Out with the Old in With the New
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
#69
December 27, 2011
Dear Aj
Merry Christmas! I love the holidays and am so excited to be able to share it with you. This whole week we have been going out Christmas light hunting. I love hearing you in the back seat letting out a low "wow" when we pass by a house that is light up to the extreme. I think it is even more exciting for us to come home and for you to see our Christmas tree, we will sit in front of the tree looking at the lights and you will point to the ornaments. When you get older I can tell you all the stories about were we got them. I know that will love to hear all the adventure that we have have been through through out the years
The best part about the holidays is the time we get to spend with family! Mommy's family always celebrates on Christmas Eve. This year the whole family got together, that means all the Aunties, Uncles and 7 cousins where together, we even had some extras friends join us this year. You played well with Baby Lauren, you kept giving her kisses. All of the girl cousines wanted to hold your hands and kept trying to pick you up. Your boy cousins were a little more gentle with you but still very protective over you. They would hold you hand as you walked down the hall. At one point during the night Dylan was so excited because he was able to give you a bottle.
The next morning we woke up and Santa had been to our house. He stuffed your stocking and put presents under the tree. You loved the push toy that Santa left for you and in your stocking Santa left you a ball "bubble" some big boy water bottles, forks and flash cards.
Friends and Family came over later that morning for breakfast. Your Grandma-ma and Grandpa-pa gave you your rocking horse the night before, but Grandma and Grandpa brought you their present on Christmas morning. They brought you a bran new red rider push wagon! The look on your face when they put it down in front of you was priceless. Your eyes light up and a smile spread across your lips, I swore I could also see some mischievous brewing in there too. You spent the morning hoping from the horse, to the waggon to your push toy from Santa.
Merry Christmas Baby,
Mommy
Dear Aj
Merry Christmas! I love the holidays and am so excited to be able to share it with you. This whole week we have been going out Christmas light hunting. I love hearing you in the back seat letting out a low "wow" when we pass by a house that is light up to the extreme. I think it is even more exciting for us to come home and for you to see our Christmas tree, we will sit in front of the tree looking at the lights and you will point to the ornaments. When you get older I can tell you all the stories about were we got them. I know that will love to hear all the adventure that we have have been through through out the years
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| Christmas Morning playing with your new toys |
The next morning we woke up and Santa had been to our house. He stuffed your stocking and put presents under the tree. You loved the push toy that Santa left for you and in your stocking Santa left you a ball "bubble" some big boy water bottles, forks and flash cards.
Friends and Family came over later that morning for breakfast. Your Grandma-ma and Grandpa-pa gave you your rocking horse the night before, but Grandma and Grandpa brought you their present on Christmas morning. They brought you a bran new red rider push wagon! The look on your face when they put it down in front of you was priceless. Your eyes light up and a smile spread across your lips, I swore I could also see some mischievous brewing in there too. You spent the morning hoping from the horse, to the waggon to your push toy from Santa.
Merry Christmas Baby,
Mommy
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas Morning
Christmas morning came so quick. Santa came the night before and filled our stocking and left special treats for us all
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| Look at those presents |
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| You can do it Aj, open your presents |
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| Whats that Aj? Did you get a new "Bubble" |
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| Annie Got new toys too! |
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| Ride them Cow Boy |
Saturday, December 24, 2011
T'waus The Night Before Christmas
From near and far all our family came together to celebrate this special night. It is not about the gifts or presents, we come together to make memories. That is what we want to take away, the memories and the stories that fuel our lives.
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| "Lets get ready for some Football" |
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| There is no Bond Like a cousins Bond |
I love this photo of Aj and Dylan.
Dylan is the first Grandson / Grandchild and was so excited when he found out that another little boy would be joining the cousin clan ( Dylan was out numbered by 4 other little girl cousins) He has always had a soft spot for Aj and with every visit I can see that bond grow stronger. Aj is loved by all of his cousin's and he loves all of his cousin's but these 2 boys will always look out for each other.
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| More Cousin Love. |
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| Cute little Cuddle Bug |
20 Years ago Tristan got what I loving called the "Flinstone Car" he would ride in that car for hours. Tristan got older and the car was put into storage.
