Such a trooper

We had to take Eden to the doctor last week for her first "sick" visit (if you could call it that). Eden had developed a bad diaper rash, with bleeding, but had not been any more fussy or had difficulty sleeping! She's a trooper. I know I would be upset if I had been in her situation. I think we realized how much she can tolerate! We took her in to see our nurse practitioner, Christy, and she was great! Eden's rash cleared up within 36 hours of the Dr's visit.

We are so thankful to God for Eden's good health, and that this was her first doctor's visit that wasn't a regularly scheduled check-up!

Snow week!

Sunday January 9th, a big snow storm (well, big for Georgia) came in that night. We woke up to about 6 inches of snow on Monday morning. We had sent home all of the Ranch boys and girls in fear of losing power and not having adequate resources. This was a great decision, seeing that we were snowed/iced into our home for the majority of the week. We were, however, able to walk to our neighbors homes, so we gathered for soup, a Wi tournament and sledding to avoid cabin fever. It was a fun, lazy week!

I look forward to snow next year when Eden can get out and play in it!!

Eden is eating cereal!

My 29th

Just wanted to share a picture of the yummy and creative breakfast my sweet husband, John, made for me on my birthday, January 5th.

John also took me on a shopping spree to REI the week before to get some colder weather walking/hiking gear! I am ready to finish working off this baby weight!

4 month check-up

The first week of January we took Eden for her 4 month check-up. She was 14lbs 3oz (75%) and 27in (95%+) long. She esentially gained 3 lbs and 3.5 in, so there is a bit of a trend in her growth patterns (last appt. she had gained 3 lbs and 3 in).

She was at or ahead of all her developmental milestones and she was so happy and engaging with Dr. Hilton and his nurse. She got her second round of shots and she did excellent with those once again. Just a little bit of crying, but she slept like a champ the next 24 hours. I started wondering if we could make shots a weekly thing! :)

Eden is truly a JOY! Living up to her name - our "perfect joy." She is sleeping so well, through the night (I am talking 12-13 hours at a time) and has been for several weeks now. She is also drooling a lot which makes me think she is beginning teething, but she has been drooling a lot for the past 3-4 weeks and still no sign of teeth. She is smiling, laughing, making all kinds of fun noises and over the past two weeks she has been trying to blow raspberries!

Sweet girl

Day After Christmas - Rolling Over

The day after Christmas was Eden's 4 month birthday. She decided to celebrate by rolling over for the first time! I can't believe how fast she is growing! I didn't get photos of the first roll, but I captured her rolling a few days later:

Eden is such a sweet and wonderful baby! We love caring for her so much - it truly is a JOY! She has been making so many new sounds and getting so strong. We are thankful to God for her health, growth and safety!

The night after Christmas, John's sister Julia and her family (Marty and Logan) joined us for the Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier and dinner at Cracker Barrel. We had a great time with them while they were visiting from West Virginia!