Update on Michael...

Michael is having open heart surgery at noon today at Children's Medical Ctr of Dallas. After looking at his heart with the camera, M's cardiologist didn't feel comfortable using the cath to repair his ASD - it is up to 19mm in some places & he has very little supportive tissue to hold the device in place. So open heart surgery is the option. Thank you for your prayers :)

Thanksgiving Fun

I took so many pics at Thanksgiving! I just couldn't decide which ones to post so I'm doing a photo-overload post :) We had a great time in Lewisville with A's family. On Tuesday we met with M's new heart dr. at Dallas Childrens & are happy to report that we loved her & feel much better about everything - his procedure is scheduled for this Thursday, 12/6 at Dallas Childrens. On Tuesday night I got to have some girl time - Candice, Ikea & Mexican food - 3 of my favorites :-) On Wednesday the weather was warm & perfect for playing outside - croquet was popular, as usual. We are THRILLED that Matt, Amanda & Henry have recently moved to Lewisville - our first Thanksgiving with them! It was so great!! On Friday I got to have even more girl time - yipee! Michael & I drove to Arlington to see Carrie & her kiddos for some fun visiting, playing & a quick trip to Hobby Lobby :)

just chillin'

Love these of our girl 

Sweet cousins - only 6 months apart!

lots of fun "BB" time!

lots of fun "Muncle Steven" time!

Just having a chat & enjoying the view - love it.

Stopping to smell the roses...

"Hey...where did everybody go? Playing train isn't much fun by myself."

"Hehehe...I snuck a cupcake when Mommy wasn't looking. And it was gooood." :)

David is 18 months old! 11-11-2012

Our sweet D-Man is changing by the day. I had forgotten how much fun (& BuSy!!) this stage is. He walks around the house baby-talking & looks at us, lifts his hands as he talks & really tells us stories. It is quite funny. He is saying a few words every now & then, but definitely not a big talker yet. He loves to hug & cuddle - when I'm getting him dressed he always gives me a hug. For a while he cried when we dropped him off at school or at church, but he seems to be over it now - he walks right in his rooms. He loves to stack things & pretend to talk on the phone. He continues to love eating - as soon as I lift him out of his crib every morning, he signs "eat" while saying "e." He also likes to sneak in Kate's room & jump on her bed - until I find him :) It has been so fun watching him play with M & K - they are so sweet with him (well, most of the time :) 

Okie Dokie Daddy Day

All the kindergarten classes at Michael's school had "Okie Dokie Daddy Day" last week. Dads & kids dressed in their best cowboy gear & the dads went up to school from 1 to 3 for biscuits & gravy, cowboy games & a music program. Michael was so excited to share this special time with his Daddy & they even won the barrel race! 

This & That

*As I was telling Michael goodnight he said, "I'll never stop hugging & kissing you, Mommy!"

(So sweet - I'll remind him of this when he's 16 :)

*Kate said, "Mommy, I'm going to look in your mirror to see if I look pretty." 

*At naptime yesterday Kate was crying because she didn't want to take a nap. We had this conversation - I said, "Do you want socks on?" "Nooo." "Do you want to be covered up?" "Nooo." "Do you need a drink?" "Nooo." "Do you want to be miserable?" "Yesss." "Ok, see you in a little while." "Okkk."

*This week David said 2 new words - Thank you (ta ew) & David (day day)

*Michael had a big day yesterday - he had a soccer game at 8am & 2pm - between the games he was invited over to play & have lunch at his friend, Brayden's house. I just can't believe our boy is getting old enough for playdates like that. 

*Mom & I actually took a picture together while she was here!! So thankful for her :) 

*And for the 5 readers of my blog :) here is a little update on Michael - 

On Monday we showed up at the hospital at 8:30 for M's surgery. We checked in & waited over an hour. The nurse called us back to the surgery prep room & took M's vitals, weighed him, etc. 4 sets of wonderful family & friends were in the waiting room & we were emotionally ready to get this over with! Michael was such a champ & was completely calm with it all. Then our pediatric cardiologist walked into the room. He told us that they wouldn't be able to do the surgery that day - their back up surgeon had an emergency medical situation and could no longer practice. The worst part - our dr. had known since the previous week but had failed to call us (even though he had been instructed to do so). Unbelievable. It was such a let down, especially emotionally. So here we are...still waiting to get this behind us. Michael's file has been sent to Dallas Children's & we are waiting to hear from them & get on their schedule, hopefully soon!! 

Art Lessons!

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching elementary art lessons, beginning January 8, 2013. Click here for more information --

http://alisanelsonoriginals.wordpress.com/art-lessons/

Last Game of the Season!