Fishing Fun

Yep, Mommy was a little too close to Camden and got a worm in her hair!  

Silver Dollar City

Now, it is nearly impossible to be in Branson with out going to Silver Dollar City. Ha! Grandma graciously agreed to keep Baby Bear at the house while the rest of us went. To get the most bang for our buck, we went after 3pm so we could get in the next day free.

7 months old

Mommy is loving being at home with you this summer! You still go to Caren's three days a week to hold your spot and to keep you in the routine. But you are growing so fast and changing each day. You are now rolling all over the place. You still really like your bath and now will fight Mommy for the washcloth. So, I usually give you your own to play with. You have developed a new skill that we aren't too fond of and that is spitting your food.
You are getting ready to crawl. You will get up on your knees and rock back and forth. Then you just lunge face first. You will roll or lunge to get to whatever toy you want. Big brother is quickly realizing that his MegaBlocks are just about your size. He isn't too happy about that. We are still working on sitting up on your own.
You were doing really good at sleeping through the night until vacation. That really messed up your schedule. It took us about a week to get you back on track. You sleep from about 8:30 pm to 7:30 am. You take a morning nap and an afternoon nap then most days, you need a short 30 minute catnap between 5-6pm.
You are still such a happy pleasant baby. You have been teething some this month, so Mommy got some Oragel and teething tablets. You really have been gnawing on your toys, but still no teeth.
You are eating food with every meal. You get cereal and half a fruit for breakfast with a bottle. Lunch is half veggie half fruit and another bottle. Then, usually a dinner or veggie for dinner and cereal again at bedtime-both with bottles.
You really don't liked to be rocked to sleep, but sometimes if you are super tired, I get to rock you. Mommy likes to hum while she is rocking. I will lay my head against yours and you have started to "hum" with me. I wish I could capture your sweet little voice when you do it.

6 Month Pictures

Sweet boy

Mrs. Huskey was subbing for Ms. Unger the same week Mommy subbed in kindergarted for summer school. She sent me this picture of you at nap time. I LOVE pictures of my boys sleeping.

PS This blanket and pillow was made for Nick when he was in preschool and is now yours and will be Jadens as well. I love using things that all the cousins have shared.

Back at the NICU

While we were in Kansas City, we took a trip back to the NICU to visit. They told us when we left to please come back-they love seeing their babies as they grow! We were able to see Dr. Ola and one of our cardiac nurses. They were so excited to see how much Jaden has grown and to hear how healthy he is(no heart surgery). It was so different and such an awesome feeling walking in to the hospital with Jaden knowing we were going to walk back out with him in just a few minutes. God has been so good to our family!

Adoption Finalization

Jaden's adoption was final on June 20th, 2014! He is officially Jaden Joseoh Gage Medley, even though we have always thought of him that way. Papa, Grandma and Camden were supposed to join us in Kansas City, but Camden was sick with a fever at the last minute. So, it was just the three of us. The Family Court is very busy in Jackson County, so we were glad to be the 2nd case on the docket for that day. We spent a short 8 minutes in the courtroom, but it was 8 very important minutes. Todd and I both shed tears as we shared how much the last 6 months have changed our lives and promised to be the best parents we can be to our sweet Jaden. The commissioner's wife started a tradition of ringing a bell over the intercom when any adoption becomes final. So, we happily rang that bell. Happy Finalization Day, Jaden!