Papa with all his Grandkids

Mimi and Papa had the best Christmas ever! Here's a shot of Dad with all his grandchildren. Kathryn holding Mary Claire. Elizabeth with Papa. And Carson and Grant right there with them all.

Mary Claire

Mary Claire is growing so fast. She found her voice and talks constantly. Her favorite thing to do is feel my chin. We like to say that she learned it from her "Pat the Bunny" book.

Mary Claire is doing better now. She has gained a pound in the last week. The doctors at Vandy- Childrens figured out that she needed rice cereal in her formula/milk to thicken it. Now she rarely spits up. And we are sooo happy!

Mary Claire loves to sleep. It is funny to see what Mommy is teaching her. Getting home from work and seeing her coo and talk to me is amazing. Today she is 8 weeks old. She goes to the dr. tomorrow for shots. And to see how much weight she has gained. We are hoping for a big number. Especially since she had issues with her weight. She is a beautiful baby and we love her.

Mary had a little lamb.

Mary Claire seems to be doing much better now. Her doctor visit went well and she is gaining weight. We love how she is developing and so do the doctors.

sound asleep in Daddy's arms

today's doctor visit

Today, Mary Terrell and Mimi took Mary Claire to the doctor for an answer on her acid re-flux problem. She is maintaining her weight, but can't seem to gain any additional weight. Constantly spitting up and changing of her pajamas. Her pediatrician has scheduled us tomorrow for a consultation with a Vanderbilt Children's Hospital g.i. specialist. Next Thursday, we will have a proceedure done to find out what is wrong. They will run a scope down into Mary Claire to have a look. We are glad that the specialist can see us soon. And we feel confident that she will be fine. Please keep Mary Claire and us in your thoughts and prayers.

- Kevin and Mary