Fall Fun!

This week has been super busy. Ellis is enjoying some new tastes as her oral diet expands. With the green light to begin feeding her a tiny bit by mouth, she is trying new fruit and vegetable purees, small toddler poofs, and, of course, thicker treats like ice cream and yogurt. She's even allowed to take tiny, itty, bitty little bites of something dissolvable, so we started with one of her favorites: cheesy poofs. The speech therapist and I had quite a time, but also a little fun, teaching Ellis how to nibble with her teeth. She didn't know how to do it because she's never been allowed to before! I am reminded daily of just how far from "normal" Ellis's life has been so far, but also how blessed we are to have visible progress and hope for the future. I'm glad to report after a few days of practice, she's nibbling like a pro and perhaps we can soon move on to bigger bites. 

Cheesy Poofs!

Adorable Fall outfit #1, thanks to Robin Granny

Adorable Fall outfit #2, thanks to Granny Janny

Ellis and Miss B had fun decorating pumpkins. We love it when she visits! 

Ellis and I both have checkups this week. Hers is routine, for growth, weight, and a flu shot. I am still having some health issues, so we appreciate your prayers this week for both of us. I can't be at anything less than my best if I am to keep up with this little one. Thanks everyone!