Chloe spent the weekend in Malvern and attended Amber's wedding in Hot Springs. She ate a steady stream of puffs to keep from talking during the wedding and never even noticed her mother reading the lesson during the wedding. Her mouth has healed and she is eating better. It is still hard to believe that the cleft palette problems are gone! We are all grateful for the well wishes and support.

Chloe spent lots of time playing with a set of dominoes. I added a video to the blog showing her playing with them and paper cups. She seemed to have a dominoe in her hand all weekend! She swam in a little pool and accidently went under several times but just caught her breath and went on.

She jabbers and makes certain sounds but isn't forming words yet. She still gets around by booty scooting and uses her flexibility(instead of her arms) to sit up when she is laying down on her stomach. (see video) She is a master at pointing for whatever she wants!

She definately has some spunk...Her mom and dad have scolded her for dropping food on the floor for the dogs and on a few occasions have swatted her hand. She has boldly looked them squarely in the eye and laughed. Yesterday, after she dropped some food, her mom sternly said NO NO. Chloe looked her in the eye and then swatted her own hand and then laughed! That's my grangirl!!

At the Lake

Yesterday, Chloe's family had another fun day at the lake with Jeremy and Melissa!

Today Chloe got her 15 month immunizations and had both occupational and physical therapy. She was very tired.

She weighs 18lbs 10oz.

Chloe's first trip to the Fair!

See August Photos for more pics of Chloe's visit to the county fair.

Chloe celebrates Jack's first birthday

Chloe and Jack enjoyed a swim, shared his birthday cake and then had a bath together! Aunt Julie and Chloe's mom were both shocked when Chloe decided to plant a big kiss on Jack!

Chloe is 15 months old!

Chloe is making progress with her eating-she's drinking less pediasure and eating more. She still hasn't put back on her chubby cheeks and hips. She continues with therapy, but is quite content to booty scoot around. Today she went to the library with Barrett and Tatum and came home with a very dirty bottom from 'scooting' around the library floor. I got to keep her last weekend for an entire day and we had so much fun!! She loves to play with her toys and loves on her stuff toys and baby dolls.

Playing in the backyard

Chloe has had a good week. Her mom reports that she is very happy when you let her do what ever she wants! She stays busy scooting herself around the house. She especially likes to play with the dog bowls and really likes the water bowl. She's had a cold which gave her an eye infection but drops have taken care of it. She had breakfast with her dad at McDonalds and ate an entire pancake. She insists on putting all food in her mouth with her own fingers. She's still shaking her head 'no', quacking like a duck and growling like a bear.

She's resumed her therapy which has been hard. The fit she threw the first day was so bad that they tried it without mom in the room the next time. It was better, but she just doesn't like it.

Her family and friends are still celebrating her new mouth!!

Oh Happy Day - No no-nos!

Chloe returned to the doctor and received a great report. Her mouth and ears are looking good! There's no need to wear no-nos any more and she can begin to eat soft foods. After a weekend of eating and two nights of sleeping without the no-nos, she is in a much better mood! She was so tickled to get her first bites - she looked like she wanted to say "It's about time!" to us.