happy Easter

the fair!

5 months

Evelyn is five months old.  She is such a happy baby and really curious.  Evelyn still drools a lot, but still hasn't cut any teeth.  Recently, she has started pulling herself forward when she is on her stomach and she can turn around in a circle.  I have seen her get up on her hands and knees.  I think she is really close to crawling.  I bought Evelyn a little activity center, but she doesn't like sitting in it and prefers tummy time. She has also started eating baby food, although it's been a slow start and she doesn't know what to think of it yet.   Five months is such a fun age!

happy valentine's day!

saturday!

These cousins had lots of fun playing at the park together!  This winter has been so mild and it feels like Spring is here already.

5 year anniversary

January 28th was a very special day, five years ago, Dahlia received her heart transplant.  Her donor heart is still very healthy and we are so grateful that she has reached this huge milestone.  I realize that we are very lucky that Dahlia's heart is doing so well, although we are still struggling with her gaining weight and she still has a feeding tube. Back in November, she had to spend two weeks in the hospital due to her weight, which has been effected by the lingering Norovirus.   This was huge reminder of how fragile she is.  After Laila's baptism on Saturday we celebrated Dahlia's five year anniversary and remembered  her angel donor.  Hopefully the upcoming year brings good health and no hospital stays!

laila's baptism

This past Saturday was a special day for Laila because she was baptized.  Her daddy baptized her and lots of family members were able to come.  Both of her grandmothers spoke at her baptism.  Laila looked so pretty in her white dress.  It was a wonderful day!

four months old

Evelyn is now four months old.  She has started rolling around everywhere and loves tummy time.  She likes swinging in her baby swing, but also loves being held.  At her four month checkup, she weighed 15 pounds.  Before I know it she will be crawling around everywhere; time to baby proof the house!

merry christmas!

three months

This little girl is now three months old, going on four.  She sleeps through the night and is such a sweet baby.  Evelyn has started to babble and smile a lot.  I can't help but remember that Dahlia was almost the same age when she received her heart transplant.  She went through so much at such a young age.  I am grateful that the only health issue I have to worry about with Evelyn is sensitive skin.

fourteen!

Yesterday Dario turned 14 years old.  It really does seem like just the other day he was born. Before I know it he'll be driving!

christmas tree farm

A week before Christmas we finally got around to buying our Christmas tree.  It was a warm day and it didn't feel like Christmas was right around the corner.  I love the tradition of going out to the farm, to find a Christmas tree.

evelyn's baby blessing

Evelyn and her daddy, who gave her a blessing

Dahlia and Lorelei

Grammy and Grandpa with the two newest babies

This past Sunday Evelyn was given a baby blessing in our church congregation.  We are grateful for all the family that came out for this special occasion.  Evelyn wore the same dress that both Ava and Laila wore for their baby blessing.  After church we had a big dinner with all of the family.  It was such a special day and we are thankful that baby Evelyn is a part of our family.