Parker turned six months old on January 4th. I can't believe that a half a year has gone by since he blessed our family. He has brought us so much joy! He is a very content baby and only cries when he is hungry, tired, or needs a diaper change. He likes jumping in his jumpster, playing in his exersaucer, watching Baby Einstein DVD's, sitting up and playing with toys on the floor, and most of all... being loved on and entertained by his 3 Big Sissies! Just in the past 2 weeks, he has learned to go to sleep on his own for naps and bedtime. He still loves to be swaddled up tight in his favorite blankie. We lay him down and within just a couple of minutes he has fussed and or cried himself to sleep: 
Here he is for our monthly pose on his raggy blankie: 
Parker had his Six Month Well Check yesterday. Unfortunately he is still not "well." Bless his little heart...his right ear and throat were still extremely red, so he is on his 3rd round of antibiotics! Please continue to pray for our sweet boy and that he will be completely well very soon! Here are his stats from his checkup:
Weight: 19 lb. 5 oz. (75%)
Height: 28 in. (99%)
His appetite has been way down because of all the illness, otherwise he would have probably been over 20 lb.! We discussed possible issues with textures since Parker has not really shown any interest in cereal at all. He won't open his mouth and he tightens those lips as soon as the spoon comes close! (stubborn already?!?) We are hoping that things will improve as his body mends, and that he will get his appetite back. But, if there isn't a dramatic change in the next 6 weeks, Parker is going to be referred to a Speech Therapist for some help. We are so thankful to have such a wonderful Doctor looking after our children!
I love you Parker Levi. You are so very precious to me!
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. Jeremiah 1:5a
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Parker is so CUTE! He is getting so big! You have the most beautiful children!
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