Too Cute

Ada is still a tiny squirt in her carseat. We went and spent the day up at Primary Children's on Wednesday. They did an echo with sedation. They gave her some medicine that made her very sleepy. She woke up as soon as the tech finished and ate, so we didn't have to go up to the recovery room. They drew some blood, which they had to poke her multiple times for. A nurse practitioner finally got blood from a head vein. She is scheduled for heart surgery on May 6, 2008. She has a VSD that needs repair. She was able to get another Synagis shot. Hopefully she will do well. She is still so tiny. She now weighs 8lbs. 7oz. She still weighs less than Sydney did at birth!! She loves her big brothers and sister. I unfortunately have to return to work. Tonight is my first night back. We'll see how I do. Wish us luck!

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday was fun spending time with the kids. They loved finding the Easter eggs, and I loved eating the candy! There are too many of us now to get a good picture in everyone's "Easter outfits", and Ada just slept the whole day, so these pictures will have to do. Yes I was kindof able to catch a small glimpse of one of Ada's smiles in one of the pictures. She's stingy with her smiles, but she actually laughed out loud today for the first time. It's pay off for all of the hard work. I wanted to shout to everyone, "Ada just laughed out loud!!" Amazing how small things can mean the world to you. This week is a busy week. I have to take Ada up to Primary children's for her to have a sedative echocardiogram to check her heart preoperatively. We still don't have an actual date set for her heart surgery, but they did say they wanted to do it when she is about 4months old. I am nervous for her, but know that the Lord will watch over her.

Four Going on 30

Sydney just had her fifth birthday. We ate cake and icecream with all of the cousins. Brinnley, Lucy, and Sydney dressed up as princesses. To top it all off, Sydney lost one of her teeth!! Wow! The sad part of it is her older brother Mason is still waiting to even have a loose tooth. (It's a sore subject, we try not to talk about it much) She is excited to be starting kindergarten in the fall. She is my big helper with Ada and takes this job very seriously. Don't forget that she is also the bad word police, so please try to keep your "stupids and shutups" to yourself.

Kristen tagged my kids which is not fair because she only has two and I have four!! So here are eight things about each child:
Mason-
1. He loves to play wii.
2. He can read like a madman.
3. Just try to keep up with him on his bike, I dare you!
4. He loves to play with his friends Eli and Jethro
5. His new favorite thing to do is ride his bike to Burgess Park
6. He loves to eat pizza and can easily down four pieces.
7. He loves to go to kindergarten and loves to learn.
8. He will be playing baseball this spring and we are looking forward to it.
Sydney-
1. She loves to sing songs.
2. She is very good at magic tricks
3. She is the queen of the Littlest Pet shop.
4. She loves to dance and perform in front of people.
5. She is mom's biggest helper with Ada.
6. She named her build a bear Twinkle, who gets to go everywhere with us.
7. She loves chicken nuggets with blue ketchup!
8. She loves to sing songs from church.
Cole-
1. He loves dinosaurs! Watch out!
2. He loves baby Ada.
3. He would rather push his bike than ride it.
4. He loves noodles and spaghetti.
5. He gives the best hugs and kisses.
6. Oh no he wants to "I wana watch a show"
7. He can outlast any kid at the park.
8. He loves to go to class at nursery.
Ada-
1. She thinks that she is the queen!(she just might be)
2. loves to poop in her diaper
3. Loves to poop in a clean diaper
4. Loves to eat
5. Loves to poop and fart
6. Loves her mom and dad
7. Loves her siblings
8. WE LOVE ADA

Blessing Day

Andy gave Ada a beautiful blessing. He is truly inspired. He told her that we are happy to have her in our home and that it doesn't matter that she has Down Syndrome. He said that she did remarkable things in the pre-existence. He told her that people will strive to be better by just knowing her. He blessed her to help bring others to the church. We love her so much. On a lighter note, she rolled over three times yesterday! Yes three times. She is amazing. Kristen is my witness that this truly happened. She looks too little to be doing this. She truly gives me strength, and hope.