Until now... the "Flinstone Car" is out an back at its full glory
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| Go Brookie...Go |
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| Aj's turn to push Brookie Around |
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| Look at the Big smile |
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| That is what I call a Kids Table |
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
#68
December 20, 2011
To my Strong and Brave Baby Boy
Life keeps giving you lemons and we will keep making lemonades together. Who has ever heard of a fifteen month old little boy having arthritis symptoms? I for sure haven't but there you were walking and acting like a little old man with arthritic knees. You could barley bend your knees to walk over the door jam, and crawling was out of the question because it brought way to much pain. You were in so much pain that you would not even want to move you legs. Your poor ears were bothering you earlier in the night so I had given you some pain medicine which must have made you feel better after a little while because you wanted to play. We were in the kitchen, I was sitting on the floor and you would bring me you farm animal magnets off of the fridge. One by one, stiff legged you would waddle over to me and drop off another animal. You were smiling and laughing the whole time, until you would drop one. You were in so much pain you could not figure out how to bend down and pick your animal magnets up. Oh my poor baby, it is not fair that you have to go through all of this. I know deep in my heart though that you are strong and will be a better person because of everything that you have had to go through in your short little life. I know that I will be here to love you and support you through these times. I wish I could take your pain away but I can not, so no matter what I will be here to love and cuddle you. This Septic arthritis will go away and you will feel better. We have all been very lucky that everything that you have gone through, no matter how sad and tragic will go away and you will recover. We have a lot to be thankful for this year, and I will not take your health for granite. Ever.
With all that is going on around us, we have not lost site of the upcoming holidays. Santa will be coming soon and you still needed to let him know what you wanted for Christmas. We were in Luck, Santa was going to come early and visit the children of our neighborhood. You got all dressed up and off we went. We walked into the house and Santa Let out a ho ho ho and you let out a cry. We stayed and watched for awhile as other kids came in to say hi and tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. You never warmed up, Santa got a ear full of screams from you. Don't worry I am sure he still got the jest of what you wanted.
Maybe next year you can tell him what you wanted.
Love
Mommy
To my Strong and Brave Baby Boy
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| I promise Santa really is a good guy |
With all that is going on around us, we have not lost site of the upcoming holidays. Santa will be coming soon and you still needed to let him know what you wanted for Christmas. We were in Luck, Santa was going to come early and visit the children of our neighborhood. You got all dressed up and off we went. We walked into the house and Santa Let out a ho ho ho and you let out a cry. We stayed and watched for awhile as other kids came in to say hi and tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. You never warmed up, Santa got a ear full of screams from you. Don't worry I am sure he still got the jest of what you wanted.
Maybe next year you can tell him what you wanted.
Love
Mommy
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Lets go & Meet Santa Clause
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| Tonight is the night that you get to go and see Santa Clause |
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| You got all dressed up to make a good impression |
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| "Oh... Pretty lights" |
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| Maybe next year you will be a little bit more happy to Santa Clause |
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
#67
Tuesday December 13, 2011
Dear Aj,
You're finally on the mend. We have had a rough couple of weeks, but you will get better. We all will get better. Your daddy has started to feel better and together we have all started to celebrate the holidays.
You have this infatuation with anything round. Whether it is a balloon, a ball or a pumpkin, to you they are all a "bubble". Oh and when the the true bubble's come out you loose it! Your hands start clapping and you start laughing, you barely can wait for the bubbles to start falling down around your head. You and Annie both enjoy bubble time, part of the fun for you is to watch your crazy dog jump around after the bubbles.
As you have gotten older you and Annie have started to play more together. This week you have started to play catch. You throw the ball, she will run to get it and bring the ball aka "bubble" back to you. The game only last a couple of minutes, but still really funny.
So far you have been pretty lucky about not getting hurt. But the other night luck was not with you. For the last couple of nights you have started to walk all by your-self from the car up the path to the front door. This night was like no other, you walked your-self up the path, but got distracted with all the leaves that were on the front porch. The leaves were covering the mat and the door landing, so you missed your step and went forehead first into the corner of the door. It left a nasty bruise and bump. You wore your war wound well though!
Christmas Lights have started popping up through out the neighborhood. We have one neighbor who's whole house is covered in amazing lights and decoration. Must nights you are fast asleep when we drive by the house. One night you were wide awake and I slowed down so you could see the house. You LOVED the lights and let out a low "wow" as we drove by. You were so interested in the lights we decided to make a trip to the Oakland zoo to see all the Christmas lights that covered the zoo. You absolutely loved it, every where we turned there was more lights to see. They had red lights, blue lights and yellow lights. They had talking alligators and a Big Santa of course. You even had your first train ride around the park. It was a wonderful night for the whole family
You had a fabulous week and I hope we have many more to come
Love you very happy Mommy
Dear Aj,
You're finally on the mend. We have had a rough couple of weeks, but you will get better. We all will get better. Your daddy has started to feel better and together we have all started to celebrate the holidays.
You have this infatuation with anything round. Whether it is a balloon, a ball or a pumpkin, to you they are all a "bubble". Oh and when the the true bubble's come out you loose it! Your hands start clapping and you start laughing, you barely can wait for the bubbles to start falling down around your head. You and Annie both enjoy bubble time, part of the fun for you is to watch your crazy dog jump around after the bubbles.
