another good day

Awww, so sweet.

Love, Grandma and Grandpa

of course

Today James and Kari were having a tea party with these two little girls, and was interesting, but also fun.

Then all at once?

Elin threw up.

Yes, on the rug, right beside the tea party.

And then, as if this isn't bad enough?

Maria's puppy ate it.

!!!!

I texted Maria just because I could picture her face when she read that text.

(I'm cracking up again now.)

Oh my goodness.

Another good day!   She drank 10 ml of milk today and is off oxygen.

Onward.   Tomorrow is Friday.

Love, Val

a fine wednesday

 Some friends gave us this dresser they didn't need anymore, so it has taken up a home in the family room. 

Someday we'll furnish this room properly, but for now, it's working great.

Today we went to my parents for lunch.  Kari and James will be back to college shortly. Winter break is wrapping up, and it was fun to spend the day at my parents.

 Yes, her. She was frisky and funny and found my parents house  quite entertaining.

 I didn't take very many pictures, and this one is not great, but they were happy with the new Play-Doh. 

The meal was delicious and my folks sent home leftovers, which made Jay happy because he had to work and wasn't there.  (He also loves my mother's cooking.)

And this little peanut!  She's had a great week, looking fantastic.    

Onward.  Tomorrow is Thursday, which is almost Friday.

So much love, Val

progress!

Love, Val, aka MOM aka Grandma

a tough week

All that spaceship gear on her head is just monitoring equipment, ready to observe any seizure activity. 

There were seizures earlier in the week, quite terrifying, but in between she was wiggly and cute and alert.

Tests were run. Her nurses and doctors are so responsive and caring.  They discontinued one medication and started anti-seizure medication and all has been peaceful for almost two days now.

All the space gear is off her tiny head.

So much love, little darling.

Love, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody

doing okay

Not great, but okay.

She's very wiggly and alert and receiving very good care.

We love you, Darling,  Grandma and Grandpa and Everyone

nye, all about you

 Yeah, born on New Year's Eve, this is your own personal holiday.

 Gifts, close-crowding cousins:

 Cake time! Dad's such a baker:

 Aww, you.

 What a great New Year's Eve.

 Today was New Year's Day and we had a meal here too.  I ran in my bedroom to grab something and there was this cutie asleep.

 And the only other picture I took of all the big kids and college kids playing video  games late in the night.

 Happy Birthday Buddy, my sweet Mr. Luminous.

I could not love you more.

Love, Grandma (and Grandpa and Everybody)