My Baby's "1" Today!!!!

It's truly amazing how fast time flys. My friend commented that it's a bittersweet moment and I would have to agree. He's growing so fast! The best advice is truly to enjoy every moment. It's crazy looking back at these old pictures, and feeling like it wasn't that long ago. His first year has been an eventful one filled with ups and downs, but it's all been worth it! Happy Birthday my son!

Every Story Has an Ending..........

As many of you are aware Isaac has been going in for regular CT scans to check the fluid on his brain. On his last visit in November the surgeon told us that he would probably need a shunt to drain the remaining fluid. He wanted to wait to make sure that Isaac was meeting all his milestones, but to prepare ourselves for surgery on his next visit. Monday we packed up all our things and headed to Childrens Hospital. Before we went inside David gave Isaac a blessing, in it he blessed Isaac that the fluid would be absorbed and he would return to perfect health. I have to admit that I was thinking he must be crazy for saying such things, but felt great comfort after the blessing. Our wonderful surgeon Dr. Ellengobogen looked at the latest CT scan, and was amazed to find that the body had absorbed the remaining fluid and that Isaacs brain had filled in perfectly. I wish I could describe the emotional tidal wave that ripped through my body. "Could it really be, did we really make it through this hellish nightmare". Dr. Ellenbogen rapped his arms around Isaac and I as I sobbed tears of joy and laughed when he said "I never want to see you again":). Oh me of little faith, I wish I had not doubted the strength of the Priesthood. After going through such horrible events, I can only see the blessings that our little family has been given. I just want to thank all of you again for the continued prayers, love and strength that we have recieved. We Love You All!!

Highlights From Isaacs First Christmas!

Hooray for 2009! I have to admit that I'm really glad to say goodbye to 2008, although it did bring many blessings, a little less emotional trauma would be a welcome relief. One of the years greatest highlights for 2008 was Isaac's first Christmas with our Families in Utah. The pictures don't do it Justice. We had such a blast! Isaac was a champ and loved playing with his cousins, aunts and uncles, and grandmas and grandpas:) We started the week with David's family in Spanish Fork. Between Crazy lypsyncs, questionable games, and delicious food I had the opportunity to see the real side of David's family (don't worry I still love you all...haha) We also celebrated Grandpa Tomas's 29th Birthday:)), cousin Sean's baptism, and a chance to visit with the long lost uncle Brian (we miss ya man!). Isaac especially loved playing with his new buddy Grandma Tonietta:) He followed her everywhere, and his little face lit up everytime he saw her. Next it was on to my crazy family. We spent our time snowmobiling, playing the Wii, and pigging out. I also want to thank my sister for her thoughtful gift. In memory of our Nanny she gave us each a snowglobe with pictures of her and each of us, it wasn't an easy Christmas with out her. Over all the trip was amazing and it will make for some great stories to share with Isaac about his first Christmas! Love to all and Happy New Year!!!