Summer fun

This week has been full of firsts for Sarah Ella. She had her first taste of cereal yesterday. She has been sooo hungry lately that I thought I would just see if she was telling me she was ready for something else. I sat her in the Bumbo chair and mixed 1/2 ounce of mommy's milk with just a touch of rice cereal. I kinda wanted to just see how she would respond to the spoon. The first few tries she squinched up her face and moved it out with her tongue. Then she would move some of it out with her tongue and swallow the rest. I might try it again this week, but I dont think we are going to put it into our daily routine yet. Another first was to roll over! She was laying on her back and kicked her little feet around and wound up on her left side! Shes only done it that one time so far, but I was so excited! Tonight we are in Jackson, MS for Adam's mothers side family reunion (The Growers.) Sarah Ella went to Mary Beths baby shower (Adam's 2nd cousin) who is due with her little boy, AJ in October. She met some Aunts and other cousins. Now we are at a hotel and Sarah Ella is making so many different noises and laughing out loud! It is a great Friday night! Tomorrow we are going to the official family reunion where Sarah Ella will meet her Great Grandparents, Nana and Papa and her Aunt Honor and Uncle Drew! We will head back to Pulaski tomorrow. On Tuesday we will fly to Tampa, FL to meet Sarah Ella's other set of Great Grandparents, Grandmother and pops. Her Pops, Granny Mac,
Great Uncle Doug and Great Aunt Sandy will be there too! We will be there until Saturday. I'm excited for her to meet all of her family because family is so important, but I'm nervous about the traveling. I hope she doesnt get uncomfortable on the plane ride and that we are able to take all the items she needs to keep her comfortable.

June

It has been a busy and difficult couple of weeks for our family. About three weeks ago I enrolled Sarah Ella into a daycare with the intentions of taking her only about 2 days a week. I was orignally on the wait list and was told a spot would not open until August. By the Grace of God we got in early and it was perfect timing. The following week by boss passed away from a massive heart attack. Dr. Sisk was only 51! That week I worked everyday (although it wasnt always treating patients.) So at least I had a great place to take Sarah Ella during the day. That week I also became sick (found out it was Strep throat) and lost my voice. Adam and my mom were also sick. Luckily, Sarah Ella was as healthy as can be. Then towards the end of the week Adam's first dog ever, Gracie, was shot by a distant neighbor. The neighbor claimed Gracie was killing his chickens. Adam was devastated. So our four dog family is down two dogs in one year (my first little dog, Murphy, was hit by a car last June.) For a dog loving family it has been very difficult. Now I'm working 4 days a week and seeing a lot more patiens. I am paid partly on production so my paycheck likes me being busy, but I'm just exhausted. I'm having to not only work with patients, but now I'm trying to figure out how to put a price on a dental practice and deciding if I should buy Dr. Sisk's practice or build one. Adam has been working in Memphis the past 4 days. I realize how much I depend on his help with the baby when he is gone. He comes home tomorrow (he wanted to play some golf with his buddies over the weekend) and then the week will start again. Hopefully, the practice stuff will be resolved soon so that I can just focus on the dentistry.