Big changes in 2008

We are moving to Jacksonville, Florida. We will really live in St. Augustine. Cameron has accepted a new job position as recruiting manger for a company called AmeriForce. He is excited about all the new opportunities that lie ahead. We will miss Traveler's and all the friends we have met along the way of our travels. This is obviously a stressful and very busy time for us with the house on the market, Christmas and Caroline's upcoming surgery. Cam starts his new job on Jan.7. There is never a dull moment literally on the Abbott household. We are always up to something. The girls and I will remain in Charlotte until the house sells and continue with Dr. appt. and Physical Therapy for Caroline. Caroline weighed 9.8 today and will have surgery now on Dec 27. It has been re scheduled per the hospital to have a full crew that day. So we will have everyone we need on board for all to go well. Her procedure is to change her g -tube to a mickey button. It will be easier to change out the feeding tube and button. It is less obvious to the public eye and less likely to be pulled out. I will have to learn a few more tricks, but it will primarily operate the same way.
I fully intended to send out a holiday letter, but this will have to suffice. Carley gave her Binky away to the Binky Fairy last week and it has gone better than expected. You know what is one more source of stress when you are thrown a million curve balls at once? Mommy and Carley have done well with the transition. Naps have been sparse due to the Binky disappearing though. She is three and really looking forward to Christmas. She asked me last week,"What is the trued meaning of Christmas?" I replied, "Jesus." I could not think of a better simpler way to tell her. She is a joy and I wonder what she really understands about all of this manger business. She told me Jesus was born in a manger and the angel told Mary she was going to have a baby. She also told me Jesus was born in "Becklaham." It sis precious. It reminds me of the child like faith we are to have in our lives.
Caroline is so responsive and chatty these days. We are hopeful and blessed. She belly laughs when you sneeze at her and she copies all of your mouth movements. her eyes follow all that goes on around her. She finished three bottles last week all on her own in 25 min record time. She is trying to put pressure on her hands and feet and really wants to push her head toward you when you talk to her. She pulls back form a tummy position at shoulder height. We are working on more tummy time and raising her head from a tummy position on a flat surface. She has reached all social/language milestones at this point for a 5 month old. She is delayed in rolling, sitting, and raising her head from a tummy position.
We do not have new doctor appt, but will see an orthopedist in the future in Florida. We will have to set up therapies as well for Caroline to continue. We are thrilled at her progress and continue to thank God for His faithfulness. Thank you to all our family and friends who pray for our daily strength. Happy New Year to each of you!!!!!