Just for fun . . .

I just had to post these cute pics of Brooklyn, she is just so darn cute. Lately, she has been a real riot in the tub, she loves it, and gets so excited when we start getting her ready for her bath.

Brooklyn's First Word!!!!

I am so proud to announce that Brooklyn has said her first word . . . I have been practicing with her everyday, and my hard work has finally paid off!!! She was going wild tonight saying it, but I think maybe she just wanted out of her jumper. Watch to find out more . . . so cute!

Update on Brooklyn

Playing in the playroom!
Giving hugs to Daddy before . . .
After - with her IV!
Sad huh?
Looks pretty good . . .


Well, the surgery is over, and we are so relieved!!! Brooklyn did great, and her ear looks really good. We got to Children's Hospital at 6 AM on Tuesday morning, checked in and met with so many nurses, anesthesiologists, and doctors, that it was crazy. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Brooklyn hadn't eaten since 3 AM, so she was getting a little hungry by about 7. We took her to the playroom and she loved that. Then at about 7:50 they came and got her and took her back to surgery. They gave her anesthesia through a mask, and an IV to keep her hydrated. It took a half hour, and they told us they would call us back so we could be there when she woke up. She must have woke up super fast because she was already wide awake when we got back there, just checking things out. All of the nurses wanted to take her home, I can't say I blame them. : ) She was an angel. We waited for about 45 minutes, and then we were on our way home. We were home by 10:30, not too bad! Yesterday Brooklyn was fine, she took some nice long naps and was just as happy as she could be. We are so glad to have it over with, and so relieved that everything went well. And, she just looked adorable in the little hospital gown.

Brooklyn's Surgery

Well, the time has come that we have been putting off: Brooklyn's surgery. Brooklyn was born with a little skin tag on her right ear, and we decided to have it removed. We took her in at 3 months to Children's Hospital to have an evaluation - and found out that they have to put her out to do it. We have been holding off because of that, it is so scary for me to think about. But, our insurance is changing the first of the year, and so we decided to do it now. We go in tomorrow morning at 6 AM, meet with the anesthesiologist and the specialist again, and then at 8 AM, the surgery begins. It is supposed to take a half hour, and then there is a 1 - 3 hour recovery time. I am so scared for this, but I know that she will be in the best hands at Children's Hospital. And, when it is all said and done, no more skin tag, which I know she will be thankful for one day. I will post some pics after the surgery. Here is Brooklyn now:


WISH US LUCK - I THINK I WILL NEED IT MORE THAN BROOKLYN!!!