Growing fast...

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So we had Paige at the pediatrician's on Thursday and she is doing beautifully. She got her first round of shots and did great with it - a little bit of crying at first but by the time the band-aids were applied she was fine. She has gained 3 pounds already; the dr. put her at 10 lbs 13 oz and 21 3/4 in. By the time we go back at Thanksgiving she should be experimenting with baby foods.

She has started to smile and coo a little bit and she absolutely loves her bathtime, especially the 'rinse cycle'. I keep trying to get videos or pix of her smiling but my timing is all off so you'll have to do with these pictures for now. We will post more shortly.

Comments

Tommy Vaughan said…
What an adorable angel. These are grear pictures of our "Squirt". Can't wait to see her tomorrow. Love, Mom and Dad
September 16, 2007 at 11:22 PM
Tommy Vaughan said…
She is an adorable girl; can't wait to see her tomorrow. Love ya, Mom and Dad
September 16, 2007 at 11:30 PM
Tommy Vaughan said…
She is adorable and we have missed her (and you two as well). Can't wait to see her tomorrow.

Love, Mom and Dad
September 16, 2007 at 11:31 PM
AubreyT said…
I can't wait to meet miss Paige. Mel, she is beautiful! Just like her mommy. :)
September 21, 2007 at 7:16 AM
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