a class with him. Our professional relationship had grown into a friendship, and I speak to him regularly for a number of reasons, most recently including an informal study group (but the group ended up just being us) we had formed to study for the GRE. Not in the mood to study much of the time, we've gotten to share some stories of personal life over the last few months. I actually knew he had a daughter during that first class he was in, because he did a presentation about Trisomy 18, the chromosomal abnormality she had. He always knew her life wouldn't last as long as most, but he always had a positive attitude. So this death was expected in that way, but I had just talked to him on Thursday, and we talk about our daughters all the time, and I didn't suspect anything was wrong. So I think the death on Saturday must have been sudden (not that an expected death makes it any easier). I just find Ron to be such an amazing person. He's the type of man that could be angry with the world, and be completely justified (after all of the things he's been through) -- but he is the most positive, compassionate, considerate person I think I've ever met. He's always been incredibly appreciative and never takes anything for granted. Whenever I'd mention Khaile (his daughter) he would completely light up -- she was his whole world. I'm just so devastated for him. Loren, Addie, and I are attending her funeral today, to show our support. I have such a hard time with things like this because I so badly want to help, want to take the pain away somehow, and I feel entirely helpless.
On Thursday a couple gals from work and I participated in a walking rally -- we had a list of clues for locations on campus and had to go to each location, take a picture, and be the first ones back. It was fun and definitely great exercise, but we didn't win. :(
Here's one of our beautiful pics. ;)
I finally got some sewing done last night. I have a bunch of wool sweaters I've felted that I want to recycle into soakers, shorties, and longies, for Addie, but I have yet to perfect the pattern.
Here was my first go. Too tall in front, too short in back, and waist too big. And I couldn't get Addie to hold still for a pic!
Second go. I have yet to try them on Addie, but they look much better. I still think the waist may be a bit big. Maybe I can squeeze some elastic in there.
I think that's everything I wanted to say. Please keep Ron in your thoughts.
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