Healthy baby

My little nephew is home he actually didn't even spend a week in the hosp. what a miracle. My sister says he is just such a good baby and all the other kids are adjusting to the new addition and enjoy giving him cuddles and kisses. I can't wait to see him again. I'm sure he will look like a totally different baby then when I saw him in the NICU they change so quickly.

just couldn't wait

My sister was due Feb 9 with her 4th baby boy. Tues night I got a call that he made his appearance early. Everything for the most part is ok. My sister had some major complilcations but actually was released yesterday. My new little nephew Oliver Bird Utley weighed in at6lbs5oz (but lost some weight in the hosp) and is 19 inches long. He is in the nicu for his lungs but looks like a sumo baby compared to other babies in there. I was lucky enough to hold him. He is free from all machines except the monitoring ones. For the most part he is very healthy. They are thinking he can come home this week sometime. My other little nephews are so anxious to see their new little buddy. I couldn't take many photos but here are a few.

 

 

 

Miracles

Oh what a beauty.....I have always believed in miracles but this little girl really showed me what miracles are made of. She recently sustained a very bad head injury and was life flighted to Primary Childrens where she spent the next few months. She has come back like noone thought she would. She is only 4 but has inspired more lifes then she will ever know. She has made me really think of what is really important in this life. She has helped me appreciate every precious moment of every day. She is full of life and love and shares it with whoever comes near her. I felt so priveledged to take these photos of her and her parents, who have been so amazing through this rollercoaster. She is actually headed back into surgery the end of this month. She is such a trooper and I know she has so many little angels rooting for her and protecting her each day. Please keep her in your prayers.

 

 

 

 

resolution to resulutions

Every year as the special day of january first rolls around we feel like we have to change everything and make things better. I am pretty happy with the life I have right now. I have a husband who I adore who shows great love in return. I get to babysitt sweet kids who make me laugh every day. I get to capture smiles on every photo shoot. I feel pretty lucky. So I have decided this year instead of making a list of things I want to do I am going to make a list of things I don't want to do. The old reverse psychology trick!! So here it goes......

I don't want to gain any weight (unless its due to something growing inside me with 10 fingers and toes)(no i'm not pregnant)

I don't want to be worried all the time about things I have no control over

I don't want eat out as much as we do right now (terry loves jack in the box)

I don't want to be worried about money

I don't want to let days slip by without enjoying every minute

I'll let you know how this works out for me:) HAPPY NEW YEAR