Happy 2nd Birthday Abby!!!

I meant to post this yesterday, February 11th, on her actual birthday.

Wow, I can't believe it has been two years since Abby was born. To look back to see where she started from and to see her today is AMAZING!!
Two years ago was a very scary time. Abigail Faith Rogers was born 13 weeks early at 27.1 weeks gestation and only weighed 2 lbs. 11 ounces and was 13 inches long. Little did we know what a roller coaster we would go on for the next 86 days with her living in the NICU.
Today, Abby is a beautiful, active, determined, normal toddler. Looking at her now, one would never suspect she started life different than any other baby.
She now weighs 20 lbs 7 ounces., is 32 inches tall, walks, no runs everywhere and jabbers about everything. She loves to play dress-up with her big sister and snuggle with anything that is soft. She loves to be involved in what her big siblings are doing and her most favorite thing to do is eat.

We find so much entertainment in watching her at any meal time. She has recently learned that she can eat with a spoon and it really is just as fast as both hands! Every meal is an adventure. If not watched carefully, she will paint herself with her food. Here is the most recent picture of her after Daddy gave her a bowl of ice cream last Friday evening. When I walked into the dining room and saw her, my only repsonse was, "Grab the camera." The boys all laughed and Matt said this is not funny and hauled her up to the bathtub to be bathed. I am constantly telling her not to make a mess and so now she repeats, "Abby messy."

Abby truly is a joy to have in our lives. She always has a smile for everyone. She loves to flirt!!! Her big blue eyes are to die for. She is so lovable. Happy Birthday (a day late) Abby, we love you!!