Saturday, January 22, 2011

6 Months!


Today our sweet little man is six months old!  Our lives were certainly turned upside down a half a year ago today with an unexpected traumatic birth, l-o-n-g NICU stay, and adjustment to life as a family of four.

Samuel has come so far from that tiny little 4 pound baby on a ventilator...

Our first snuggle

At his six month checkup yesterday, he weighed in at over 15 pounds.  He's in the 10th percentile for both height at weight on the full-term growth chart (unadjusted for his prematurity).  He's smiling, cooing, laughing, grabbing, and standing.  He "swims" in place while on his tummy, kicking his legs and moving his arms as fast as he can.  He loves baths, snuggles, and watching his big sister's antics.




We are so grateful for our handsome little man and all the joy he brings to us every day!

7 comments:

Elaine said...

I can't remember life before Sammy. Was there? It doesn't seem possible. But now his sweet light makes anything seem possible. I love you, Samuel! Please come quickly so I can squeeze you tight to me. Gigi

Beth said...

Where have the last six months gone?! What amazing progress from such a special little guy! So glad he has such great parents and such a joyful sister.

Natalie said...

My heart is a puddle on the floor right now!!!

Kara Dawn, you are an incredible mother. Each day I see you give every ounce of your love, time, and energy towards Sammy's progress (and Eleanora's too!)God placed Sammy exactly where He needed to be - with YOU!

Anonymous said...

I love that B&W at the top of the entry...

"Hey 'Nora! Don't make me come over there... Get away from MY blueberries!!"

Love,

UB

Anonymous said...

I love that B&W on top too! What an amazing photo of Sammy! And what a great princess Nora makes! Natalie's right. You are amazing parents.
LOVE, AJ

Anonymous said...

Love the top photo of Sammy!! :) I am so glad to hear of his growth and antics!! Happy half birthday Sammy!! Love, Kami

Dan said...

Sammy,

Happy Half Birthday. We celbrate
those at school and you get a school pencil. We pray Daily for
his strength and growth and we KNOW he's in the right place. Looks like Nora is practing for Aunt Nat's wedding . . .
Luv ya all - Dan & Michelle