Gorton Family Christmas Party 2008

Gorton Family Christmas Party 2008

Halloween in December

6 months and counting!

I can't believe Madi is 6+ months! Does time go by fast or what? We had the privledge of going to her 6 month check up today and she was amazing. She had 4 shots, and cried for maybe 1/2 a second. I had forgot the Tylenol and Mortin, and of course the Dr. office was out, so she went without. But she is amazing. She has not been cranky for a moment since we left. If anything, she is a little on the extremely happy side today! Her measurements come in at:

Height: 26"

Weight: 12 lbs. 10 oz.

Doc told me she is looking great, but she needs to start chunking up. He thinks she is a little too skinny. If only my doctor would say that to me!! I love her no matter what, and its hard to believe she is smaller than MaCrae at this point, becasue Mac had the hardest time eating, and still does, and she loves to eat. She tries to get a nibble off of everything I eat! Well, hope all is going well for everyone. Sorry my posts have been far inbetween! I guess I will work on that.

A piece of my testimony...

So I just had to share this thought I heard at church today. I can't remember the exact wording, but it went something to this effect: "Heavenly Father doesn't judge you on your trials, he just doesn't want you to give up." Maybe I didn't get the words right, but the thought is still the same, DON'T GIVE UP. No matter how big the storm might be, he will always be there to protect you. I know this is kind of preaching from a soap box, but I truely believe that if we let Heavenly Father be our guide, he will never steer us off course.

MaCrae's first Pumpkin

Family home evening this week was Ryan and MaCrae carving Mac's first pumpkin, and Ryan's first in almost 20 years! I think they did an amazing job, and MaCrae was so proud. We have to light it up every night, and he gives it kisses good night before bed!

So much has been happening since my last post. I wish I had the time to do this more often. Last weekend we had our annual "girls reunion" which was so much fun, thanks for everyone who made it. And thanks to my "special" camera I have no pictures! I was extremely stressed that we had the family gathering at my house, and with my schedule these days I have had NO time to clean or prepare. Last Saturday morning Madi had her first bowl of cereal! And she loved it. I don't know if you can tell from the picture but she couldn't seem to get enough. She was so excited for more each time I gave her a spoon to keep her from grabbing the spoon I was feeding her with. So now she is eating TONS, and has grown so much just since she started on the cereal.

And MaCrae FINALLY is starting to go use the toliet!!! Tuesday night he was in the tub and asked to get out and use the potty. After he went he got off and said "I did it" and threw his hands in the air. I was laughing so hard, and so proud at the same time. The picture I posted of MaCrae was his 1st attempt to pick out his clothes for the day! Not so good. But atleast we were staying home. Hey it could be worse, he could be wearing Thomas the Train shoes!! Oh that's right he has them too! LOL-long story for another day.