Sunday, March 8, 2009

9 Month Appointment and updates, updates

First off I apologize for the lack of entries. I'm sure no one is following my blog anymore but I will give this another go. Stella had her 9 month appointment last week and here are her stats:
Weight: 17 lbs 10 oz
Length: 27 7/8 inches
Head Circumference: 44.2 cm
Her appointment went really well and no shots were given...that was nice. She doesn't crawl yet but likes to roll to her destination. She clapped last week which was really cool. She mimics sounds and said her first "real" word. She pointed to our dog and said her name Chi-Chi. It was the funniest thing. The last three months have gone by fast and I can't believe in another three months she will be 1. The party planning has already begun!
On a sad note my grandma McKaughan passed away 2/15/08 at the age of 93. I rode down to California for the funeral with my brother Justin, his wife Rachel and their little one Molly. It was kinda crazy with 2 babies driving 11 hours, but we survived. My grandma's funeral was sad but it was a celebration of her life. My brother Justin did an awesome slide show. It really showed an awesome life she had. She was married to my grandfather for over 60 years and they had a love that was so sweet and wonderful. I know she is with him now with a big smile on her face.
I am happy to report that Stella has not had an outbreak on her little head since December. I just have to make sure she doesn't rub the spot and we are good. On a side note I really wish I knew more people with babies. Also in the city I live in (Auburn) there are no kid gyms and the City does not offer programs for Stella's age. I could drive out to Kent, Covington or Federal Way for kid gyms but with naps/schedules it's just hard. There is a park in my neighborhood but it's small and no one is ever there :( Elizabeth is now watching Stella with Aunalise (who is exactly 2 years older..same bday) at least 1 day a week when I go to work. Aunalise loves Stella and they have a good time together.
It is snowing like crazy today and it's March! What is going on here?? I will try and be better about posting more. Hope all is well with everyone and soon enough summer will be here and we will have sun!!

Candace