Tuesday, January 12, 2010

2 Months Already?????

My big girl just had her 2 month doctor's visit already. Other than the silent-hold my breath-turn purple-and scare mommy and daddy-cry during her shots, she did great!! She weighed in at 11 lbs. 9oz. and 23 inches long. She is right on track, and we couldn't be more grateful. I have been cherishing every moment with Allie on my time off and it has been absolutely wonderful! Now I'm starting to count down to having to return to work, and I'm getting a little nervous. Never in my working career have I ever had 12 whole weeks off and a girl could get used to this. However, I have been inexcusably lazy, so I think I will do better when I get into some sort of routine with work.


All bundled up for another doctor's appointment.


She ALWAYS falls asleep in her car seat!





Love that smile, love making her smile!!






That's my girl!!

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Granddad Quentin

http://www.fohnfuneralhome.com/index.cfm

My grandfather, Quentin Epperly, was laid to rest on January 5th. He was 90 years old. He was an amazing man. I have so many wonderful memories of him through out my child hood. He helped to build a church in Shell Knob, MO, and probably shouldn't have been on the roof as much as he was (it wasn't that long ago!). He was always a part of the Church, and for that I am truly grateful. He was a great carpenter and wood worker. He was always a hard worker. He had a wonderful smile. He lived in his own house until very recently when his health started to fade. We celebrated his 90th birthday last March, and Michael and I went to his house after the party to tell him we were pregnant. I wasn't very far along, and didn't want to tell everyone just yet, but we wanted Granddad to know. He was able to spread the news to my aunts and uncles shortly after he found out!! Because of the weather and with Allie being so dependent on me right now, we weren't able to travel to Cassville, MO for the funeral, and for that I am quite sad. He will be greatly missed. I'm so glad Michael was able to meet Granddad as well. We will have quite a lot to tell Allie about him!!