Baby Dedication

We had the joy of publicly dedicating Olivia to the Lord last weekend! The dedication was held at the church we are currently attending where my parents are members. Wesley's parents (Gammi and PawPaw) and sister, Mandy, were able to come up for the dedication which was SO special for us! Also, my parents (Grandma and Grandpa), Jordan and his girlfriend, Brittany, as well as Caleb's girlfriend, Sam, were able to come - we are so thankful for their support and love for Olivia!
The service was so sweet and God-honoring. The verse that Daddy read for Olivia was Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight". Olivia did really well throughout the service even though it was getting close to bedtime! Here are a few pictures from this special time:

Olivia - 6 months...a little late

Our spirited little munchkin! You are very active, in fact, you are rarely still and quiet unless you are sleeping. You are passionate and are GREAT at letting us know what you want and when you want it :) You like attention! For example, Mommy and Grandma were talking while riding in the car and you kept talking louder and louder until Mommy and Grandma started talking to you :) You like to be louder than whatever noise is going on around you! You are such a smiley baby and melt our hearts as well as everyone who meets you. The nursery workers told me this week that you were "observant", "SO interactive" and that you "entertained the whole room - babies and workers".

Your 6 month doctor appointment went well even though you didn't like getting your shots! You are growing well even though you are petite - 14lbs (10-15%), 24 1/2 inches (5%). Your eczema was getting worse so the doctor gave us some stronger cream for that. We also got some medicine for your reflux and it has REALLY helped. You are spitting up less, more happy, and don't wake up screaming anymore unless of course you are hungry :)

You started solid food this month and have done pretty well with it. Some days are better than others. So far mommy has made you avacado, banana, sweet potatoes, butternut sqash, and whole grain brown rice cereal. I think sweet potatoes and bananas are your favorites so far.

You reached quite a few milestones this month - yay! You are now sitting without support, rolling back to tummy, transferring toys from one hand to the other, imitating sounds such as "ba" and "ma", putting your toes in your mouth, and recognizing your name! You love looking at yourself in the mirror, bouncing, splashing in the tub, reading books, putting toys in your mouth, playing with your feet, looking out the window, dancing to music, and of course talking! One of the things you still don't like is riding in your car seat - mommy has to sing to you most of the time and usually has to sing "the crocodile song" to keep you from fussing. You also don't really do well when we try to go out to eat. I think the noise bothers you and you try to talk or fuss louder than it is in the restaurant. You like drinking water out of mommy's straw and that keeps you calm for a little bit. Usually we end up passing you around the table or someone gets up and walks around with you - you're a little high strung baby girl :)

You still are not sleeping through the night but Mommy and Daddy have decided that's okay and we are working on helping you sleep better without needing us! Just this week we stopped swaddling you and you started sleeping on your tummy for the most part. We have a similar routine before naps and before bedtime of closing the blinds, reading books, and singing songs. Before bed we also have bath time and sometimes a little massage while lullaby music is playing. You are taking 2-3 naps a day and they are usually about 45 minutes but sometimes I can get you to sleep longer for your morning nap.

We love you so very much and are thankful for each day that the Lord gives us with you! We pray daily that you will come to know the Lord and that you will follow him all the days of your life!