Hi Everyone! It has been such a long time since I wrote anything about Ally. She is becoming quite a little girl instead of my baby! Of course she still needs me, but playing is more important than cuddling, and talking is more important than falling asleep in my arms right now. I have heard that pretty soon she'll need money and things will change once again ( hehehe) ! Ally is growing well and is making all kinds of new syllable sounds now. She waves bye bye ( or hello), but not always on request. She laughs at "pee pie" and mommy clapping her hands with an infectious smile that showcases 2 little teeth. Bath time is Heaven sent according to her, right along with the "squirtyturtle". Stranger anxiety has begun, but it really doesn't matter who holds her when ELMO is on. Finally, she is eating baby food well, and attempting to drink from mommy's cup brings such glee. She is having her 2nd heart surgery (and it a biggie) on July 11. Chad, Kari, and Carsten are going to let us stay the night before so we will feel at home. We are grateful for them and all the prayers everyone has sent up in our behalves. God Bless you all!!!
