Busy, Busy, Busy

That doesn't even start to explain it these days. This weekend Nolyn and I went with my parents and sister Kellie to my other sisters Regional Track meet in Palestine, TX. It was Nolyn's first REAL trip. She did really well to my surprise. I really don't know why this shocks me because shes such a good baby. Once we got to the meet she just hung out under the tents in the shade. She got in 2 VERY short naps and still was never fussy. I don't know how we got such a great baby but we're lucky.

While we were gone Grant stayed home to work and remodel our bathroom. The house we are in is very old and very outdated so we're (well Grant is) fixing it up. Its looking so really good. Can't wait for it to all be done. Maybe when its done I'll post some pictures of it. Well the electrician will be here soon, just wanted to get a little bit of an update on us.

Nolyn's Christening

Today was Nolyn's christening at church. Today Nolyn is also 5 months old. Here are some pictures from the event.

With Our Pastor

Our 1st Family PhotoWith the Stogdill'sWith the Delka's

With the Martin's (Nolyn's Godparents & Castor)

With her Great Grandmother and Clyde at lunch

A Busy Couple of Weeks

Well I finally got a job. It only took 4 1/2 months. I work in a Chiropractic Office as a CA. So for the last 2 weeks Nolyn has been going to a babysitter. She has been doing so well. The lady who is watching her is the same lady who watched Grants brothers when they were little. So least I know she is in good hands. Tomorrow Nolyn will be 5 months and we will be having Christening at Church. I'll be sure to put up pictures when we get them. Both our families will be there as well as my best friend/ Nolyn's Godmother and her family. So we have a pretty big group which is great.

Splish Spash

Noyln LOVES bathtime. She always splashing, but as of last night she started splashing really crazy. She was doing it again tonight while Grant was giving her a bath so I had to get a video of it. Its very cute and Grant and I laugh pretty hard at her, but we held it in during the video. Thank God I have a baby that loves the water. Now I cant wait till summer and we get to go to the lake.

1 Year Ago

One year ago today Grant and I found out we were expecting our little Nolyn. I can remember the day like I it was yesterday. First thing I did was go to the bank and opened up our savings account. I was talking to a friend of ours after I was done telling her how I had been feeling myself the last couple of days. She tells me I need to go to wal mart and get a test. My reponse was I didnt need that I wasnt pregnant, but promised to go get one. When I went to wal mart I got the 3 pack. When I got home I read the insturctions and took the first test. It said wait 5 minutes for results, it took less then 1. I called Grant and told the news, but said I was taking another test later to be sure. Before I could take the 2nd test Grant was already spreading the news. He did get into some trouble for it because I thought we would do it together.

Now our little lady is 4 months old. She's now 14lbs and thinks everything is funny. She smiles and laughs A LOT. She's also found her feet and love to hold on to them. She also sucks on her hands, and its very loud. She has also has figured out how to turn on her crib soother. I know a 4 month old shouldnt be able to do it but she turns it on and off with those crazy feet of hers.

Cook's Hospital part 2

Well yesterday I took Nolyn back down for more test. After we checked in they called Nolyn back to the prep room. Here they gave her an IV, which she took like a champ, and was giving a catheter. Of course she cried, but as soon as she wasn't being held down she was laughing, smiling, and talking up a storm. Next we went into a room to do the test. They put her on a table then under a scanner for an hour. They took over 200 pictures to see how both kidneys were functioning. They want to make sure both kidneys are doing there share of work, making sure its 50/50. Hers are working 54/46 which is still in the good range. So our next step is an ultrasound in 3 months, then 3 months after that we run the same test that we did yesterday. So that's all we know as of now. All I know is Nolyn is such a brave girl to go though all that, of course she wont remember any of this, which is good thing.

Doctor News

Well Tuesday Grant and I took Nolyn to her Urologist appointment. Dr Pinto went over her test results and here is what we found out. She could have 1 of 3 things. 1) was reflux, which was ruled out with the test done last month, 2) is a pinch where her kidney and ureter attach, 3) is there is nothing wrong just one kidney is bigger then the other. So on Tuesday we go back to Cook's at 10am to run more test to see if its issue #2 or #3. Then we see Dr Pinto at 2:30 to get the results.

After the Doctors Tuesday we headed to Collinsville to watch Kaila's last basketball game. It was a sad night. Between the girls game and the boys game they honored the seniors and there the parents. So the Senior presented there parents with roses. Well Kaila gave both my parents each a rose and one to me. Since Nolyn's been born her and I have pretty much made all her games. Like I've said before my sisters mean the world to me. I'm lucky to have such wonderful sisters. At the game we also got to see Kellie, my other sister, who we haven't seen in a long time since track season has started and she's gone every weekend. So even though it was a sad night it was a great one as well. So I will keep everyone posted after our appointment Tuesday.