Thursday, February 17, 2011

Just a hair...

..Over nine pounds (or is it hare- I tried to google it and couldn't find a reference for the actual saying). This little girl is just ounces away from doubling her birth weight. She gained 5 oz. this last week!

Last night I was going through some things in our office and found Gracie's baby book. She was 13 lbs. 7oz. at Maisy's age. Aren't oldest children so lucky? I kept such a good record of all of her milestones. Sorry, Gunner. Sorry, Maisy. :)
And I know she was smiling before, but boy is this girl smiling a lot now. How can you not pull out the camera 24-7 when they don't wipe these adorable grins off of their faces? These pictures are all from the last few days. Doesn't she look like a happy girl? She is. My absolute favorite has been the few times I've caught her smiling when nobody is within her view. It is like she's totally amused with herself and almost breaks into a little gurgling laugh. I wish I knew what was so funny.
We go to the cardiologist a week from today. She'll have a chest x-ray and I'm interested to see what they say. The home health nurse predicts that she won't need surgery until early summer. I'll let you know what they say next week.

6 comments:

MBurt said...

She reminds me of her mom! I think I clearly remember going into your room to find you smiling at yourself. :) Not really but she really is such a happy and healthy girl. 9 lbs... she is growing fast. Rigdon was 7.6 at 6 days old. I can't even imagine! Can't wait to hear that she doesn't need surgery at all!

Unknown said...

She's adorable! I can see how she looks more like you. Congrats on doubling the birth weight, Maisy!

belliesue said...

Oh, so cute! I think I'll post one of these pictures on our fridge to create a happier atmosphere in our home.

I'm so proud of you and your running!!! Go Fight Win!!!

Jess said...

Oh, My, Gosh I need to snuggle that darling little girl. So not fair that all of us have had to wait this long. She is a doll mag, love it!

Kim said...

So adorable!! I LOVE those smiles! :)

CNeilson said...

Maisy fits this quote from my YW lesson today - "Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." Pres. Uchdorf. Love the smiles.