Update

I know it has been much too long since I last posted anything, it is obvious I am not much of a blogger. Things have been quite hectic over the last few months. We finally bought a house and moved in the middle of March. We have been busy remodeling, unpacking, and organizing and we still have so much to do. Check back in two years and I will let you know what has been completed.

Another thing that has thrown our lives out of balance was the discovery that Claire has a heart defect and will need open heart surgery. I took her into the doctor for croup a month ago and the doctor heard a heart murmur. After several tests at Primary Children's Hospital by the end of the day I was told she had a large hole between her atriums (Atrial Septal Defect) that would require open heart surgery. Needless to say we were in shock. Now we are just trying to keep her from getting sick before her surgery on July 26th. If she gets even a cold we have to post-pone the surgery for six weeks. So we have been trying to quarantine her and Jane as much as possible- no church, no stores, no family parties if someone is sick, etc. We really can't have her surgery delayed as I am pregnant and due the beginning of September. With my last two pregnancies going early, I think I am the only pregnant woman praying that I don't go early again! Any prayers in Claire's behalf would be greatly appreciated. It is the top thing in my mind most hours of the day as we wait for her surgery day. My life perspective has totally changed the last month.


P.S. we are having another girl! I tried to add some pictures of the girls, but it wasn't working...sorry

winter happenings

Girls with their cousins Sadie and Piper, waiting for the train at Candlelight Christmas at This is the Place Park, it was so fun, definitely a Christmas tradition from here on out.

Claire on Father Christmas's lap at Candlelight Christmas

Jane's turn, classic baby picture on santa's lap

Claire's first pony, impressive!

One of the girl's favorite pastimes, running around without clothes

Claire's first time skiing, she said she loved it!

Sledding

Christmas at Nana and Gramp's house