Erica's surgery

Today was Erica's surgery she has ear tubes put in at Edward Hospital. Jimmy and I were both nervous not knowing of course what to expect from Erica. Let me tell you she was a champ. It was also a great comfort to see many of the people I used to work with, they all stopped by to say Hi and meet Erica. I think this keep her smiling and busy not thinking about how hungry or tired she may have been. It was nice also I got to walk her back to the OR room and set her on the OR bed give her a kiss and know that she was in caring and protective arms. Big thanks to Maryou and Karen.

Here is a picture of her giraffe Harry who went into the OR with Erica- so cute!

Spring time

Well I am glad to say that spring has finally arrived! We has spent a lot of time outside and I can tell you that Erica loves being in the grass. I would place a blanket on the grass to start but she would not stay on it for long, she loves pulling the gass, feeling the grass, and of course, eating the grass. She is into everything lately, pulling up on everything she can including poor ellie, we practive walking but she looks like "drunken baby" very wobbly and then falls on her behind.

She is having her ear tubes put in this week on Thursday so I am hoping this will give her relief from the ear infections and pain she has been going through this winter. I also had a doctors appointment two weeks ago- everything looked good and the baby's HR was 157- Jimmy continues to believe it is a girl but we will officially find out in a month or so....





Here are a few pics from today little Erica would not cooperate being placed in the flower pot that Becky let us borrow-

Hello Again!!

Hello it has been over a month since I have updated,sorry, I have been exhausted. There is a reason for my complete exhaustion and going to bed at 8 30 at bedtime....Erica is going to be a big sister! Yes you read right- I will be 14 weeks pregnant on friday. I am due in October ( another october b day) So this time around I have had less nausea and vomiting during the day though nighttime was always the worst time. working most of the day and then playing with Erica when I get home I am wiped out.

Here are some new pics of Erica I can't believe how much she is changing, she has such a cute smile!

Happy St Patricks Day

I had a cute St Patricks outfit for little Erica- I know that it is shocking. I had some extra time because someone ( Erica ) would not nap.. so I figured I would take some pictures. Here they are she looks so cute.

big girl swing

On thursday and friday the weather was FINALLY nice out so we made the most of it!! We went for walks and we also went to the park. This was Erica's first time in a swing other than the papasan swing she loved as a newborn. She loved this swing too! Look at that smile, she was so content and happy. We also helped her down the baby slide but she was not much into it. I can't wait for summer though all the fun things to do.

easter eggs

Today we were coloring easter eggs. Erica did not do any of the dirty work though she did hold an try to bite an egg. We took a few pics today too- thank god for becky's battery. I took one picture and my battery died luckily I I was able to use Beckys. Erica was so interested in the plastic eggs she just wanted to eat them. Here are a few shots from today.

Zoo

Sunday was finally an -OK- day and I had to get outside this winter seems to be lasting way to long!! We headed to the zoo-- my mom got us a membership for christmas and we finally got to use it. We had a great time the last time we were there was when erica was barely 8 weeks old now she is just about 8 months old what a difference. We had her sitting up in the stroller not in her car seat so she could see the animals. She looked so cute all bundled up!

Here is her picture from 8-17-07 and a comparison from today 3-2-08. It is amazing watching her grow.

Here is Erica being measured in the dolphin viewing area-- we are over two feet!

We went into the childrens zoo and the goats all wanted to be pet- Erica was in awe of the animal of course whil daddy pet the goats.

We took Erica on the Carousel and I am so glad - she sat on the baby hippo- she loved it from the moment I placed her on the seat she had a smile on her face and she grabbed on the bar. When we started to move she loved it- she was smiling and laughing it was awesome to see.