Too Cute...

Riley

What to say? Just think this is such a cute picture!!

Trying Foods

We went to the new GI doctor last week and we REALLY like her. She had a great attitude...to sum it up..."What do we do to get rid of the tube?" Yea, that is what we want to know and do. Our last doctor had not wanted us to start any types of food yet, but this doctor said to jump right in so that is what we have done. We have tried apples and pears so far; I think apples are a little strong for Keegan, but pears go down a little better. Of course now Riley wants to eat what Keegan does, goofy girl!! We are also trying a different formula in the bottle; she said some kids will not drink what they get through the tube. So far not really seeing a difference there but we are still hopeful. We are to try those 2 things for the next month and go back for a follow up and we will go from there. The good news is that he is gaining weight nicely and looking pretty chunky these days.

Keegan update

Keegan is doing good these days. No, we are not rid of the feeding tube yet, but since he pulled it out today we let him have a break this afternoon. He is now gaining weight quite nicely and is happy and full of energy. We still have to get him eating more by mouth, but we will get there; we are making a little progress, but slowly. Keegan's big news of the week is that he had another tooth come in today and he has 3 more that will be in any day now. He loves his toys that play music and loves the bath tub. He is a funny boy!!

Riley Update

Riley has had a big week this week. Here are pictures from her first dentist appointment. I got my teeth cleaned first so then she was brave enough to get into the chair. The light was too bright for her, but with her lovie on her head she was just fine...hey, whatever works!! She let Marcia (the hygienist) count her teeth and clean them (well, some of them). Now for the funny part - after she was done she went to look in the chest for a prize, after looking for a while she asked if she could have toothpaste!?! Really, she wanted toothpaste over a prize. Silly girl!

Also this week Riley has decided that she wants to use the big girl potty. She got up the other day and used it twice which makes her an expert so now she wears big girl panties. She is doing great, of course there have been some accidents, but good so far. She even gave Keegan her diapers tonight since she now wears her big girl panties and special ones for napping and sleeping (pull ups).

We started swim lessons on Tuesday. She did good. I watched through the windows and it was too cute. I kept catching myself with a huge smile on my face or laughing out loud. It is so fun to watch her learn something new.

She is still in love with Mickey Mouse. She is just getting more independent by the day..."Riley do it all by Riley's self" is what I hear a lot these days. She repeats everything you say and enjoys calling Matt and I by our names instead of mom and dad - funny, funny girl.

Las Vegas

Well, Matt and I had a nice time in Vegas last weekend. We played a bit, enjoyed some great food, and a great show - Jerry Seinfeld. It was a good little get away, now back to the real world.