7 months old!

Owen,
You are 7 months old today. I will say one thing right away, you NEVER cease to amaze me. Things are not always easy for you, but you continue to smile and love just as much through the rough times. This says so much for your extraordinary character. You may be small, but your personality is larger-than-life!
Here are some things about 7-month-old you:
- You smile all of the time, but when you frown I cant believe how serious you look.
- You have your two bottom teeth! (they are about half way in)
- You roll easily from your belly to back. On the "flip side" however, you refuse. (probably because you despise tummy time)
- You eat a vast array of solid foods but bananas are your favorite.
- You love to JUMP! Jump in your Jumperoo, jump in my arms, jump on your own while we hold your hands. JUMP, JUMP, JUMP!
- You sleep with your blankie up over your face. ( I have come to terms with this, although I am still not crazy about your risky sleeping style)
- You wake only once a night to eat. (that is when you are not sick, don't get me started!)
- You enjoy watching Elmo. When you were in the hospital and would start fussing, we could put the Elmo duck song on and you were happy as could be. Although the rest of us could sing it in our sleep.
- And of course, speaking of hospital, you were (are) in the hospital for a little virus known as RSV. Baby, this thing laid you out for a few days. You fought your way out to the other side and you are on the mend. Praise the good Lord. (8 days and counting at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, my friend)
Weight: 14.75 pounds (unfortunately you lost some with the virus)
Length: approx. 25 3/4 inches
My baby boy, with all of our struggles, we remain so happy in our blessed little family. That is what we are, blessed beyond measure.
"Wherever you go and whatever you do, you will be blessed." -Deuteronomy 28:6
I love you Owen. Thank you for being the light and joy in our lives each day.
Love,
Your Mommy


























These are not our traditional monthly photos (which I will post at a later date), but we are living in the moment. The moment being room 8416 at VCH. >