One of those days....

3am wake up...crying at the pediatrician's office... screaming while Mommy tried to take pictures....and the dog ate a binky. I tell ya, some days are just a little rough. But then there was those adorable smiles, the feel of Liam's warm little body as he cuddled in for a nap and a sweet, chocolate lab that is still going through his puppyhood. I'm amazed to feel so many emotions all in one day from overwhelming love to frustration so strong I nearly stomped my feet. But in the end, I have to smile as I look at the pictures of Liam and am still shocked to realize that he is ours. What a blessing and a joy he is to our family...even at 3am.

And finally, there was peace.

Disneyland!

Last Friday we made a quick trip to Downtown Disney just to get out of the house....we ended up renewing our passes and having a short visit to Disneyland. I say short because Liam was fussy and then managed another "biological emergency." Tonight was our first real time and Liam LOVED it. He loves to watch all the people and really liked the rides. We rode Winnie the Pooh (twice), Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, Mister Toad's Wild Ride and.....the Tea Cups. Don't worry we were non-spinners. This boy is a natural Disney Baby! So for all of you out there who have passes or want to take the trip out to Cali just let us know and we'd be thrilled to join you!

Liam LOVED hanging out with Calee and Tony!

Kim and Liam on the Pooh ride

Frank and Liam in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle

Kim and Liam on the teacups (no we didn't spin)

Sweet Boy

For Valentine's Day Frank got us a "family" aka "Kim" gift of a new camera. So here is my armature photography debut! Good thing I have such an adorable model.

Oh, Sweet Liam, I love you so!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Liam wanted to wish everybody a very happy Valentine's Day!

XOXOXO

What a week

On a day reserved to celebrated love I want to express my great love to my two special guys (well, three if you count Finny!) We had quite an eventful week at our house. Last Sunday Liam began running a fever. With no cold or flu symptoms I worried about the source, so after a call to the doctor on Sunday night we agreed to go in to the office Monday morning. Even though Liam was not quite himself, he still managed to smile and flirt with all the staff. Since the doctor couldn't find anything wrong either we were sent to the lab for multiple test including a urinalysis. By Tuesday Liam still had a fever, looked pale, refused to eat and had his Mommy in a state of panic. We went back to the doctor's office and found out that he had a urinary tract infection. This is rare in little boys and instantly raises suspicions of kidney problems. Liam had to be admitted to the hospital for IV antibiotics and multiple ultrasounds, labs and x-rays. As a nurse I knew what needed to be done....as a Mom it was incredibly hard to watch as your baby is poked and prodded. Liam proved his strength and knocked out his IV 3 times! Sadly, each IV insertion took multiple sticks, his hands and feet bare the bruises. I have never felt so helpless. I'm so thankful that Frank and Nazar were able to give him a blessing and that my parents were able to rush down and stay with us. We spent 3 days and 2 very long nights in the hospital. The test all came back normal and were discharged home with oral antibiotics (which Liam treats like poison!) When I think back to my life about 3 Valentines ago I would never have imagined that I would be blessed with an amazing, loving husband and a sweet little boy that steals my heart each time he smiles. We are all doing well and are thankful for all our blessings. Happy Valentines Day to everyone we love!

Hanging out in our room.

This made Daddy believe that it was some sort of primate virus.


Again, pulling his feet up to play.

Hanging out with Daddy. Daddy needs a shave.

Nurse Mommy making sure everything is ok.

Playing with Grandma.

Mommy in the pediatric wheelchair. Think thin hips!