Exhausted and There is More to Come

Well, we just returned today from our extended-weekend-road-trip down to Cali for Grandma Sewell's 80th birthday party. It was a ton of fun to see everyone, and we even got the chance to drop by and see the whole Rexford Clan and catch up a bit before heading back. On the way back we also saw the Serface's and their beautiful new home near Eugene, OR.
It was such a tiring trip, and I am sure that if I wasn't ready to collapse I would expand on that, but for now I just wanted to ask for prayer. Tomorrow is Lizzie's last Cardiology appointment up at OHSU-Doernebecher before we move. It is going to be very sad to leave the people that saved our little girl's life and on top of it all I get to spend the morning keeping Lizzie from eating or drinking anything, but apple juice and water, until noon when she can't even have those things. She is tired just like the rest of us, so pray for her to be patient and for whatever reason not to be hungry or thirsty tomorrow. We will let you kow how it goes.
Thanks ahead of time for your prayers!

Clothes

Finding clothes of Ellie's that still fit her is getting harder and harder. So out of desperation tonight, we tried putting her in one of Lizzie's shirts.

It fit.

(And we're not talking, it's bigger so of course it'll fit. It actually fit.)

Growing up

Our little girls are growing up.

Lizzie got to 'hold' Ellie today. Ellie is about 7/8 the size of Lizzie. No joke.

Lizzie has really picked up on being helpful. She will bring Ellie's things to Ellie if they're just lying around. Tonight, when I was putting Ellie down for 'ni-ni,' I had forgotten to bring Ellie's blanket with me. But not to worry, Lizzie (without being asked) came running in, blanket in tow. She is a very thoughtful little girl who loves her sister very much.

Ellie is now eyeing solid food. Tonight we caught her staring at a chip and smacking her lips.

It is Finished...

Steph has been working on and off for the last couple of years on a quilt for our bed. Well, it is finally done. Great job Babe!

Fun weekend

It's just me and Lizzie this weekend. Steph's taking Ellie away on a girl weekend with Steph's core group of female friends, so it's just me and my firstborn. I'm looking forward to it.

Piggies

Today, Lizzie played Piggies with Ellie's toes.

Click the link to see the action:

Piggies

4 mo. check up

Ellie had her 4 month check up today. She's one healthy 4 month old. As for the stats:

25-1/4" long -- 75 percentile

16 lbs 2 oz -- 95 percentile

That's right ladies and gentlemen, our 4 month old Ellie is the size of an average 6 month old.

Rollin'

Last night, Ellie rolled over! It took a lot of effort; and she was close for a few days, but after much effort, she finally was able to tuck the shoulder and make the roll.

She's done it a few different times today; she'll be a pro within the week I wager.

Go Ohio State!

Here's hoping they win the NCAA championship tonight!

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