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There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly. buckminster fuller

A small shoe fetish


Polka Dots


Kitty cat shoes
These are not only cute, but they squeak. We are trying to encourage Ivey to pick her feet up in in preparation for walking. She loves it when she makes herself squeak.

No, she is not pulling up or standing alone yet.

She is STANDING.

One more milestone accomplished-

She can hold on and balance herself.

This is a modified play set that we are borrowing from another family.

Ivey LOVES it.

The play set does not have your standard children's gadgets.

There are various household items with different sounds and textures.

Notice her cute shoes.

Oops- got a little off kilter.

We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.

Chretien Malesherbes

Comments

Anonymous said…
Look at her, there she goes! Ivey has great posture - she's doing it!! Every time I check her site, she is doing something new...it makes me so happy. :)

Megan and Ava
Renee said…
LOVE the shoes! Think they'd look good on a little boy? Didn't think so. :) Wish boy's shoes were just as cute. And the creative play area is such a good idea. Ivey looks like she loves it!
Anonymous said…
What a diva!! Love the polka dot shoes :) I am so proud of Ivey, standing so well. This is BIG. Keep it up, girl! We are rooting for you here in Ohio...and working on some standing of our own!!

Love, Jill & Ella
Anonymous said…
Yay for Ivey! Look at that girl standing! Three cheers for Ivey! HIP HIP HURRAY!

Love,
Sheila & Grace
Jennifer said…
SO AWESOME! Go, Ivey, go!
Unknown said…
I think if anyone "gets it" Gwen - you do! She is so lucky to have such a supportive family who just wants Ivey to be Ivey. There is no denying she is progressing well - her new pictures prove it! I LOVE her new sqeaky shoes - I'm sure she really enjoys that. Hope yall are well and hope to see you soon.
Aunt Boo said…
Thank you for sharing and I LOVE the shoes too. She looks to be doing great and she has a wonderful mother (and family) to help her out.

I am so glad that I get to share in her accomplishments!

Amanda
Anonymous said…
Oh my gosh, look at her, this little caterpillar is going to fly. I am so happy for you and for her This is just one milestone, with many more to come. The Okie Nana
What precious shoes!!!!! She can NEVER have too many!
Take care!
Pam
Oh my goodness, they are sooo cute! And her little skirt too! What a little doll.

How great to see her standing!!!! Way to go Ivey!!!
Anonymous said…
Such adorable shoes! And she is standing so well! YOU Go Ivey!!!
Anonymous said…
the shoes are absolutely adorable!! and i love the cutie skirt... what an absolute doll. we are so proud of her standing!! and so proud to know you and your family. gwen, you are an amazing mother to all three of your children. i have no idea how you accomlpish as much as you do. only you can make the decisions that are best for ivey, she is a part of you. she is not a textbook. as wise as the medical professionals may be, there is something they don't have... intuition and mothers love. stay strong!!!
xoxoxo, diane
Alison said…
What a girl!!!! LOVE the shoes!!! I'm going to borrow that quote for my blog...
Karen said…
Oh the cute! The Cute! The standing! The shoes! The O-ball (we love the O-ball at our house) Did I mention the CUTE!!!!!

Thank you for sharing.
The shoes are fantastic and WOW - way to go Ivey! :)
Karen Owens said…
I agree with Renee... little boy things just are not as fun. She is too cute for words!! She looks so squeezable!
Go Ivey Go!!!

Ivey is clearly a star everyday, but today she's also the star of "5 Minutes for Mom" as your interview has been published.

The permanent link is
http://www.5minutesformom.com/2617/ivey-elizabeth/


Thank you for sharing Ivey's life with us!!!
Anonymous said…
How exciting Ivey is standing!!

I just adore those shoes!!
Melissa said…
What cute shoes! Congragulations to Ivey on standing. Love your blog! Prayers from Florida
Anonymous said…
Cute shoes! Ivey looks fantastic!

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