Cameron is growing...Milestones (9 - 12 months)

There is so much to catch up on with how busy our little lady has been...

9 months:
- 16lbs 10oz, 27.75in
- Your well-baby visit showed a concern of little weight gain (3oz) since your 6mo visit so we determined that my breastmilk may not be getting you all that you need so we started supplementing with 1 bottle / day of formula
 * Note:  I was so happy and blessed to have been able to nurse you for 9 months and just felt peace that I gave it all I had.  You cooperated and loved nursing but I could tell that you weren't getting satisfied and knew that we were nearing the end.  You started throwing fits to nurse because it just wasn't enough to fill you up so...supplementing was a great next step because I was still able to provide for you for another month!
- January 4th - while Aunt Becky and Robyn babysat you so mommy and daddy could go to Papaw's visitation, you decided to start crawling!  We were so excited to see you take 4 little "crawls" upon our return!

You and brother started crawling around everywhere together!

 

10-12 months:

- You began pulling up on things to stand and cruising along the couches.  Just as you did with sitting and crawling, we knew you would wait until you were 100% ready before you started walking on your own...it was only a matter of time.

- We celebrated brother's 3rd birthday and then you made the trip to Louisiana on the team bus.  Even though the trip took 4 hours longer than normal, you were an amazing little traveler and loved having all of the girls' attention!

- You absolutely LOVE bath time and then you can see what happened upon our attempt to let you feed yourself... MESS!

 

Overall:  You are such a happy baby!  You light up our world and keep us falling in love with you over and over again.  You and Alex are already best buds and I am so anxious to watch that relationship grow over the years.

  You and brother are such a huge blessing in our lives!  Daddy and I thank God everyday for trusting us with you both as we try to lead you in the path He has set forth!

  We LOVE you both with all of our hearts and can't get over the happiness that you each bring to our lives!



The beginnings of 2013...loss of Mamaw and Papaw

With the New Year, much heartache was brought to my life with the loss of my grandfather from a sudden heart attack on January 3rd while my grandmother went home to be with him and the Lord just 6 days later.  I wasn't a consistent blogger leading into the year but even less after their deaths because it was hard to even write out those words.

As May has now begun, I have felt a peace when thinking of Mamaw and Papaw.  I don't know if this comes today because it would have been their anniversary or if it's the thought of flowers blooming, sun is shining, and I'm here to take another breath.  I get the biggest smile on my face when I think about sharing the journey of life with Matt for as long as my grandparents got to share together.  What an honor and a blessing it was to watch them stay committed and completely love each other until they left this earth with God at the core of their relationship.

I miss them daily but because of a necklace my mother had made from stones out of my Mamaw's ring, I truly feel their presence with me constantly.  I know they are watching down and have seen all of the amazing moments I have experienced as a mother ever since their passing (more to come on those moments in the next post...). 

To Mamaw and Papaw,
   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!  You my not be here physically but you are thought about often!  I love and miss you greatly.  I hope y'all were able to get your dancing boots out today as those are some of my best memories as a child.  Looking forward to the day we get to dance together again but until then the Lord has plans for me here.  Please keep watch over us here on Earth...
       LOVE Y'ALL!!!

Christmas 2011

Mamaw and Papaw with all of the great-grandchildren at that time (Avery, Cassie, Cammie, Callie, Carley, Alex) 

 



Mamaw giving sugars to Cameron

 

Christmas 2012 - our list time together with both of them 

Christmas 2012 - 4 generations of girls!

 

The gorgeous flower arrangment my mom put at the graves in honor of Mamaw and Papaw's wedding anniversary.

 

 

Though I may never be "ok" with the loss of Mamaw and Papaw, I do know they will love forever in our hearts and memories...