Updates on the Loomis Girls

Well, McKinley and I have had a very exciting and eventful time this last little while. Every Tuesday and Thursday night Robbie has school, so McKinley and I hang out all alone! It was a little scary at first, given the fact that when school started there were a lot of her needs I couldn't meet, but the stroller can be used inside too, so we made it through the first little while. Now I'm doing much better and the two of us have figured it out and are doing great!
McKinley is getting bigger and more fun all the time. Just today she learned to do 2 new things and I was so excited. She has this adorable duck (I named him Steve) and he hangs from her little baby gym. Today she was hanging out there, making noises and staring at the toys as usual when suddenly she finally decided to try to reach for them! It was great, for a good 30 minutes she was trying to reach her toys and shove them in her mouth. She looked pretty coordinated for a beginner. After she was done with that, Robbie and I were playing with her on the floor when she just rolled over! I couldn't believe my eyes. We moved her back and she did it a couple of more times. I guess we'll see if she remembers how to do it tomorrow! I also am charging the battery in my camera so I can actually get a picture!
As for me, lots and lots of progress. I'm allowed and able to do so many things now, I can shower standing up, I can blow dry my hair standing up, I can walk without a crutch (though I've been warned there may be a few falls as I learn to do it on my own again), I'm allowed to jog on the treadmill for a few minutes (ok, most might not call it a jog, but it's a jog for me), I'm allowed to drive, I can jump off of a stair and land standing up , I haven't fallen down in weeks and FINALLY after 4 months of waiting I actually carried McKinley-I can't carry her too far, because I get tired and my legs get weak, but I did it!
So, the Loomis girls are having fun and learning to do new things everyday! Let's just hope the progress keeps coming for both of us!

Loomises Can Be Tall Too

We took McKinley in for her 4 month check up and shots yesterday. She was a really good sport, of course she screamed her head off while the shot was happening, but she calmed down pretty quickly and was happy the rest of the night.

While we were there they also weighed her and measured her length. She already weighs 14.7 pounds, that puts her in the 70% for weight, but what really blew us away was her height! She measures 26 inches.....that puts her in the 97% for height. Robbie and I think it's pretty funny because Loomises aren't generally known for being tall!