Shad Mecham Family

Today was the last day of school for Brenden and Ainsley. Brenden received a trophy for reading 100 hours in secomd grade. We are so proud of him and his hard work. He made amazing improvements in his reading scores this year thanks to an amazing and dedicated teacher. Brenden will be doing some summer school this year. He was invited to help him hang on to all the growth he made. Ainsley did awesome in school this year. She had all 3s on her report card, which essentially translates to straight "A"s. The kindergarten classes had a end of the year program where they shared some of the things they learned this year. Ainsley had a speaking part, which she did very well on. It was fun to watch her sing with her classmates. Ainsley loves singing and performing. Capri had her 3rd birthday recently. She had Mickey Mouse cakes, which she was so excited for. She received a scooter and roller skates, as well as some new clothes and other fun toys. It was a great day for her. Daphney is growing and changing. She is smiling, giggling, and talking. She loves her older brother and sisters and they love her. Capri keeps trying to "help" with Daphney. Luckily, there haven't been any injuries. When I stop what she is doing, she just looks at me and says, "Mommy, I helping. ", or "I love her". What do you say to that?

Daphney was born Sunday, February 27 at 2:08 pm. She weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. She is a sweet baby that loves being held by Mom during her waking hours. Sometimes she will let Dad hold her. She has had some troubles eating. She was too sleepy and didn't suck hard enough to get enough to eat. Mom has been pumping and finger feeding her waiting until she is big enough to eat on her own. She is well loved by her brother and sisters who love giving her kisses and talking to her. Capri's favorite thing to say to her is, "so cute". We have been blessed to have Daphney as the newest addition to our family.