Well, I had a great picture of Heath sitting up that I wanted to post, but I can't locate it on the computer! (I will add it later if I find it.)
Heath is 6 months!!! I can't believe it!
He went for his checkup today and here's what we know:
Height: 26 inches
Weight: 18 lbs.
Head: 18 in.
Point of reference: Ellie weighed 18 lbs at her 18 month checkup!!! Praising the Lord for healthy children. Such a blessing.
PS. Looking back to the 4 month post, it doesn't appear that Heath has grown that much. ? Different nurses, maybe????? Anyway, the doc seemed to think he was doing well. He is trying to cut more teeth. Stan and I will be glad when they are in and Heath will start resting better.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Spring is Near!
Yesterday, the weather actually felt like Spring! So, I put Heath in the exersaucer to enjoy some fresh air. He LOVED being outside. (What little boy doesn't??) Hard to believe he will be 6 months this week!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Happy Birthday, Avery!!
Our niece, Avery, is one!!! Many of you remember the post last year when I announced her birth. God truly worked and answered many prayers on this little lady's behalf. Her heart flap didn't close as it should when she was born. Then, she had a feeding issue. As you can see from these pictures, she is perfectly healthy. God healed her. We know that He has a very special plan for her and her life.
Isn't she adorable? I wish we were closer so we could get to know each other better.
We love you, Avery!!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
"Heath Man" Update
Well, little "Heathy Beef" has turned 4 months. (The nickname came from my niece who couldn't say "Baby Heath" and said "Hailey Beef", which has turned into "Heathy Beef" at our house.) Anywho, I took him for his checkup yesterday and here's what we know:
15.2 lbs - 75%
26" - a little over 75%
18" head - 90% (all of our kids have had big heads!) no comments, please
We also found out that the little darlin' has 2 red ears - a little uncommon for a nursing baby and probably developing croup! SO, our guess was correct when we travelled to VA last week and thought he would come home sick! So far, he has handled it all ok. So well, in fact, that he scared me to death this am at 4:30 when I awoke and realized he hadn't! I ran into his room to find that he was sleeping easily. I don't know why I was alarmed. I had prayed for God to protect Heath's airways and watch over him just like He had every day since He started forming him in my womb. I guess it's just that God has always answered that prayer in shorter time increments! It's 7:30 and I have had a full day already! Happy Thursday!
15.2 lbs - 75%
26" - a little over 75%
18" head - 90% (all of our kids have had big heads!) no comments, please
We also found out that the little darlin' has 2 red ears - a little uncommon for a nursing baby and probably developing croup! SO, our guess was correct when we travelled to VA last week and thought he would come home sick! So far, he has handled it all ok. So well, in fact, that he scared me to death this am at 4:30 when I awoke and realized he hadn't! I ran into his room to find that he was sleeping easily. I don't know why I was alarmed. I had prayed for God to protect Heath's airways and watch over him just like He had every day since He started forming him in my womb. I guess it's just that God has always answered that prayer in shorter time increments! It's 7:30 and I have had a full day already! Happy Thursday!
Monday, January 4, 2010
"God's Going to Shine in 2009!"
That was our family theme for 2009. So let's review how we saw God shine:
*Stan and I conceived our son, Heath, during our New Year's fast. (sorry if TMI!)
*We saw God act as El Rapha, our Healer, numerous times in 2009. In Feb., He closed my newborn niece's heartflap and also helped her to eat. She is now a perfectly healthy girl. In March, He healed a bleed I had in my uterus. In April, Ellie had an impacted colon, which God healed and allowed us knowledge to manage. In May, I received an "all benign" report on my most recent mole biopsies. In July, we watched God protect a dear friend, Stan T., until the drs. could get his meds under control. Staley had surgery and had no cancer! In Sept., Heath McCoy was born. God answered numerous requests during and after labor for him and me...ex....Heath was turned during labor and Stan prayed and Heath turned the "right" way so he could be born w/o a Csection. My blood pressure dropped and my heart was out of rhythm for a few hours. Stan prayed and God once again answered and healed. In Oct., Ellie fell and required stitches. God protected her teeth and healed her mouth. In Dec., a sweet friend, Stacia, is now cancer-free - many miracles involved in that one!
*We enjoyed Christmas 2008's "Gift of Family" with a trip to Myrtle Beach with the Turner grandparents in May and to TN with all of the Jones family in June.
*Jason P. returned from Iraq in March!
*Ellie prayed for snow here in GA and it did!
*Stan got to go to the Master's (a dream for him!)- FREE!
*Stan was allowed a year of seeing "fruits of his labor" and provision for our family. It never ceases to amaze us that we have what we need, plus an abundance compared to the majority of the world.
*God answered a prayer for the last couple of years for a piano. He did it in a cool way - through my old band director, Mr.V!
*Ellie prayed to receive Christ - and I was with her!!!!
*The girls were provided for by friends during delivery and other times when family isn't here!
*Numerous trips of grandparents back and forth safely.
*We went over #500 in our "Answered Prayers and Blessings" book since we started a couple of years ago. (I am sure there are many more than that, but these are just the ones we have recorded.)
*The girls and I are back at CBS this year!
These are only the highlights of what God did in 2009. He truly did shine! We are full of gratitude for His presence. We are watching expectantly for His hand in our lives during 2010. We hope you will be watching in your life as well!
*Stan and I conceived our son, Heath, during our New Year's fast. (sorry if TMI!)
