6 Months & Counting!

Hadlee & Kooper~
Just 6 short months ago today, you were brought into our lives. It has not been an easy 6 months by no means, but it has all been well worth it. We are amazed daily with how our lives have changed for the better. The long, scary days spent at the hospital and in the NICU are just a blur now. We both love you very much and cannot imagine what our lives would be like without you two.
At this point, you both are very curious and a little bit nosey. You have a hard time nursing unless I place you under the cover because you become easily distracted by the sounds and movements around you. Although there are still a few developmental delays that your physical therapist is concerned about, over the past 4-5 weeks you both have made great progress! Both of you are putting full weight in your little legs, reaching out to grab toys, smiling at everyone that talks to you, rolling over more and more or at least attempting to roll, and you have even started babbling to us. It is so much fun to watch you explore your surroundings (including reaching out for Marley & Gage)!

Little Miss Hadlee, You have the sweetest little smile & bright eyes. You are definitely more shy at this point than your brother. It is so cute when someone talks to you & you turn your tiny head to the side & look out at them through the corner of your eyes. It is so sweet! Your hair is finally starting to grow in everywhere except your lovely bald spot on the back of your head. Everytime you get upset, you toss your head back & forth; therefore, you have a bald spot. :-) You weigh 9 lbs. 6 oz. and you are a great eater, so I know you will continue to grow & catch up to Kooper. Hadlee, you have the sweetest little giggle! Your dad & I love to tickle your little tummy & hear your sweet laugh.

Big Little Brother Kooper, You're a big flirt! You have been smiling at people for a long time now. You really enjoy watching the fish in our salt-water tank, you love to play & be entertained, and you especially love sucking on your thumb! You are a champ at rolling around in circles and flipping over to your belly. My oh my how your hair has grown! You have a full head of brown hair and the brightest blue eyes! You tend to fight falling asleep heaven forebid you would miss something. You have the funniest belly laugh and you enjoy kicking and splashing in the bath tub. You are weighing a whole three pounds more than Hadlee at 12 lbs. 6 oz!

You two are amazing and we LOVE you to pieces! xoxo, Mom & Dad