Allie Update

This morning I picked up Allie's Kindergarten registration packet. I can't believe she starts elementary school in August! Where has the time gone? Her immunizations are update to date, except for a TB shot. Her next adventure will be to the dentist. Here's the problem, she's never been to the dentist and not due to lack of insurance or procrastination on my part. The last couple of dentists Brett and I have had were horrible and not child friendly. The last dentist tried to get Brett to pay for an antibacterial rinse that cost over $200! Needless to say, he never went back. Hopefully, this new dentist will be better.

Allie wasn't feeling well this weekend with an ear infection, runny nose, and fever. She was so excited about getting the orange flavored antibiotic. I remember when she would spit out any type of medicine that came her way. So, I guess there's still hope for fruits and veggies.

Melanie's Dr. Visit

Melanie had her 6-month check up last week. She weighed in at a hefty 19lbs 2oz and measured 26 inches. She's in the 90th percentile for her weight and head size (it must be her huge brain). She received her immunizations and was a champ. She doesn't have to see the doctor until September.

Melanie is 6 months today!

Can you believe Melanie is 6 months already? She's gone from this skinny newborn to a plump, grabbing-for-everything infant. She is still sleeping from 8pm to 6:30 or 7am! Something that Allie never did (and still doesn't do). Melanie loves to watch Allie dance and make funny faces. Allie has finally stopped asking, "Is she awake?” Melanie laughs and smiles from the moment she wakes up to the time she goes to sleep. We've been feeding her baby food. Her favorites are sweet potatoes, squash, and all of the fruits. She's not too sure about carrots and peas. She sticks her tongue out when I try to feed her. When she laughs, I sneak a spoonful into her mouth. She goes to the doctor on Monday for her 6-month check up that includes shots and recording her weight and length. We'll see if she's off the charts in both areas. Until Monday...

Ouch! That Hurts!

That is what Brett said after Melanie bit him with her 2 new bottom teeth on Sunday. Now we're waiting for her to bite Allie.

Allison Update

Allie has been doing great. She's doing wonderful at school and being a great big sister. If she would only use gentle hands and kisses. Allie told me the other day, when asked why she was so rough with Melanie, "Oh Mommy, I just love her so much I want to kiss her all of the time". Her vocabulary is growing by the day. The other evening at bedtime, she asked me to pick up her accessories. When I asked what she meant, she named her glasses, necklace, and hat. She then went on to explain they were for the club. I think she needs to stop watching Strawberry Shortcake's Friendship Club movie. People are going to think we're letting her go clubbing in Hollywood.

Melanie's 4-month check up

Miss Melanie went for her 4-month check up this morning. She tipped the scales at 17lbs 3oz, which puts her in the 97th percentile. She measured at 25.5 inches and that puts her in the 89th percentile. To quote the nurse, "She's quite a big girl." We got the okay from the dr. to start feeding her rice cereal once a day. We'll see how that goes. Melanie is sleeping through the night (8:30pm to 6am!) and would rather suck her thumb than the pacifier. She laughs and coos at Allie alot. Now if she could only defend herself against Allie. One day...

Lots of New Photos

We took the girls to Disneyland last week. It was really beautiful all lit up and Allie had a really great time. She even rode the Matterhorn!

Christmas was great, our house was packed with food and family. I've been on vacation, and the rest has been wonderful.

I posted a ton of pictures online, be sure to check them out! (click here)


-Brett