Newborn Andrew Shines For The Camera...

One of the nicest things anyone has done for me was when my cousin came to the hospital right after Andrew was born. He was in the NICU. I was unable to walk while recovering from a c-section and Matthew was at home getting a few things prepared for us so my cousin, Nichole, had to wait a LONG time before she was able to meet the little guy and snap a few pics. Truthfully, I treasure these pictures more than any other pictures I have of Andrew. Nichole was also the first person to visit me from my side of the family, while I was in labor and after Andy was born. Go check out her site at http://www.nicholettedawnphotograhpy.com/ Maybe since I am showing off her work here she'll give me a bit of a deal next time I want more pics!

Father's Day = Hideous Ties

I think the world has more joy in it because of Dads. Moms are the nurturing and the comfort but dads are the joy and the fun. No one can make Andy laugh louder than his daddy. From my own experience my dad always made me feel like the most important kid on the planet. He would always say "Buds, you are my favorite kid!" and because I was an only child I would roll my eyes and say "Dad, I'm your only kid...."

Laughing it up with dad.

Dads opening his present. Andy says just kidding dad, that present is really for me!

The moment or shock and horror as Matt lays eyes on the tie we made him.

Matt's thinking silently to himself "Do I have to wear this???" The answer? Yes. To work. Everday.

Pulling off a real 'good-sport' smile. Okay, maybe he even liked it a little. The blue smudges all over it are Andy's hand prints by the way with painted words saying "Happy Father's Day 2009!"

Peek- A- Boo! I See You...

Grandpa gave Andy a slide and he thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread. With all the holes in the structure it's the perfect place to play peek-a-boo...

Underneath the slide.... Andy demonstrates his superior sliding skills.
In true non-conformist style (that's Andy for ya...) He goes down the slide backwards only...

Dirty piggies!!! How many baths do little boys need a day?


I know I'm his mama, but he's beautiful isn't he?

(...better leave a comment saying 'YES!' haha ;)

My Brave Little Guy...

If you are in need of hero, I have a suggestion for you; Andy!!! This little guy is one big, brave
super boy! After going to the doctors for an ear infection his pediatrician seemed unusually worried. She asked when his next cardiologist appointment was and I told her it wasn't until August. She said he needed to be seen within a week, a few weeks at the very most because his heart sounded worse. Matthew and I chose not to share this with the family in case it was a false alarm, we didn't want people to needlessly worry. Ultimately, he seems to be doing fine and won't need to be seen again until DECEMBER!!! Wow, way to go little buddy! He sure is a fighter and we are so proud of him. He sure is our little hero!



This is a nasty echo machine. He's getting a sonogram done of his heart. He HATES this part! My heart is always more broken than his when I see him like this.



He wanted to help the nurse. He was outraged he couldn't hold the wand...



Finally, he is a little calmer. Mommy or Daddy are always at his side giving him anything that will make him happier!

Nana and Primary's come to the rescue! Nana brought cookies and Primarys let him watch cartoons on their T.V.! By the way, notice all the little Spider Man's on the wall?

Dr. Pulver is extra proud of Andy. He thought Andy would be needing work done by now but the little kid is tough!!!



Here is Doctor Pulver listening to his ticker. Yes, his ticker is much more awesome sounding than yours!!! Look how happy this kid is! Nobody tell him he's in a hospital....

If you give this kid two cell phones (at one point he had 3) he will hold still for all the doctors and nurses that visit him. That day he had 2 nurses and 3 doctors work with him. Maybe we should have given him 5 phones!

This sweet nurse is blowing bubbles for him while he has a B.P. done.

Look at the nice couch we are on! Normally we get stuck waiting in typical waiting rooms but all of the rooms were full this day. They put us in the fetal heart monitoring room and we really didn't mind, it's better! I will be coming to this room for every pregnancy I have from now on.

I can't believe how happy this little guy is! Nothing ever gets him down...

Here we are looking at the gigantic fish that 'swim' in their fish tank in front of the elevators. Not all parts of Primarys are bad, there's a lot of nice things there too!

As always, we appreciate your prayers and concerns for Andrew. We know the Lord has heard our prayers and has given Andy extra time to grow and get stronger before needing intervention. We are grateful and know that he is in God's hands.