More cuteness

Andrew's first time flying solo. I don't think Ava was very comfortable...

Helping TJ with Ava. Andrew loves his friend Baby Ava & is learning that real babies don't do tricks when you press their bellies, unlike some of his cousin's dolls.

I just think he's so cute in his underoos.

Sweet sleeper

Andrew loves swimming & does a great job on his own with water wings now.

Chillin with his monkey bean bag chair.

Boy in a basket. There's room when you take all the toys out.

Having fun with blocks.

Steve's been working long hours for the past couple months (too long) & Andrew tries his best to wake up early to see him before he leaves as well as stay up to see him before bed. This was too cute for words, he literally fell asleep while Steve practiced with friends for the next church service.

Our Beautiful Boy

a boy & his dog

Sleepy boys.

Aunt Stacie reading Andrew a book from overseas.

Big Boy Bed

Andrew started sleeping in his own big boy bed last Friday & I am now convinced more than ever that we have the most awesome, most fun kid ever! Our biggest issue has been that Andrew loves his bed so much & just has too much fun to go to sleep. The worse case was Sunday night when he woke up at 1am & kept us up until 5am laughing, jibber jabbering & happily flopping around. He has not actually gotten a full night's sleep yet, which is a big deal (to me : ) b/c he doesn't take naps anymore - just sleeps 12 hours at night. He stays on his bed for the most part with the exception of Friday night when I heard him at 3:30am & found him playing in the living room - we keep his door closed now : ) Mommy & Daddy have both (on separate occasions) laid with Andrew in his bed - a bit cramped. The only traumatic event was when Andrew went to sleep on his bed by chance before we bought the white side. I found him asleep & put pillows next to the bed in case he fell, which worked great b/c he didn't wake up when he fell, but then he rolled under his bed & was trapped by the pillows behind him. Poor thing, we couldn't hear him crying over the monitor, so when I found him he was pretty scarred. Didn't deter him though, as you can see. So there you have it, the adventures of moving from sleeping with Mommy & Daddy to his own big boy bed : )

MRI Echo Cardiogram Results

Bess received a call from the Docs; it looks like the MRI is 'normal' (for Dizzy) and the Echo looks really good. The Dr even sounded happy about it! He says that we just need to see him in another 6mo. for a check-up, but he doesn't feel we need to take any measures medically at this point - which is great. Thank You Lord for the great report.

a new picture for Aunt Teresa

Last June : )

Last weekend: Andrew loves fountains

Home from MRI/Echo

Andrew & I got home about 11 am. He's still a little unsteady on his feet, but happy watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. He even managed to get into a little mischief already : ) He did awesome! Very glad that we have the opportunity to visit APH & the cardiac staff every couple months b/c I'm sure it helps to be in a familiar place with friendly faces. Thanks Aunt Becki for waking up super early to come with us. We'll let everyone know when we get results in about a week.

Dizzy; MRI and Echo

I'm at work, but Bess can't get the laptop working, so she relayed this info to me:
Dizzy is in the midst of his MRI right now. He will have his Echo cardiogram right after. They have to put him under for both these procedures, which is why they schedule them together. Bess said he did really good when they went to put him under, which is a relief- it's horrible having to watch him freak out and look at you like, "Why are you letting this happen Mommy/Daddy?!" He's getting to be such a big boy, just like his daddy....I'm just a big boy. Thank you for the prayers.

Trouble...

Family dinner for Jessica's birthday

Dizzy snuggling his cousin Kalee.

Our little drummer boy...

...and our little drummer on break

Andrew loves Daddy's guitar. Steve didn't even get all the way in the front door after church last Saturday.

A 2 1/2 year old profile : ) love it!

Multi-tasking with his chewy tube (thanks Aunt Christy) & leg stretching.

Andrew & Daddy chillin in the library in their Mommy/Wifey Huggers (shirts, as I have renamed them)

FYI: Andrew has his annual echocardiogram & brain MRI scheduled for next Tuesday (6/22) morning. Prayers are appreciated as they have to put him under, which he hates but he won't cooperate otherwise, so it's a necessary evil. Praying he won't be too scarred when he goes under anesthesia & expecting good results with the hopes that this will be the only time he has to be sedated for another year.

Homecoming 2010

kiss for Daddy

Isaiah giving Andrew a hug.

Andrew returning the hug.

Kalee & Sierra

The kids getting ready to show off their jumps.

Kalee

Mia

Lexie

Anna

Bailey

Dizzy going in the pool with Daddy.

Dizzy swimming.

We were a little disappointed that our plan for Homecoming party poolside was mainly indoors due to rain, but the kids made the most of the break in the weather as you can see. Hard to believe it's been 2 years since we brought our sweet boy home from the hospital. We are so thankful for the awesome health Andrew's had! Such a blessing, that boy!

Fun in the Sun

I love this picture of Steve & Andrew swinging together on Andrew's favorite swing in Vince & Sue's backyard.

Steve enjoying the kiddy pool with Dizzy & Savannah.

Andrew & Sierra at the beach earlier this week.

Beach baby

Sierra & Dizzy enjoying a wagon ride together.

Original funny face

New funny face

Hey, it's easy to make Mommy laugh!