Mikayla's Dedication

Mikayla was dedicated at church this morning. It was a very special day. We got to be on stage during both services and Mikayla was on the big screen(Pastor DJ made a video of pictures to music)(Thanks DJ!!!). We are truly blessed every day to have Mikayla in our lives. Hearing Pastor Dan tell Mikayla's story really reminds us of how blessed we actually have been. All the glory and praise to God!!!! Mikayla had a big crowd there for her today - she had two sets of Great-grandparents(one set all the way from PA), two sets of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends. She is one little girl that cannot ever doubt how much she is loved.

Mikayla also went to a restaurant for the first time Saturday night - Longhorn in Gallatin. She did great- just looked around at all the lights and stuff on the wall. Then, today we went to Cracker Barrel after church- there she just slept (too much excitement today).

I have include some pictures of today at church and just some other random pics.

Mikayla went to her first birthday party on Saturday. Lana Beth turned 1. It was also Mikayla's first time to go swimming. She loved it-- never cried once. We had to take her out after about 15 minutes each time she got in because her little mouth started quivering.

Mommy and Mikayla with Chapple and Avery Osborne at the birthday party-- Avery was born about a week after Mikayla.

Mikayla has been taking medicine that makes her mouth purple and she wanted to show it off.

I put Mikayla down on the couch and Duke decided to take a nap with her-- so cute!!!

Just hanging out at home--- She actually liked wearing the hat.

Mikayla watched her first fireworks show July 4th--- she really watched for about 10 minutes then she slept through the rest. Surprisingly, she was not scared by the noise at all.

Mikayla & Daddy with Andrea, Haley, and Braden on July 4th at White House Park.

Our lil' firecracker!!!!! We went for Mikayla's 2 month checkup on Friday. Can't believe she is now 9 weeks old-- time has really flown. Seems like she changes every day. At the doctor she weighed 7 lbs, 15 1/2 oz. Almost double her birth weight!! Everything went well with the doctor. Had her first round of shots. What a trooper -- she never cried, just squeezed Mommy a little tighter. I guess after major surgery shots are a breeze. She has started "talking" up a storm. She likes to be the center of attention and if she is not she reminds you she is there.

Just wanted to put some new pictures on here. Hope everyone is doing well. We are all doing great.

Mikayla finally had her first bath tonight! Her cord finally fell off on Friday and we got the ok from the docs at spina bifida clinic today(for her back). She LOVED it! Mikayla is gaining weight at a perfect rate...according to the nutritionist. She weighed 7 lbs, 6oz. and was 18 inches.

Mike had a very nice first Father's Day - he loves just spending time with his baby girl.

We continue to thank you guys for your continued prayers, love, and support.

Ready for church this morning.
Mikayla loves church - she loves all the attention
she gets!!!!!! (And Pastor Dan's singing!!!!)

Her favorite place to be - asleep in

Daddy's arms.

Mikayla, Daddy, and her favorite toy, Froggie

Everything is going really well. She is growing - even getting chubby rolls on her legs. A week ago at the doctor she had gained over two pounds since birth and the doctor was very pleased. We don't have to go back to her pediatrician until her two month check-up (for shots).

We are getting about 5 hours straight of sleep every night- which Mommy likes. It is unbelievable how alert she is now- very curious about her surroundings. Daddy likes how he can play with her now - instead of just watch her sleep. Just wanted to give a little update. We love you all and appreciate all the continued support, love, and prayers.

Just a couple of new pictures.