Late September and Early October… That last 100 degree hurrah – the only time our kids have played in a sprinkler (boo for droughts, don’t tell San Jose Water). And here’s Whitney, modeling the latest in safety-fashion – the Tile necklace. It’s one of the steps we’ve taken addressing the bolting problem. Of course, we haven’t had to use it since we’ve gotten it…in...
Here’s a little shout out to my desert family. I married and changed my name to match theirs almost 10 years ago, and throughout the years have learned more and more about what it means to be one of the family. I understand better their language of love, the strength of their bond, and have come to appreciate some of the family favorites and...
For some reason I’ve been neglecting the big camera lately. Nevertheless, I’ve taken a bunch of shots with my phone…so here are some of the latest phone strips… A Dylan-Mommy Date to Starbucks. I’ve enjoyed this sweet time just him and I when Whitney is at school. I marvel that he can’t stop talking about her… Whitney likes bus. Whitney’s asleep. Whitney wants pino jelly....
I love gatherings with loved ones! We have been lucky to have a few special visits lately… First, the amazing and wonderful Aunt Patty and Uncle Bruce (were there ever two people more kid-fun?) it was a tutu and boots day. their visit included a BBQ with other fun [local] family…cousins copying and chasing each other through the grass while adults relaxed...
Whitney’s homecoming from the hospital was a week ago yesterday. We are thrilled with how “normal” our life is already…the surgery successfully closed up the hole in her heart and her resilient little body is recovering quickly. Here’s a recount of the day-by-day… The night before the surgery…bath time with Gramby. Day 1: Daybreak arrival. Happy drugs. Emotional parents not wanting to let...
We’ve been home from the hospital for just shy of a week now, and life is just about back to normal, a wonderful new normal. Whitney is a superstar, happily playing and dancing and chatting away. We are weaning her off the little bit of Tylenol she was on since she appears to be pain free. Amazing. Praise God. I’m brewing up a post...
We miss Daddy. …and school …and Gramby …and Lady Dog (who visited us for the weekend recently) …and in general everyone and everything else. We’ve been cooped up with a virus this past week, and will be keeping Whitney at home the next two weeks to protect her from the germs of the outside world until her surgery. I’m forgetting...