GRACIE IS WALKING!!!!

Gracie has also begun taking 4-5 steps at a time. The other night she was trying to walk, but she wouldn't pick up her right foot so she was just going in a circle! Both girls prefer to crawl because it is faster, but I have a feeling by next week they will pick up walking speed. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

LILY IS WALKING!!!!!

Both girls have been standing up on their own and acting like they want to walk for about a week now. Lily has looked like she has taken 1-2 steps, but we didn't think that counted- today I got to the daycare and was met with much excitement- "LILY WALKED ACROSS THE ROOM!" It was probably 10 feet and last we tried to reinact the scene- she would take 4-5 steps and then go to her knees. She really likes to step sideways! Anyways, we couldn't get the video camera to work but I will put the video online as soon as I get some. Gracie is really close too!

Ruidoso, 4th of July & MORE Ear Infections

It has been a busy 2 weeks in the Henson family! It started with a family vacation to Ruidoso, NM. I can't remember the last vacation we took with my family. My parents were given a gift of a cabin for the weekend- it was fabulous! It was four bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, great room with kitchen, eating area and TV area. There was a big covered back porch with a hot tub- very nice in the cool, rainy weather! We were there Friday, Saturday, and then home on Sunday. The girls did well with the drive- although Lily's ears were bothering her in the altitude. Here's a pic of the cabin-

On Thursday, July 3, Gracie woke up with a fever and was very "clingy". I called the doctor because i wanted to get her checked before the holiday. The pediatrician was already on vacation, so they referred us to one of the local walk-in clinics. We saw a doctor and he said that both ears were red, so Gracie got yet another antibiotic.

On Friday Gracie started feeling better after lunch, so we decided to head up to Canyon,TX for the Phipps Family Reunion! (Janice's mom's family) We had our first experience with the girls in a hotel- not the best two nights I have ever had! It was really good to see all of Walt's family.

Monday was our 7th Anniversary! We both had to work, so it was a pretty normal day. Lily had continued to be fussy, so I called and got her into the doctor and both her ears still looked bad- another antibiotic. The doctor did make a referral to an ENT for an evaluation for tubes- FINALLY!! My parents watched the girls while Walt and I went out to dinner- very good.

My Beautiful Hot Pink Roses!

Even though things have been hectic, we have had a lot of fun with family! The girls have been really good sports traveling so much when they aren't feeling well- I'll keep you posted on the "tubes". Check out new pics on Flickr