*We saw God act as El Rapha, our Healer, numerous times in 2009. In Feb., He closed my newborn niece's heartflap and also helped her to eat. She is now a perfectly healthy girl. In March, He healed a bleed I had in my uterus. In April, Ellie had an impacted colon, which God healed and allowed us knowledge to manage. In May, I received an "all benign" report on my most recent mole biopsies. In July, we watched God protect a dear friend, Stan T., until the drs. could get his meds under control. Staley had surgery and had no cancer! In Sept., Heath McCoy was born. God answered numerous requests during and after labor for him and me...ex....Heath was turned during labor and Stan prayed and Heath turned the "right" way so he could be born w/o a Csection. My blood pressure dropped and my heart was out of rhythm for a few hours. Stan prayed and God once again answered and healed. In Oct., Ellie fell and required stitches. God protected her teeth and healed her mouth. In Dec., a sweet friend, Stacia, is now cancer-free - many miracles involved in that one!
*We enjoyed Christmas 2008's "Gift of Family" with a trip to Myrtle Beach with the Turner grandparents in May and to TN with all of the Jones family in June.
*Jason P. returned from Iraq in March!
*Ellie prayed for snow here in GA and it did!
*Stan got to go to the Master's (a dream for him!)- FREE!
*Stan was allowed a year of seeing "fruits of his labor" and provision for our family. It never ceases to amaze us that we have what we need, plus an abundance compared to the majority of the world.
*God answered a prayer for the last couple of years for a piano. He did it in a cool way - through my old band director, Mr.V!
*Ellie prayed to receive Christ - and I was with her!!!!
*The girls were provided for by friends during delivery and other times when family isn't here!
*Numerous trips of grandparents back and forth safely.
*We went over #500 in our "Answered Prayers and Blessings" book since we started a couple of years ago. (I am sure there are many more than that, but these are just the ones we have recorded.)
*The girls and I are back at CBS this year!
These are only the highlights of what God did in 2009. He truly did shine! We are full of gratitude for His presence. We are watching expectantly for His hand in our lives during 2010. We hope you will be watching in your life as well!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Everything You Want to Know and Some You Don't!
Ok, I am on Christmas vacation and apparently have more time than I know what to do with! There is help available with the kids and meals, so here we go!:
1. WAS I NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No, but my initials and my Mom's were the same before I married. SMT
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME I CRIED? The other night praying for a friend who needs the Lord's healing hand.
3. DO I LIKE MY HANDWRITING? Only when I take a LOT of time to be neat - usually I think it looks very messy.
3. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Usually ham - smoked mesquite turkey when pregnant.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes, 3!
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I hope so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? No
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Never for any amount of money.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Probably Fruity Pebbles, although I do not indulge b/c I feel terrible physically afterwards.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Vanilla with crushed Butterfingers - YUM!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Eyes and demeanor
15. RED OR PINK? Red
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I strive to be organized and together but I can never quite pull it off.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Grandmas - one lives in VA and one has gone to be with the Lord.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE ELSE TO PUT THIS ON THEIR BLOG? Sure, why not.
19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Sneakers
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Just finished off a plate of veggies - YUM!
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The news and the sweet babbling of my baby boy
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Navy blue or chocolate brown
23. FAVORITE SMELL? Babies, homemade bread baking and coffee - although I don't drink it.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My Mom
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? N/A.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Football and golf
27. HAIR COLOR? Dirty blonde
28. EYE COLOR? Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes
30. FAVORITE FOOD? Anything Italian
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Always Happy Endings
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Turquoise blue
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Fall, Summer, Winter and Spring - I love them all.
35. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Probably warm cookies - I don't like chocolate.
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? N/A
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? N/A
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Babywise - again! I need a refresher! Bible
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Webkinz
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? I rarely watch TV.
42. FAVORITE SOUND? Baby sounds, steady rain and thunder, my husband snoring lightly beside me
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? ? Toss up
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Costa Rica
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I can wiggle my ears.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Martinsville, VA
47. WHOSE ANSWERS AM I LOOKING FORWARD TO READING? Yours
1. WAS I NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No, but my initials and my Mom's were the same before I married. SMT
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME I CRIED? The other night praying for a friend who needs the Lord's healing hand.
3. DO I LIKE MY HANDWRITING? Only when I take a LOT of time to be neat - usually I think it looks very messy.
3. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Usually ham - smoked mesquite turkey when pregnant.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes, 3!
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I hope so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? No
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Never for any amount of money.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Probably Fruity Pebbles, although I do not indulge b/c I feel terrible physically afterwards.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Vanilla with crushed Butterfingers - YUM!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Eyes and demeanor
15. RED OR PINK? Red
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I strive to be organized and together but I can never quite pull it off.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Grandmas - one lives in VA and one has gone to be with the Lord.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE ELSE TO PUT THIS ON THEIR BLOG? Sure, why not.
19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Sneakers
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Just finished off a plate of veggies - YUM!
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The news and the sweet babbling of my baby boy
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Navy blue or chocolate brown
23. FAVORITE SMELL? Babies, homemade bread baking and coffee - although I don't drink it.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My Mom
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? N/A.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Football and golf
27. HAIR COLOR? Dirty blonde
28. EYE COLOR? Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes
30. FAVORITE FOOD? Anything Italian
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Always Happy Endings
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Turquoise blue
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Fall, Summer, Winter and Spring - I love them all.
35. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Probably warm cookies - I don't like chocolate.
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? N/A
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? N/A
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Babywise - again! I need a refresher! Bible
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Webkinz
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? I rarely watch TV.
42. FAVORITE SOUND? Baby sounds, steady rain and thunder, my husband snoring lightly beside me
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? ? Toss up
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Costa Rica
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I can wiggle my ears.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Martinsville, VA
47. WHOSE ANSWERS AM I LOOKING FORWARD TO READING? Yours
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Heath's First Photo Shoot
We had pictures of Heath taken today. We had to keep up with the girls who each had their first photo shoots at 7 weeks. They turned out great!
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