quick update

hey all,
just wanted to give you a couple quick hit updates. first, thalia had her six month checkup on tuesday and she is "perfect"! :o) i forgot to ask chris how big she is now but the doctor said she is doing great and to keep trying new foods. so far she has had peas, pears, bananas, and ice cream and mashed potatoes courtesy of her grandparents! so for the record, ironically, if thalia is addicted to ice cream it is not my fault!!
in terms of milestones, she is trying really hard to crawl. she is getting up on all fours easier and more frequently but can't quite get her legs and arms to move at the same time. then she gets mad and throws her arms behind her like a beached whale which really doesn't help the situation. she is getting even better at sitting up. now she can turn and look over her shoulder without tipping over. she still does tip over from time to time and she gets a funny look on her face when she does. i try not to laugh but sometimes she cracks me up!

second, i am leaving tomorrow for north carolina. i will arrive and friday and finally solidified an apartment that is close to ron and martha and close to a daycare. not only that, but it is on the first floor (the other option was on the third floor!) and i can move in on friday (the other first floor option wasn't available until late next week). so while i am sad to leave my family and friends and colleagues, i am excited about the opportunity and to get down there and have an impact.

so continue to keep us in your prayers as we prepare for this move. i am still in traverse city for a meeting and haven't packed for my trip tomorrow. and pray for chris that he does well flying with thalia by himself. i know he will do great. i will keep you posted on our progress and promise to put up some new pics (including thalia's six month hippo pic) before i leave tomorrow.

thanks for your love, support, and prayers. we really feel like we have the best extended family!

much love and less sleep,
claire