We're Getting Bigger!

Well...hmmm where to start right? It's been awhile since I blogged! It's kind of sad because for us it is like an online photo album to look through full of memories. Even if no one ever checked it out, I would still want it for us! So here is a little update, because apparently the last one was - eek - 7 months ago.



Above : Me when I was 5 months old



Above : Birthday Girl and Friends in October

Below : Our Family Photos at a lake close to Williston, it was sure cold that day but we got some great photos!








We love our 3 year old!!!



About 6-7 Months Old






Photo Credit  for this Family Photo: Gabriel Black


Above : I'm Eight Months Old!

Now... CHRISTMAS 2012

AND January 2013....9 Months OLD!

This month our little guy was fitted for a Cranial Band.  Basically, he was born with the most perfect little round noggin, but because he always looked left while laying on his back and while sleeping, the left side began to flatten.  I think he always looked left because of a mild case of torticollis (a tight spot on his shoulder that our chiropractor pointed out to me).   The flat area always bothered me because I could tell that even his left ear was now more forward than his left ear as his scull was pushed forward on that side.  Essentially, the cranial band is like getting braces to correct your teeth.  In a few months, his little melon should be nice and round again :)

 The reason I am blogging about this is because it is very common, and if by us sharing someone else is helped, then it is worth it.  If you are in your baby-making years you know about the "Back-Is-Best" campaign to prevent SIDS.  I've heard 1 in 10 babies now develop what is called "Positional Plagiocephaly".  It wasn't until I saw this blog post by our friends in Iowa that I realized it was common and that we could actually do something about it!  I wish we hadn't taken so many months to decide if this was the right route for us, but he is still young enough that he really doesn't care! And maybe it is perfect timing...he is full on crawling, pulling himself up to stand on anything that seems remotely sturdy, and trying to keep up with his Big Sister.  I think he is already realizing that falling and knocking his melon doesn't hurt anymore, and is getting even more bold (yikes).