Mother's Day...

Our little family

Marley & her Daddy!

Our little bug

Marley & Ellison

All the girls with their baby's!

On Mother's day Rob, Marley and I went to mom and dad's to have lunch and enjoy the pretty day. Later in the afternoon Aunt KT, Uncle Jason, cousin Ellison, Uncle Adam, Aunt Angie and cousin Parker joined us. It was a pretty day outside so we got to spend it outside at the dock. The kids got to play with each other, spend time with the family and play (or stand) in the water in the creek. Parker was also excited about throwing rocks into the water. The big kids (meaning the boys and dad) tried to fly a kite that Adam had bought, needless to say it was not much of a success, but it was absolutely hilarious. When all the kids get a little older they are going to think that you need a golf cart to fly a kite. Parker has gotten to where he knows which baby is which and Marley and Ellison are still trying to figure each other out. Our family has always had fun together no matter what the occasion, but now that all of us have kids it is fun to watch them learn about each other and interact. Mother's day was very relaxing and I am so fortunate to have been able to spend the day with my mom and family. Rob and Marley are the best gifts I could ever receive. I feel like I am the luckiest girl in the world to have such a wonderful husband, daughter and family. I hope every body's mother's day was as wonderful as mine!

Tuesday - Fun day

Marley trying to kiss Parker

Papa reading to Marley

What a cutie and such a big boy!
(Parker)

Marley's trying to figure out what Parker is doing

Nana, Marley, Papa & Parker

Parker & Marley

My Nana is starving me...hehe

Yesterday while Marley was at Nana's; Adam brought cousin Parker over for the afternoon. Marley loves watching, talking, giving kisses and "trying" to play with Parker. I know Marley and Parker enjoyed their afternoon together and had fun trying to figure each other out. Needless to say Marley loves her Tuesday's with Nana & Papa and greatly enjoyed her vist with couisn Parker and Uncle Adam.

Big week of "First"

Marley sleeping on her belly at night for the first time...so sweet

Goodness gracious....who would have thought that Little Miss Marley Jo would have so many "first" within 4 short days. This week has definitley made me realize that our baby girl is definitely growing up. I am so happy she is accomplishing all that she is, but it is very hard on her momma with all of this happening so quickly (especially in 4 days). In the past 4 days Marley has cut her first tooth, is sitting up, rolling over both directions, sleeping on her belly and sitting in a high chair while eating her baby food. I am not kidding all of this is really has happened in the past 4 days. I guess when little Miss Marley decides to do something she definitely does it all. Rob keeps saying that if she keeps doing things at this rate she will be crawling by next week and talking and walking by the next...hehe...I know that won't happen but if it was to happen I think this momma might just have a break down!

Fun Tuesday....

Marley in the new jumper/bouncer that Nana & Papa bought for the grandkids

Marley & Tammy

Marley sleeping on her tummy for the fist time

Yesterday Mom and Marley had a fun day. They went to the bank to see Lana and to Uno's to eat lunch with Tammy. After they got home Marley got to play with Papa for a while. Marley wasn't very interested in looking at Lana while she was holding her because she didn't want to miss any of the action going on at the bank or miss any of the cars going by. Marley is a very observant little one. Tammy also said she got initiated into Marley's "good friend club" at lunch since she got spit up. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends that love our little ones the way they do.

Marley also had a "first" yesterday and Nana was so excited that it happened while Marley was at her house. While Marley was taking a nap she rolled over from her back to her stomach and started crying. Mom went in there and patted her back to let her know it was ok and she slept on her stomach the rest of her nap! This was the first time that Marley has ever slept on her stomach since she was just a few weeks old. She is changing and growing up so quickly! We can't believe it.

Such a big girl!!!

On Friday, we took Marley for her 6 month well baby visit. Dr. Dee said Marley was growing wonderfully and everything checked out perfectly. Now we are to give Marley baby food 2-3 times a day. Actually we are only giving it to her twice a day because she isn't a big eater yet. As of Sunday, Marley has been sitting in the high chair when we are feeding her. In the mornings we give her baby oatmeal and a fruit (sounds like alot, but honeslty she doesn't eat much at all) plus her bottle. She gets her normal bottles through out the day and at night we give her a veggie and a fruit before her bath and night time bottle. We were also told to start giving her water or fruit juice, but no more than 4oz per day. So yesterday afternoon I put some apple juice/water in her bottle and you could tell by the look on her face that she was so excited because she wasn't expecting a bottle. Well Marley tried it and you could tell that she definitley wasn't to sure about it. I am sure she was thinking"mommy this isn't my milk and if it is something is really wrong with it".

Marley also started rolling from her back to her tummy this weekend. Now she is really on the move. She will play on her back for a short period of time, then will roll to her tummy. I think she just likes the fact that she can finally do this. I wish ya'll could see her face, her eyes get real big and then she has a huge smile right after she rolls to her tummy. She is growing up so fast!

Marley's 6 month doctor's visit stats:

Weight: 15lbs 12oz - 45 percentile
Length: 26.5 inches long - 40 percentile

Marley has gotten an inch longer in the past two months and gained a little over 2 pounds. From her previous appointments (RSV shots etc.) we are able to tell that her weight gain is leveling off. She is no longer gaining an ounce a day. Our next well baby check up is at 9 months! We can't believe that she is already 6 months old!

Happy 6 months Marley Jo!

Marley Jo, her first day home, 10 days old

I can't believe that 6 months ago today at 2:34am little Miss Marley Jo entered this world. It seems like yesterday that she made her suprise entrance. The past 6 months have been the best 6 months of our lives and we look forward to many, many more. Just when you think it can't get any better; Marley Jo lets us know that it definitley can. When looking at her newborn pictures I can't believe how tiny she was. The first 10 days of her life were very hectic to say the least. I think because of some of the issues we had to face it is hard for me to realize that she was so tiny. Now looking at her you definitley would never know she was a premie, she is still little, but not premie little. She has done wonderfully! Rob and I have been truly blessed to have such a wonderful baby girl. We honestly never knew true love until we have our little bug! Happy 6 months Marley Jo - we truly love you more than you will ever know.

Ready for a swim...

Marley and Nana are having so much fun today! Last Father's day I gave dad a little bathing suit, baby sunglasses, a baby beach towel and a life jacket (all girl related) since we had just found out that we were going to have their first granddaughter. Since mom and dad live on the lake this was the perfect gift, especially since all of this stuff could stay at their house and during the summer we are out there quite a bit. So this morning I received the above pictures from mom. Looks like Nana likes playing dress up with Marley - actually Mom said Marley is already looking forward to going swimming at Nana and Papa's. I know they are having a blast and I thought the pictures were to cute not so share.