Road Trip

Last Saturday, we decided to take a little road trip to end the summer. We first went up through Batesville and made a stop at Mark Martin Ford. We went through the museum and Mac had his picture made beside a couple of the NASCAR racers that Mark has driven. We then made our way up to Mt. View. We went around the square, then Mac got to put his feet in the creek for the first time. We enjoyed dinner, then went back to the square for some music. Both of the kids seem to really enjoy themselves. Randall and I did, too.

6th month check up

Randall took Mac to see Dr. Luy today for his 6 month check-up and shots. She said he is doing great, exactly what a 4 months old (his corrected age) should be doing. He weighed 14 pounds, 12 ounces, and is 25 1/2 inches long. She did take him off his Reglan (for acid reflux). We had to take him to the hospital to get some blood drawn to see if we can take him off the iron. I am glad that Emma had to suddenly go to the bathroom when we got there so I wasn't in the room while they drew blood. They had to stick Mac twice, and they blew the vein in his arm. My poor baby!! Dr. Luy did give Randall a little exercise for us to do a couple of times daily so he can learn to balance. We are in the process of getting him evaluated to see if he will qualify for some other services such as physical and occupational therapy. Hopefully that will work out!!

Playdate

We had another playdate yesterday. This time it was at our house. While the older kids were enjoying running around and playing with all the toys, Mac and Anna Grace (almost 2 months old) enjoyed laying in the floor and lapping up the attention of all the mommies. They seemed to really like each other. At one point in time, they were holding hands. Aren't they cute together?

Green Beans....I love 'em!!!

On Wednesday, Mommy gave me green beans for the first time....This is the first taste of food I've gotten, and I absolutely love them!! I prefer them to the rice cereal she gives me!! I can't wait to try more of this stuff called baby food!!

6 months old

From a 2 pound, 8 ounce, 29 weeker, to a 16 pound healthy 6 month old. It's so hard to believe. You are growing so fast, and you are such a healthy boy. You are starting to do things that most 3 month old babies do, so if we use your corrected age of 3 months, you are right on track. You are rolling over from your stomach to your back, constantly babbling about something, and putting everything into your mouth. You sleep through the night, and are cutting 2 teeth. You eat cereal once a day. You are starting to try to sit up. You raise up when you are in your car seat or your swing. I can't beleive all of this is happening so fast. It seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital at Little Rock on a Saturday morning when Dr. Henry came in and said, "We have to do this c-section NOW!" I was so worried about how you would fair, but you did great. You entered this world as a healthy, bouncing baby boy who was a little, ok, a lot, on the small side. You are definitely one of God's little miracles. Mommy loves you!!

First Taste of Rice Cereal

Saturday night, Mac acted extremely hungry, so we decided to try some cereal. These pictures (they posted backwards!!) are the after, during, and first bite pictures. Right now he is just getting it once a day (in the morning) until he is used to it, then we will go to twice a day!!

We are going to Arkansas Children's Hospital on Wednesday to see the pediatric opthamologist. Keep us in your prayers that this remains just a routine appointment!!

Aren't we cute?

I'm not biased, they are just the cutest little kids in the world!!

What's in a name?

I have had many questions about Mac's name, such as "Where did you come up with his name?" Well, Mac is named after two extraordinary men...Randall's grandpa and my pepaw. Randall was extrememly close to his grandpa, hence the name Mac. My pepaw's last name is Patton. He never had a son...only 4 daughters (my mom is #2). I had said since I was a little girl that I wanted Patton to be in my son's name somewhere. Mac actually has the same name we had picked out for Emma had she been a boy. We know that with both of these names, Mac has some huge shoes to fill. We also have no doubt that God has great things in store for him, so he should be able to fill those shoes.

Tummy Time

I think Mac has decided that he kinda likes tummy time. He layed on his mat for about 25 minutes this morning...he really enjoys looking at himself in the mirror. He is really beginning to hold his head up very well. I can finally get him to look at me when I take pictures.

The Three Musketeers

Mac and Emma got to spend some quality time with Mikayla (Randy's daughter) today. Irene had to go to a funeral for Randy's college roommate's mom, so Mikayla stayed with us for the day. They had a good time. Emma and Mikayla played for a little over an hour in Emma's room, then they got to go outside for a while. Mikayla enjoyed playing in Emma's Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Car. After coming in for a cool down, the girls had a meal of grilled cheese and cheddar mashed potatoes with broccoli. Mac had the good ole reliable bottle. It was then naptime for all 3. They seemed to have a great time. I am glad they got this time together since Mikayla lives in Georgia.

Is it hunting season yet?

Mac is ready to go to deer camp. He wants to get all the deer he can...and he already has his first one. He is getting to where he likes to chew on this one, so maybe that means he will like deer meat as he gets older...there's nothing like it!!

WHOOOOOOOO....Pig Sooie.....Razorbacks!!

As you can tell, our house is all ready for football season....if you live with the Martins, there isn't a Saturday that goes by that there isn't at least one football game on the tv...usually, there are many. Most of the time, Daddy is watching more than one at the same time. There isn't a televised Razorback game that is missed.....All we can say is GO HOGS!!!

NO MONITOR!!!

As of last Thursday, Mac is officially monitor free. Dr. Luy said there was no reason to leave him on the apnea monitor any longer. He hadn't had any type of alarm in over 2 months. She probably would have taken him off last month, but decided because of his surgery that we should use it for a little longer. I am glad she made that choice since he ended up having morphine. I am also glad that we are now free of it.

We also have another tooth coming in....yep, that's right...two teeth for a 5 month old who was a preemie!! I can't believe it!! He has his next check-up with Dr. Luy in a couple of weeks, and I think she will probably put him on cereal then.

First Tooth

Mac has officially begun teething!!! I noticed a couple of days ago that there was a little spot on his bottom gum that looked like a tooth trying to come in. Sure enough, today I noticed it was trying to break through. He hasn't been too fussy, but he isn't eating quite as well as normal. We made a run to Walgreen's today for something teething tablets. He took them with not problem. I guess if you've been taking medicine since they day you were born, one more won't make a difference. These teething tablets work great!! Emma used them, too, and they worked for her.

Happy 4th of July

Mac and Emma want to wish everyone a Hapy and Safe 4th of July. We also ask that each of you remember the men and women who are currently or have served in the military, especially those serving in other countries right now. Mac and Emma are both very proud of Uncle Ra-Ra, who was promoted to Captain today. Wish he could have been on American soil to get this promotion!! We love you and miss you, Ra-Ra. Can't wait until you come home on leave. Mac is ready to meet you!!

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