Jace - 6 months

Jace is actually now 7 months, but I thought I would give a quick update since he had a doctor's appointment today. At his 6 month appointment, he was 28 1/4" long (95th%) and 17 lbs 5oz (50th%). He had dropped in weight from the 90th% to the 50% although he hadn't actually lost weight. The doctor was not too concerned since he was developing and growing taller but decided to have him come in a month later (today) for a weight check and head check (his head was growing too fast). We found out today that he weighs 18 lbs 13 oz, still in the 50th% but growing, so no concerns. He will just be tall and skinny. His head growth slowed down, so no helmet...yea!! He is developing well and everything looks great! We are having so much fun with our little boy.

Jace's 6 month pictures are also ready to view. Please check them out at http://marcphotography.zenfolio.com/p1007092746. They are pictures 1 - 24. I need suggestions on favorites because I LOVE them all. Andrew and Tiffany at Marc Photography did a GREAT JOB as usual!!!

Thanks for the great pics guys!

Camping

This weekend we enjoyed a wonderful, long weekend of camping. We stayed at Conestoga Campground in Eastmanville with my mom and dad, Bryan, Katy and Rogue.

It was special for Jace (not that he'll remember) because it was his first time camping!

We did a lot of relaxing, swimming, eating, playing, and sitting around the campfire. The guys also tried some bow fishing but didn't have much luck. I can't wait to camp again in a couple of weeks!!

Jordyn watching us instead of sleeping

Jace's sleeping arrangements for the weekend

Fourth of July

Happy Independence Day to everyone and Happy Birthday to my dad!!

On Friday, Chad & Amber invited us to their house to grill and swim. We had a lot of fun. Jordyn and Elijah are such water rats. They have no fear! We ate good food, swam, had a campfire, and even did some very mild fireworks for the kids.

Grandpa & Grandma w/Rogue & Jace

Jordyn swam until her lips were purple!Jace...smiling...as always!Jordyn & ElijahJordyn & Elijah popping Snap-It's
Our "big-time" fireworks display
Jordyn's reaction to the fireworks

Kiddie Pool

Jordyn loves her kiddie pool, but she refuses to sit down in it!

Memorial Day Weekend at Silver Lake

We spent Memorial Day weekend at Silver Lake with our family. We had such a good time just being with family and enjoying the beautiful weather!

The guys spent a lot of time fishing

Jordyn enjoyed the sand!

She wasn't thrilled for the boat ride at first but ended up liking it.

Feeding the fish with dad

Jace sporting his new life jacket.

The sun and all the action wore Jace out. He slept most of the time

There wasn't a lot of sleeping room so he did some of his sleeping in the shower!

CLEANING

She might get her good looks from her daddy, but she gets this from me (not sure if I should be proud of that or not!)

Jordyn "helps" fold the laundry and even sets it nicely on my pile when she is done!

She also loves "keening" (cleaning) her chairs with the water bottle.

This actually keeps her busy for very long period of time~

1st Visit to the Dentist

Jordyn had her 1st dentist visit today. I made an appt for her because her left lateral incisor (one of the teeth next to her front 2 teeth) never came in. She has had her front teeth since 6 months and her right top lateral since 9 months. She also has most of her other teeth. The dentist wanted to get an x-ray to see if her baby tooth had not developed & to see if an adult tooth was developed. I almost cancelled the appointment thinking there is no way they are going to get an x-ray. She won't even let me help her brush her teeth!

I decided to give it a try. Jordyn did very good at first. She sat in my lap on the chair and proudly held her new tootbrush and stickers. The dental assistant got to look at her teeth while Jordyn showed off how she says "Ahhhh" and "Eeeee". We practiced before we went in :-). However, Jordyn got very upset when they put the "blanket" on her for the x-ray, and even more upset when they tried sticking the paper stuff (whatever it is) in her mouth for the x-ray. We tried about 3 times and failed. They asked if I wanted to give up or try again. I said I would try to calm her and then we could try one more time.

I got her calm by playing "circle, circle, circle...dot, dot dot" on her back. She allowed me to continue tickling her back while the assistant's got an x-ray!!! Jordyn was so proud of herself and I am so proud of her too!!

Turns out that her baby tooth is up there and developed fine. It is slanted just the slightest bit which is maybe causing it to be slow in coming through, but everything looks good. We should see her new tooth soon!!

Way to go Jordyn!!!