1.28.2013

happy one year heart anniversary!


On this date one year ago, Dahlia received her life saving heart transplant.  We are so grateful for the past year we have been given with this sweet little girl, every day we fall more and more in love with her.  We are also grateful that it has been a relatively smooth year without any major complications, and no rejection!  For us today is a very joyful day, almost like a second birthday.  However, we are very aware that while we are celebrating today, somewhere out there is a family who is grieving the loss of their baby today.  We hope that they are able to feel some sort of peace and know that they are very loved.  We are thankful for everyone who supported us and helped us this past year, it means a lot that we are not walking what can sometimes be a very overwhelming, scary road alone.

1.24.2013

16 months old


We've had a break from cold weather for the past couple of days.  Dahlia loves being outside.  Poor baby caught RSV for the second time!  The older kids catch it at school and bring it home.  From now on if they seem like they are coming down with something, the older kids are going to have to wear a mask when they are around Dahlia.  When Dahlia is sick she wants to be held constantly and is extremely fussy.  Luckily she has pretty much recovered from it and is getting back to her happy self, as you can see from the pictures that were taken today.

1.18.2013

dahlia's day

playing with one of my favorite toys, a paper towel
Can't go too long without my pacifier!
Oh wait, I forgot Barney was on!
I love sister!