One year ago...

On February 10th, last year, I stopped working because the doctor thought I was going to go early.  HA--  February 18th was my due date and still no Nicolas.  I had a doctors appointment at 4 p.m. and it lasted until after 6!  She did an ultrasound, measured me, and had me do a stress test...that is where they hook you up to a monitor for an hour to make sure the baby is OK.  While meeting with our doctor she explained that Nicolas had done all the growing that he could inside and that he would probably only weigh 5 lbs. 14 oz.  She said everything looked good to go ahead with inducing me.  She scheduled us to go to Parkview North that evening.  We went home packed our bags and I gave it one last attempt at fattening Nicolas up....We ate Culver's...I had a Deluxe  Butter Burger and fried cheese curds!  Yum!  After that we went to Mema's to tell Garrett the good news.  He wanted us to call him with updates and when Nicolas was getting close to delivery...At this point Garrett went back and forth about wanting to be in the delivery room.  We kissed him, reassured him, and told him we loved him.  At 10 p.m. we checked into the hospital and by 10:30 I was induced.  It only took about 2 hours before I started to feel contractions.

This all happened one year ago and it seems like yesterday!

My baby is about to be one!

LOVE to Snowboard!

This weekend, while Aunt Kimmy watched Nicolas, Jake and I took the boys snowboarding!  Here are some pictures!  We had a great time!  Love you!

Here is a quick clip of G boarding!

They're Heart Breakers With Those Blue Eyes!

Will you be our valentine?

This morning we had some eggs and Krispy Kreme Valentines dougnuts...OK I didn't have any, but I tried to get mom to put one in the blender...she said no.  Moms!?!?  Garrett ate one for me...He is such a great big brother!  Then we opened our valentines!  Garrett got a new robe, candy, and Star Wars Legos.  Mommy, Daddy and Garrett got me two books and suckers.  I tried an orange one today...it was yummy!  We will be leaving shortly to go visit our Aunt Kimmy!  I love my family!

I love you too!

Nicolas

My 2nd Haircut!

Yesterday I got a new haircut...then I went and played with Camden and Mema while daddy and mommy went out for lunch!  Our Aunt Kimmy got us matching shirts...so mommy took lots of pictures...so many that I got tired!

Today I have a t-shirt that matches Garrett!  I'm sure mom will take more pictures!

I love you all!

Nicolas

Caught Nicolas Smiling!

He was so happy to have a full tummy!  I love my little man!

Baby Leman...

It's a girl!!!!!!!

Hand Splints...

For the most part Nicolas keeps his hands held in a fist.  When he is upset he clenches them very tight.  When he is relaxed we can stretch them open but you can feel the muscles are very tight.  So today Nicolas was fitted for hand splints.  We should get the splints in a couple days.  The gentleman who measured his hands was a joy to speak with.  He and his wife have a beautiful (as seen in her picture) 10 year old daughter who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.  It was a very encouraging conversation....about expectations....about life with Nicolas....and about how truly precious these children are in our lives.  The way he mentioned God throughout our conversation reminded me how important HIS role is in our lives...God prepared us in such a special way and brought us together (all of us...not just Jake, Garrett, and I...but our family and friends and Doctors too) so that Nicolas would be loved and cared for.  This is something to be thankful for each and everyday!  Tonight (as every night) Nicolas and I will pray for the sick, the weak, and those in need...people we know...and those we don't...God bless us all...and continue to be with us night and day...and thank you for the opportunity to be reminded each and every day of Your love, Your presence, and for the many gifts You have given us.  You know what we need and You always provide!  Thank you LORD!

On another note....I'm picking Garrett up from school at 1:15 tomorrow.  Mema, Garrett, Nicolas, and I are going to South Bend for an Ultrasound...My sister (Kimra) is expecting their 3rd child and tomorrow we will find out if it is a boy or a girl!  I'll let you know tomorrow!  I'm so excited!!!!

Love to all!

Felisa