Peanut Head

So Lo has a new nickname from Gramma F, its Peanut Head. She very much enjoyed her stay in NY. She met my Dad and her Great Gramma Ross and Great Aunt Trudy. She also met her second cousin Joan on my side. She played with her cousins Jack and Lexi, and Aunt Jeannette and Uncle Marc. She also met the numerous Great Aunts and Uncles and second cousins on John's side.

She had another party in NY which she slept most of the way through. She was not happy with the cake and didn't want anything to do with it but for her sake she had just woken up and I don't think she was totally awake.

We went visiting tons of people and she felt the coldness of NY. We went shopping with Gramma F. We also raised money for Palmetto Hearts. She LOVES her Grampa, Gramma and Uncle Tommy and Great Gramma Friedel. I think she really enjoyed Grampa and Gramma's dog Max. He's a Huge version of our dog Lola.

So for next week, we have our 1 year dr appt with Dr. Bonnett, her pediatrician, so more shots :O( Then on Saturday we have the NICU Graduate Party at Palmetto Richland in the morning and then we are going to Monkey Business in Lexington to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Annabelle Baskets. Then on Sunday (the 1 year anniversary of Lo leaving MUSC) we are going back to MUSC to visit Shannon, Justin and Derrick.

Please pray for Derrick as he is having his first surgery on Tuesday. He's a strong boy and is doing very well. Please pray for his parents for the strength to get them through Tuesday and pray for the Doctors as they perform the surgery.

Hope everyone has a good week!

Just a quick update from NY.....

We are having a great time so far. Lo had a great b-day party and I will post pics of our trip when we get back this weekend. Lo is having fun meeting all of her NY family and friends.

Our friends Justin and Shannon had their baby this evening. He was diagnosed in utero with HLHS a congenital heart defect. Please pray for the family and the drs. We hope to see them soon.

If I get more info I will keep you updated. Have a good week!

PS It took us 14.5 hours to get to NY!

Lorelei's First Birthday ~ Take One

So yesterday we had a First Birthday Party for Lorelei in SC, the second one will be in NY Sun April 19. She had a great time. We got to see some friends and her Heart Sister Evie came to visit as well! (She's the one in the bonnett.) Delaney also came to visit. (She's the one in the plaid dress.) One of her boyfriend's Tristen was there too! Her cakes were made by our friend Brian, didn't he do a great job??? It was SOOOOO good! Lorelei liked it too! We got donations for the Annabelle Baskets which was awesome! We appreciate it! She also got toys, clothes and some FABULOUS hair bows! I'd like to thank everyone that came. Lorelei had such a good time that she passed out as soon as everyone left! Now we are on to Easter and getting ready to drive to NY and her party there. We hope everyone has a great Easter!

My Irish Princess

Here are some recent pics of Lorelei. We gave her an early birthday present, a little ride on toy that she can also push. She looked cute for St. Patrick's Day. I also decided I would try to put her hair up and it came out as soon as we got in the car. I think she pulled it out but who knows!

Not too much has been going on here. We are just getting ready for the first party for Lorelei's birthday. We are having it down here in SC. The second one will be in Auburn the day after her real birthday.

We are also getting ready for Easter. John and I will be joining the Catholic church this year. John never made Confirmation and when I decided to join the church he decided to finish too. Then we will be driving to NY, that should be interesting. I will let you know what happens.

We are very excited to go to NY, my Dad has not seen Lorelei yet. In fact most people in NY haven't seen her yet. We will be sure to take lots of pictures of her with her second cousins!

Hope everyone has a great week!

Pediatric Cardiologist Visit

Today Aunt Jan and I took Lorelei to see Dr. Shuler. Lo was great with everything including the ECHO. Dr. Shuler said that the pressures through her valve were the same as the last visit and her heart muscle was not thickening. He still thinks that the valve will require surgery at some point but the longer we can wait, the better. He is sending a report to Dr. Bradley (he did her surgery at MUSC) and we are going to continue to see Dr. Shuler every 3 months for the next year and if things still stay the same then we can start going longer without seeing him. Yay!

On another note, John, Lorelei and I have all had the crud. John has had it the worst. He had a severe sinus infection and bronchitis. I think mine may be my allergies and Lorelei had a virus!

Lorelei is still 'cruising' and loves to play with Lola (our dog). She definitely has my personality and John says he's in for it! She knows what she wants and if she doesn't get her way look out! I will try to post some pics soon!

My Heart Is Full!

Happy Belated Valentine's Day to everyone! John and I celebrated by going out to lunch with Lorelei and relaxing all day! It was very nice. On Friday the 13th, we went to Lorelei's friend Evie's (in the purple dress) first birthday party! It was so much fun. It was also nice to be around families that have gone through the same thing we have. (The Butchers were there too, and by the way, Rebecca is pregnant again, please keep the family in your prayers!) We are going to have a play date this week with her too!

Lorelei is doing great. She is pulling up and cruising all over. She still isn't sure about the walking thing but she's a quick learner. She blows raspberries and claps all the time. She loves bathtime too.

Lorelei and I wore our Palmetto Hearts t-shirts on the same day to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defects. Don't mind Lorelei, she just woke up.

We hope everyone has a great week!

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

So Saturday started the week. John and I have bought shirts to let everyone know about the week. I will be wearing mine tomorrow as we have all decided to wear pink. On Friday we will wear red and then the whole family is going to celebrate our Heart Friend Evie's Birthday! I think that is the best way to end the week (other then Valentine's Day).

Lorelei is doing great, she has 4 teeth, crawling and clapping. She is also pulling up to standing and I have realized that I am NOT ready for her to walk yet. She's still my baby! We have to barricade her in the living room so she won't go into the kitchen and eat the dog food. She has busted through it a few times. It's pretty bad when a 9 month old outsmarts you! Here are some latest pics of the crazy haired one! Have a good week and remember to celebrate Congenital Heart Defect Awareness!