Sesame Street Live

We wanted to take Jack out for a special night, just the three of us, since it will be the last time for a long time that it happens! We bought tickets a few weeks ago for Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music thinking it would be perfect for our date-night with Jack! He LOVED it! If you didn't already know, he loves Elmo, and is really starting to love the other characters from Sesame Street too. He really likes Cookie Monster, Zoe, and Big Bird too. I was nervous about how he would do at a show like that, but he did great. He got to try cotton candy for the first time (hilarious) and Daddy even took us out for pizza afterwards! He got a little restless the last 15 min of the show, so I was glad it ended when it did, but overall he did great. He loved the characters, the dancing and singing, and loved it when the lights changed colors. He kept saying "oohhh red!" "oooooh blue!"

With Daddy before the show

Wondering what on earth to do with this big bag of blue stuff!

Mmmmmm thats good!

Elmo!

Ernie, Rosita, and Bert

Thanks for the pizza, Dad!

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Christmas List

Well....my mom and sister and other various family members have started asking what Ryan and I want for Christmas this year....so I began thinking, and here is my Christmas list thus far: *Dance Dance Revolution for Wii (Don't laugh, it's actually really fun) *Dancing With the Stars for Wii *Waffle Maker *good quality chef's knife *fun dress socks to wear to work *black boots with pointed toe *brown boots with pointed toe *Dressy winter coat *Wall Flower refills (for home and school) Ryan and I aren't shopping for each other this year since we are honeymooning over New Years. We are going to Las Vegas, and I can't wait!

9 1/2 Hours

9 1/2 hours until my sweet baby girl goes in for her third open heart surgery. This isn't just any surgery. It's a big one. This surgery would be a big deal for a 40 year old. So you can imagine the seriousness and high risk on a 3 week old. I am nauseous and scared. I pray with all my heart that her little body can handle the intensity and recovery involved with something this big. The nurses have prepared us for the worst, which I am thankful for, but am remaining optimistic and strong in faith. They have told me that she will be VERY sick for several days following her surgery. She may even come back to her room in the PICU still on bypass. Even if she doesn't come back on bypass, she could still go back on it a few days later. In addition to all her machines and medicines now, she will also come back with a pacemaker, and possibly the ECMO (bypass) machine. Lia opened her eyes today, and looked around the ...

Praising God!!!

Lia has had a REALLY good 24 hours! She passed her carseat test! Has taken ALL her feedings orally! Feeding tube is OUT! Breathing treatments have been cancelled! Ryan and I have started a 24 hr PCS (parent care status) where we are completely in charge of all feedings and medications. The nurse will only check on us periodically. This is done to make sure we will be able to handle everything at home. NO MONITORS! I just walked into our bathroom with Lia...simply because I COULD! Pharmacy has come to talk to us about all her prescriptions, and how to administer all medications. Got a basket ready for all the 'skimming' supplies I'll need for home. Arrangements have been made for follow up care with cardiologist and pediatrician! Discharge, yes, I said it, DISCHARGE scheduled for Tuesday! Ok, I'm crying now that I just typed that! Once again, thank you for all your continued support and prayer! Don't we have an amazing God? These oral feedings r...

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