Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!

My mother reminded me that I have not sent out any recent photos of our quickly growing infant. Here are some that I took on my phone (so not the greatest quality)! She is coming up on 3 months of age...WOW!



I will try to add more in the future!

BTW - For those of you who have not yet heard, Julius was hired on at Hobby Lobby last week. YEAH!!! While it is technically part-time, they needed the help so he is working the maximum possible hours there. This has relieved many concerns for the time being. I am still waiting to hear from the Texas licensing board about my application (grrr), but I am trying to use the time to study for the exam so that I may take it soon after receiving approval.

Thank you all for your prayers, and please keep them coming! Love to you all!

First Word?

So, we just finished giving Evelyn a bath. This is a great family activity! Julius and I take turns between washing her and holding her head at the back of the baby bath. She is so good about being in the water, and I take special care to make sure that water flows over her eyes in the hopes to maintain her lack of fear in that area. Plus, Julius loves this time extra-specially due to it having been the only time she was allowed out of her harness. Seeing her kick her legs all over made his day each time!

After the bath, I wrapped her in her towel and took her to the couch for the follow-up lotion and clean bed-time clothing. This part has sometimes caused a hitch in the whole deal as she could start screaming for no obvious reason and not stop till long after it was all done. But not this time. She smiled at Mommy and wriggled around happily. Then came time to put on her night clothes. "NNNNoooo!" It sure sounded as though she was protesting, as we both heard this.

Daddy is sad. He has been trying to get her to say "I love you Daddy" or "Go Daddy Go!" Alas, I do not think it is in the cards this time. :) Do you all think it counts as a first word???

Evelyn's Doctors Appointments

Evelyn had her two month check up this past Wednesday and all is very well! She is now 23" long and 10 lbs, 15 oz. It is exciting to seehow she has grown in just two months! They also administered her second round of shots. She may have screamed her anger at the nurse, but at least Daddy did not pass out! ;)

The next day, we had an appointment with the orthopedist. She was given an X-ray to determine if her pelvis and leg limbs have grown into the correct places. Boy, she was NOT happy about it. It took awhile to calm her down, but at least the doctor did not mess with her again. He took us through the X-rays and said that her points are where they should be, and we now get to start weaning her off the harness! Praise the Lord!

So, over the next 3 weeks, she will take off the harness for 4 hours, then 8 hours, and then 12 hours a day until she is finally out for good. We are so happy that the Lord has answered our prayers for the continued development of her pelvis that will avoid future problems. THANK YOU!

And thanks to the family and friends who have sent up prayers and thoughts for her as well.

See you all later!

July Update

Hello Everyone! Thanks for stopping in for another exciting installment of the Julius Patton Clan! :)

We spent a relaxing and enjoyable two weeks with Julius' family in Tulsa and only came home for Evelyn's doctors appointments. I mean, who can resist all the good food Janet makes, a soft bed, and great company with family and friends when there is no work to return to in Texas? Not us! Thanks Tulsa Peeps for a great vacation!

When we did finally return, it was for Evelyn to recieve her 2 month physical and shots, and to evaluate her need to be in the harness. I will go into that in another post because I want to start separating my topics. (Mostly because it will help me when I go to put time in on her baby scrapbook...just copy and paste, add embellishments, and print!)

Now that we are back home, it is concerns with finances again that take over. We must hit the pavement and get paper applications from businesses not online. I must study for the psychology test that is required for my LPA, which I can take as soon as I receive the letter of approval regarding my application. I expect to get it any day now.

Plus, we are still dealing with the fleas that somehow gained access to our indoor-only cats. Poor Kramer has experienced an allergic reaction to their bites and requires anti-biotics to care for him. We were given further instructions on what we can do to address the fleas, so we are going to be doing that now too.

Okay, that is all for this post! Come back for more!