Audrey's growing like a weed!

-Audrey is finally over her flu. She's back to her happy little self and she's growing up like crazy. She's starting to show even more personality. She loves to touch her hair while she's eating and it's so cute to watch her little fingers. She also crinkles her nose sometimes when she smiles, which is also cute. (I don't think there is anything un-cute about this baby.) She's really beginning to let Mommy and Daddy know what she like and what she doesn't. She's cooing like crazy now, which is really fun, because sometimes she really seems to know how conversations work. Her eyes are still blue, which is kind of crazy, because neither Mommy or Daddy or any of her grandparents have blue eyes. In any case, they're beautiful.
-She went to her first family reunion in Springville this weekend. It was fun, but also a very long day. Grandma Kaye bought her the first Newman Reunion souvenir at the family auction this year, which is neat. She is now the proud owner or a teddy bear with a handmade blanket. Mommy also was able to buy a wooden chair , so it was a successful reuion.
-As always, Audrey has Daddy wrapped around her finger and is the apple of Mommy's eye.

Audrey's blessing!

We almost forgot to post an entry about Audrey's blessing! It was so neat! Daddy was very excited and nervous to bless her and Mommy was so excited to find the perfect dress. :) We were able to have a wonderful, spiritual Sunday and Audrey was a perfect little lady. She didn't cry during the blessing and she looked like a little angel in her white dress. We were also excited to have some close friends and family able to attend the blessing and celebrate with us.

Audrey is sick! :(

Well, Audrey is sick. Saturday night she started getting fussy and Sunday she was coughing. So Monday we took her to the doctor and she tested positive for parainfluenza. It basically is a viral infection with the same symptons as the common cold. The infection has the potential to spread down through her airways all the way down to her bronchioles. There isn't an antibiotic, since it's a virus, so we just have to keep her nose clear and wait it out. She's been a real trooper. She's still a very happy baby, and only gets fussy when we have to suction her nose and when she's hungry. We're so blessed to have such a wonderful baby. It's been rough on Mommy and Daddy to see their little girl sick, but we've been trying to take very good care of her and hope she gets better soon. Here is a picture of her before we went for a follow-up today. She's not happy, but very cute. (I think she knew she was going to the doctor).

More Audrey!!!

Well, Audrey is growing like a weed. Like a very beautiful weed. :) She is a little angel and her mommy and daddy are having so much fun with her. She is learning about sounds and she loves to have her hair brushed. She also is enjoying her baths better. Well, if not enjoying, at least tolerating. Her daddy is also having so much fun playing with her. She likes to lay on mommy and daddy's bed and be bounced. She's starting to coo a little more and make more noises. She also likes to smile at mommy and daddy, which they both love.