Kelson Updates...

Its amazing how big Kelson is getting already. I was just looking at her the other day in her bouncy seat and realized how much bigger she is now. Its so exciting, yet sad, cause that means she is growing up so fast. She is showing more expressions too. She loves to smile- esp in the mornings. That's her favorite time of the day- I think. We have started the Enfimil with Iron formula and she is doing great. Well except for the GREEN poo poo that has come with it. But we are just supplementing, so its not all the time, but good lord what a difference in breast milk and formula. I noticed the other day that she was watching me eat some pringles and she started "mocking me and chewing" and staring at me eating. It was amazing.

Kelson LOVES bathtime. She loves to have the running water over her and just lay in there. Its amazing how much stronger and bigger she is now. She used to SCREAM when I bathed her but she loves it now. I love the smell of a clean baby.

She loves when people sing to her. She already has a knack for music. A few weeks back I laid her on my chest and I was singing "I loved her first". She was smiling so big and cooing and singing along- it was the neatest experience ever. Of course I was bawling and couldn't sing. Jason wasn't her to experience it, but I'm sure I can get her to do it again. I played this song all the time when I was pregnant, so I really think she remembers it and it soothes her.

I broke out the bumbo yesterday to try out and she did GREAT. She could sit in it pretty well, but she still needs a few more weeks to really do it by herself. But I think around Thanksgiving she will be doing it on her own. Don't worry it will only be on the floor- no tables! ;)

I can't believe my little girl is already 2 1/2 months old. Jason comes home Sunday and will be home for a while. We are going to Orlando next Thurs for a week. Heartland has two shows down there. Kelson's first flight- well see how she does.

Carving the pumpkins...

We are a little behind on carving this year, due to Jason's schedule, but we managed to get it done before Halloween, so this past Sunday, Jason and I turned on the "Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" and "Haunted Mansion" and got to carving. I was VERY impressed with our carving this year. Jason had a scary face, I had bat eyes and star nose and mouth, and Kelson's was the best. I bought a Disney princess pattern book from Wal-Mart and laughed when I realized how detailed it was gonna be, but thought I would give it a shot. I think I did GREAT. Kelson's pumpkin was the rose from the Beauty and the Beast movie. Of course Kelson wasn't able to help, but she slept while we carved, so that was help enough.
I had seen a picture online of a baby in a pumpkin and thought of that idea for our Halloween e-cards this year, so i cleaned out my pumpkin really well, blew out the candle in it- hehe, and we stuck a cloth inside and Kelson. She did SOOOOOO good. She seemed to really enjoy it. We got some great shots of her. What a wonderful Halloween we had. I made a joke that last Sunday was pumpkin carving time and this Sunday will be the putting up of the Christmas Tree!

Catching up...

Well our Halloween Costumes this year were a hit :) Jason was Popeye, I was Olive Oyl, and Kelson was Sweet Pea. Jason and I went to our annual Halloween party (can you believe Jason was in town on a weekend- I still can't believe it) hehe. Kelson stayed home with her memere and we went out. We had a great time. I'm going to post some pics from that night on my kodakgallery so check out the albertsland website. It was hard trying to get myself dressed then wake up Kelson to dress her. She was NOT happy. But we managed to snap a few pictures. We all had a great time!!! I'm just now catching up on my sleep from Sat night. Guess those days of staying up all night are over now... ;)

Prayer Circle for Robbie Mathis...

Jason's godson, Robbie Mathis, has been feeling ill for the past two months. It all started with an ear infection that turned bad. He was taking antibiotics, but nothing seemed to work to get rid of the infection. After many weeks of antibiotics and pain meds they got the infection to go away, but the pain wouldn't subside. He has been in excruciating pain for the last two months, so his parents recently took him to Vanderbilt children's hospital to find out what was wrong and what was causing him so much pain. Apparently Robbie's brain was still sending the message that he was in pain and somehow a nerve was damaged in the process. He has been unable to go to school or get up and play - like a normal child. This young man is one of the sweetest kids you will ever meet (the whole family is that way). The dr's believe that he is going to make a full recovery with the proper meds and rehab. Robbie's motor and walking skills were somewhat damaged through all of this. I know that he will make a full recovery and FAST. He is such a fun kid with lots of spunk, so I know he will do just fine. Being a mother now, I realize how much you go through what your child is feeling. Please keep Robbie and the whole Mathis family in your prayers. I'm attaching a picture of Jason and I with the Mathis family- we went to Disney last summer and had a blast (Robbie is standing in front of Jason). Just want him to know that we are ready to do it again next summer! Here's to a FAST and WONDERFUL recovery. We love you guys.