As you have gotten older you and Annie have started to play more together. This week you have started to play catch. You throw the ball, she will run to get it and bring the ball aka "bubble" back to you. The game only last a couple of minutes, but still really funny.
So far you have been pretty lucky about not getting hurt. But the other night luck was not with you. For the last couple of nights you have started to walk all by your-self from the car up the path to the front door. This night was like no other, you walked your-self up the path, but got distracted with all the leaves that were on the front porch. The leaves were covering the mat and the door landing, so you missed your step and went forehead first into the corner of the door. It left a nasty bruise and bump. You wore your war wound well though!
Christmas Lights have started popping up through out the neighborhood. We have one neighbor who's whole house is covered in amazing lights and decoration. Must nights you are fast asleep when we drive by the house. One night you were wide awake and I slowed down so you could see the house. You LOVED the lights and let out a low "wow" as we drove by. You were so interested in the lights we decided to make a trip to the Oakland zoo to see all the Christmas lights that covered the zoo. You absolutely loved it, every where we turned there was more lights to see. They had red lights, blue lights and yellow lights. They had talking alligators and a Big Santa of course. You even had your first train ride around the park. It was a wonderful night for the whole family
You had a fabulous week and I hope we have many more to come
Love you very happy Mommy
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
#66
Tuesday December 6
To My Strong Healthy Baby Boy,
What a week we had, you went from bad to worse after your last letter. By Wednesday night you were so weak you could barely take a step without needing to lay down and rest. You would snuggle in our arms like a rag doll and when we would put you down you would just lay your head on the coffee table. It truly was a scary site to see and that is why we decide to take you into the ER on Wednesday night. There they told us you were dehydrated and were having trouble breathing and need to be admitted. By 4am Thursday morning we finally made it into your room on the pediatrics floor. You were hooked up to an IV and monitors as well as given oxygen. I felt so much better knowing that you were safe and being looked after, I knew that if anything were to go wrong that the wonderful doctors and nurses would be able to help you.
As the week went on you started to feel better and quickly won the hearts of all your nursers. Their was even talk on the floor about how cute you were (no matter where you go, you seem to melt peoples hearts) On Friday night I knew you were ready to go home, for the last 2 day and nights you laid in your crib not caring about the wires and tubes. Friday night was a completely different story! Just like I would have at home, I feed you dinner, gave you a bath and read you a night time story and put you to bed at 8pm. By 11pm you still were up, you were playing with your red glowing toe, the oxygen tube, and all the wires and stickies. I even found you one time with the wires wrapped around you neck because you were rolling around so much. You throw all your toys out of the crib, you were playing with the pile of diapers and whips that I had been keeping at the end of the crib. Finally after we had give you Tylenol for any pain you may have, tried changing and feeding you for the ump tenth time your very tired mom asked "could we try just taking EVERYTHING off of him?" thankfully the answer was "yes" because you literally feel asleep the minute you were free! By Saturday afternoon you were home and causing trouble and by Monday you were back to school. If you were to look at you today you would never even know how sick you had been for the last week. The only ruminates that you have been in the hospital are the little bruises were they drew blood and had the IV. Other than that you are back to you crazy self and I swear you are starting to move even faster!
Thegood great news is that today when you went in to have your ears checked we did find out that your AFP has finally dropped to 4.5 which is well in the normal range! You have no idea what a sigh of release this was for everyone in the family. We all celebrated a little when we heard the news.
Stay Strong and Healthy Little Boy, I love you more than life itself
Love your very proud Mamma
To My Strong Healthy Baby Boy,
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| Starting to feel better and play again! |
As the week went on you started to feel better and quickly won the hearts of all your nursers. Their was even talk on the floor about how cute you were (no matter where you go, you seem to melt peoples hearts) On Friday night I knew you were ready to go home, for the last 2 day and nights you laid in your crib not caring about the wires and tubes. Friday night was a completely different story! Just like I would have at home, I feed you dinner, gave you a bath and read you a night time story and put you to bed at 8pm. By 11pm you still were up, you were playing with your red glowing toe, the oxygen tube, and all the wires and stickies. I even found you one time with the wires wrapped around you neck because you were rolling around so much. You throw all your toys out of the crib, you were playing with the pile of diapers and whips that I had been keeping at the end of the crib. Finally after we had give you Tylenol for any pain you may have, tried changing and feeding you for the ump tenth time your very tired mom asked "could we try just taking EVERYTHING off of him?" thankfully the answer was "yes" because you literally feel asleep the minute you were free! By Saturday afternoon you were home and causing trouble and by Monday you were back to school. If you were to look at you today you would never even know how sick you had been for the last week. The only ruminates that you have been in the hospital are the little bruises were they drew blood and had the IV. Other than that you are back to you crazy self and I swear you are starting to move even faster!
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Stay Strong and Healthy Little Boy, I love you more than life itself
Love your very proud Mamma
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