Kuddles for Katie: Summer Fun

We have really been enjoying this summer, but how quickly it's passing us by! We've done a ton of swimming, and Katie really enjoys it. She loves jumping off the side, and has even jumped off the dive once or twice, with a little help from us! We are getting ready to head to the Outer Banks soon, and really look forward to spending time with family! I took her to the beach one time this summer, and she loved the sand, and eventually wasn't too scared of the ocean! My child better love the beach, I don't know what I would do if she didn't!!
We had her genetics appoint last week, and she was officially diagnosed with MOPD II, some places call it Microcephalic Osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism, and other places it's called Majewski osteodysplastic. We pretty much knew that, but they were able to isolate the gene and she carries mutations in the pericentrin gene. Basically JJ and I are both carriers of this recessive gene. There is a 1 in 3 million chance to have a child with MOPD II. We know Katie is special and feel very blessed that God chose her for us. She has brought so much joy in our life, and keeps us laughing everyday. She is super determined, and is always willing to try new things. Dr. Bober Katie's geneticist, was very happy with her growth. She's grown an inch in 6 months, and he said average growth is an inch a year. I don't really ask him expected height, not much I can do about that.( the internet says average is 3 and 1/2 feet) Apparently the doctors told my mom I would be 5'8", hmmm a bit off. I'm still only 4'11" and 3/4". Although my driver's license says I'm 5 feet!
She also had a repeat MRI/A about 2 weeks ago. The doctor called today, but I missed the call, she did say "her brain looks good" that's enough to allow me to sleep well. I'm sure I'll get more details, but that will work for now!

It's also been awhile since I posted any pictures.....here are a ton!

Just being happy!