Cousin Love ~

We finally got to meet the newest member of our family and she is so beautiful :-) Elin and Declan are going to have fun growing up together!

In honor of our Princess Warrior Jane ~

This morning we honored my cousins daughter, Jane Fiemeyer, in the first annual 5K to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. I feel so blessed to have known this young lady and be witness to so many changed lives because of her. 

Growing and Growing ~

Miss Corrigan has not had a haircut yet. I'm just amazed at how long her hair has grown in 22 months.  I will be sad when the day comes when it needs to be cut.

Tiny Hands ~

Love my baby's touch ~

 



Bath Time ~

When I remember, our sweet baby boy actually gets a bath!

 



Declan's Visits to Mayo Clinic ~

Declan had another follow up visit to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester on August 23rd.  We've been seeing a pediatric dermatologist for his KTS (Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome).  At the present time, there seems to be nothing we need to be concerned with.  His port-wine stain (red birthmark) is still present but seems to have lightened since birth and the comparison measurement of both arms has not changed since birth either.  As far as the ultrasound goes of his tissue and blood vessels in his left arm, they do not see anything changing.  We will continue to do follow-up appointments every three months at Mayo for this first year and then periodically each year of his life. 

 



Feels So Good ~

If there is one thing that our kids enjoy more than getting a good adjustment from their dad, it's relaxing on the spinolator. (And as you can see, Declan is trying to figure out sucking on his thumb.  It's more of the whole hand right now!)

 



3 months old ~

Declan turned 3 months old last week. His smile and laugh are so contagious!  We are having some very meaningful heart to heart talks where his coos make my heart melt. He has a way of looking at me that makes me feel like I'm his everything,  *sigh*.  I am so spoiled because he is sleeping 10-12 hours a night now. We moved him into his room/Corrigan's room a week ago and she is so proud to be his bunk mate!  The boys are constantly giving him so much love; kisses and hugs galore!