4 months old

Isabella turned 4 months old on Friday, July 24
When we went to the doctor this week we found out that she continues to be tall like her dad!
She is 14 lbs, 13 oz (75%).
She is 26 and a half inches long (95%).
Dr. Storey told Isabella she has good ears and Isabella just looked at her and grinned.
We are so thankful for a healthy, happy, growing baby!

Made you laugh

On Sunday the 12th after most of our family left.... Isabella had a series of LAUGHS! Robert, Sarah, Ken and I are laughing with her in the background. ENJOY!

Bumbo

We have found a great little treasure in a Children's resale shop called Second Childhood. Isabella has scored some beautiful church dresses from this shop but most recently we purchased a Bumbo seat for Isabella at HALF the cost! She loves to sit up and this seat helps her maintain a seated position for longer. Here are some photos of Isabella enjoying her new seat in the house.

Isabella's Baptism

Sunday, July 12 Isabella was baptized at St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas. It was a super special day! We were surrounded by many friends and family. My mom is a Presbyterian minister, so she was able to baptize Isabella with our pastor, Bill. There have been so many times that I have been witness to a baptism and promised to help that child grow to know and love Christ, but being the parent in front of the congregation that day brought about a flood of emotions. I am so glad that we attend such a great church. I know that Bill, Judy and all our St. Philip friends will help Isabella experience the grace and love of Christ. What makes my cup overflow is to know the extended family and church family who will also share in so many meaning-filled experiences with our babe! God is good. Below are some pictures from our celebration.

We live in a wonderful community. We invited many of our neighbors to come and share in the celebration with us and below is a picture of them. We are excited to call them neighbors, but more importantly FRIENDS!Our mom's were over the moon about this day. We are both so fortunate to have mother's who have been rooted in faith.
Mom and Bob were proud of our little Presbyterian. She was so observant through the entire service.

Robert's Dad joined us in celebration as we posed for a Ford family photo.
Some of mom's friends from Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas came to worship. Thanks to Sandy and Karen for being part of Isabella's special day!
I had to get a family photo withh my favorite people all dressed up.
Sisters and cousins! Sarah and Ken came in from Memphis and Margaret and Ethan flew in from San Francisco.
I love Ethan. He thinks Isabella is "so cute" I think he is so smart! :)
My Dad and Beckie came from Waco. Isabella was grinning with Pops.
We got a Boggus family photo for my grandma!

Isabella's Michael Jackson Tribute

She's a smooth criminal!