1-26-09

Falling asleep during her feed haha

Always smiling for the camera

Why?!?! I just want to sleep!

Psalm 139:13-14 "For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."

Just let me sleep...

Don't mess with me while I'm bathing haha

Not the bottom mommy!!

Aaahhhhhh :)

Daddy and Pop Pop watchin' closely

You just don't stop do you Aunt Ash??

Hello Again...

Help Aunt Ashton I don't like this outfit!

Finally done...and squeaky clean!

Hello Everyone...this is Aunt Ashton again. I had the pleasure of coming home to help with Zoey last Friday because Macy wasn't feelin' to great. Anyway...I had a fun day of watching/holding/helping with our little bundle of joy. She is so funny when she is awake and is constantly making funny faces. I captioned just a few of them. Grammy, Pop Pop, and I all got to watch as Macy gave her a bath. Zoey absolutely LOVES her baths. It is fun to watch Zoey get COMPLETELY relaxed as soon as she hits the water. Anyway...she is adorable and I had so much fun getting to spend the day with her. Sorry these are so late in getting posted! Love to all...Aunt Ash <><

1-25-08

Here are some random pictures from the past week. A couple are from our ride home with her in her HUGE carseat. One is of Aunt Becky holding her. The top few with her bow on is from tonight. We had to change her oxygen out and kept it off long enough to snap a few pictures. She has her second doctors appointment tomorrow. Last week she weighed in at 4 pounds 8 oz. She has to go in once a week to check her oxygen levels and weight. We are hoping that she will not have to be on the oxygen long. The doctor thinks that we may even try to start weening her off this week. It will all depend on her. She is on such a small amount as it is. She seems to love being home. We have gotten on a pretty good routine. She eats about every three to four hours. It's really a great schedule. I am managing to get some rest. Cat-naps are my new favorite thing. We are so grateful to be home. I must admit I was nervous to bring Zoey home. The nerves of being a full time new mom, knowing that this four pound miracle is ALL my responsibility was a little overwhelming. Now that we have the first week out of the way, I am feeling more and more confident. It is wonderful. We want to thank you all again for all of your prayers. We will continue to give updates as Zoey continues to grow up under the Lord's protection and grace.
We love you!
Macy

1-21-08

Hello Everyone! This is Aunt Ashton...posting from Lubbock. :) Uncle Tay Tay and I made the LONG trip back to Lubbock on Monday. It was long because every mile took us further away from our precious niece...and family. ;) I cried four times that day knowing that I was having to leave but being back in Lubbock has been great. I should have posted these sweet pictures of Zoey the night I took them but we got home late and I was too tired. These are from Sunday night. Pop Pop and I got to go over and spend some time with Grammy, Mark, and Macy and of course, Zoey. We watched her take a bottle and sleep. :) Zoey smiles all the time in her sleep. It is the most precious thing to watch. You just kinda wonder what it is she is dreaming about. Anyway...that night she was smiling so big it almost looked like she was laughing about something. I captured a few of those smiles and yes...she has dimples. You can see them better in person but she definitely has two. :) I also captured dad (Mark) looking down at his precious gift. I think it shows his love for her and the fact that he is wrapped around Zoey's TINY little pinky. For those of you who don't know...I LOVE to take pictures of feet....well precious baby feet not so much adult feet haha. I got to snag a couple of Zoey's tiny toes when Mommy was changing her diaper. I also got one of her LONG legs. She follows in both of her GiGi's footsteps in that respect. :) The picture of Zoey's roses was at Grammy's request. They were so beautiful we just had to share them. Zoey is doing great at home and is still eating and pooping like a champ. She went to the doctor on Monday and weighed in at a whopping 4 lbs. 8 oz and measured at 18 inches long. She will have to go in weekly for a doctors visit because of being on oxygen. Please pray for strength for Zoey as she makes those trips to the doctor because it really takes ALOT out of her. The doctor said he didn't think she would have to be on oxygen long. Please pray for continued growth of her lungs and strength for her tiny body. Mark and Macy are doing well adjusting to having Zoey at home. Please pray for continued strength, energy, and peace for them as they adapt to a new schedule. We love you all and thank you for your continued support and prayers for Mark, Macy, and Zoey. Until next time...Aunt Ashy <><

1-16-09

Walking into her very own room for the first time!!

Very hungry at this point

Daddy helping with some spit-up

Yes...that is pink camo in Mark's lap and he wears it proudly :)

Hello Everyone! What an emotional day this has been!! This is Aunt Ashton tonight posting for Mark, Macy, and Zoey. They are all doing well and made it HOME safe and sound!!! Zoey did fantastic on the ride home and has loved being at home in her new surroundings. Here are some pictures from tonight. We were privileged to be there right when they got home so these photos are from when Macy brought her in for the very first time. She looks even smaller in her new surroundings. Macy put Zoey on her changing table to change her diaper and it dwarfed her tiny little body. She needs one about a quarter of the size she has but I don't think they make them that small. :) Both sets of adoring grandparents were there as well. I even caught Poppy and Grammy Dodson in the act of wooing (not sure how to spell that one haha) over her. Uncle Tay Tay, Spencer and I all hovered in Zoey's general area tonight. It is so hard not to be right by her all the time!! I included one picture, per Mark's request, of the doodle board that hangs on their fridge. It still says "10 more weeks". I think we can erase that now and start keeping track of Zoey's check-ups since that is DEFINITELY not relevant anymore haha. It was kinda ironic to have one sign hanging saying "welcome home Zoey" and the other saying "10 more weeks" haha. We are blessed that the first is relevant now. Other than the update on Zoey getting to come home, the other was that she weighed in at a whopping 4 lbs. 1 oz. last night. She had a very long day today and slept most of the way home. Mark and Macy were very exhausted when they got home today. As you can imagine, the last 6 weeks are really starting to catch up with them. Please continue to pray for our little miracle. If it weren't for all of your prayers, she would not be home right now. We so appreciate your love and support of our family and for Macy, Mark, and Zoey. Now that they are home the prayer requests will change but for now just pray for rest and peace for Mark and Macy. For Zoey, please pray that her lungs continue to get stronger so she won't have to be on oxygen long. Her first check-up is on Monday so we will know more then. We are so grateful to have everyone home and ready to start this new journey of Zoey's life at HOME!! PRAISE GOD from whom ALL blessings flow!! To Him be ALL the GLORY, HONOR, and PRAISE. :) Until next time...Aunt Ashy <><