Ok, so I haven't posted anything in, what feels like, a REALLY long time. So let me start by saying "I'm sorry!" However, it's beautiful outside today and I am in desperate need of a shower before baby girl wakes up, so I need to update quickly :)

First of all, I PASSED my board exam!!!! I took it March 18 and got my 'unofficial' letter/license to practice...HOORAY! I will be taking a PRN position at a wonderful pediatric clinic where I did a clinical rotation in school. It's called High Hopes and it is such a great place. I always loved being there and I even told Dowell during my clinical "I want to work there." Praise the Lord! I get to! I'll be working one day a week and Reese will attend the daycare that is connected to the clinic, so it works out perfectly! All the paperwork must be filled out, but I'm hoping to start within the next few weeks.

Reese is eating all kinds of foods now. So far, she's had carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, green beans, peas, apples, bananas, prunes...and she seems to like them all. We had to go back to the pediatrician yesterday for a weight check (she didn't gain any from 4-6 months) but she is growing beautifully now! The doctor said that she is just great. She is a talker and squeals all the time. It's absolutely hysterical. Dowell and I went to lunch today and she sat in a high chair, played with her toys, and squealed. Everyone just looked, smiled, and laughed.

Last week, Reese and I traveled to Arkansas for my best friend, Kristen's baby shower. It was her 1st time on an airplane and she did great! Loved being able to play the whole way...she still hates the car seat with a passion. I have to admit that it was much easier not having to drive and stress the whole way. Kristen's shower was fantastic! We had such a great visit and Louis Vuitton, her Bichon Frise, LOVED Reese. He had to know where she was at all times and even slept with me so he could check on her throughout the night. It was adorable. Reese even made a few new baby friends while we were there. She loves other babies and just smiles and squeals/talks to them. I think she's going to like being with other babies at daycare.

Reese is just now catching up on her sleep. We have been so busy lately (hence I haven't posted), but we should be slowing down. Staying here for Easter will give us a chance to relax and start a family tradition of our own. Happy Easter everyone!