We are back!

Abby's seizures are under control and Brenda has returned from Latvia!  Things are much calmer. 

Marc is doing great!  He had his two year doctor appointment today and has gained over 4 pounds from his 18 month check!  He is 33 inches tall and weighs 26.8 pounds!  He got two shots and cried for a total of 3 seconds and then told the nurse, "Tae Too"... aka, "thank you".  It was so precious!

  

His emotional break downs have decreased greatly over the past month... making it much more fun!

I think his confidence is growing and he is learning to handle his emotions better.  Along with his growth in confidence has come a huge increase in how funny he is!  He cracks us up all the time now. 

And he likes it when we laugh!

We were at grammy and poppy's house this weekend and the weather was amazing!  The kids got to play outside in the sunchine all day!  Marc was loving his ball!  He was so funny kicking it all around the yard.

He also got to hang out and play with his cousins Christian and Gabe. This is Christian.  They were so funny together as Marc babbled and Christian pretended to understand.

 

Speaking of sunshine and playing outside... I didn't get a chance to share some snow pictures.  Marc was loving it and was so perplexed at the crunching noise beneath his feet.  He got over pretty quickly though... good thing since it was all melted the next day.

Thank you for your patience and for your prayers for Abby.  We'll be back much sooner than last time!

Dawn

Hello Florida Family

I just wanted to let you all know that Marc is doing well.  I am behind on the blog.  Abby had 22 seizures last week and went into the hospital on Sunday.  We are trying to get her seizures back under control and praying for God to be MIGHTY as He has been in the past.  Once things have settled down... I'll get some pics of the little guy on here for you.  Thank you for your patience.
Love, Dawn

Thing One... Thing Two... Take a look... Marc's now 2!

When is this party starting!?

We could not have asked for a nicer day on Saturday for Marc's birthday party!  The sun was out spreading warmth and cheer and little two year olds were running everywhere!  They played with balls, blew bubbles, and rode around in the wagon.  I think most of them were just happy to be outside... I know I was!

I made little cupcakes to go along with the Dr. Seuss theme and they were a hit for sure!

 

Marc did a GREAT job blowing out his candles...

 

and an even better job eatting his cupcake...

cupcakes including the second one he snagged when I wasn't looking!

His favorite thing to do is to be read to... and we read several books a day.  So he ended up with a great collection of Dr. Seuss books as gifts!  Note:  The little girl next to him in the red is his "special" buddy!  Her name is Camille and they are in nursery at church together and also in the same class at preschool... they hold hands!  Too Cute!  

One of his little friends gave him a harmonica and he loves it.  He can already play it!  We are very impressed.

Thank you for the sweet emails on his birthday.  I know his Florida family was celebrating with us in spirit and heart.  I hope you enjoy these pictures and know I have given him a hug from you all.

Hugs to you.

Dawn~

 

Happy Valentine's Day

The prettiest light was coming in this window the other day and Marc was very interested in his little friend outside. I hope you enjoy them.

We are getting ready for his birthday party to celebrate his 2nd birthday. It's going to be a Dr. Seuss... he loves those books! I found two the other day at the thrift store for 25 cents each! I'll post a copy of the invitation after I make it!

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Hugs to you...

Dawn~

When you walk past the laundry room and hear lots of giggling... you know there must be something good going on in there!

Happy Friday.
Dawn

Playing Santa in the Tubby!

Pee- Pie------

Boo!

Just a little hello...

Marc's 23 months now! We see him growing physically (finally) and mentally!

He is so funny. His words are growing in number and he attempts more and more!

He loves school two days a week and likes saying his buddies name... Elijah is "Lijah"!

Hope you all are well.

Hugs... Dawn

Day At The Farm

We went to spend the afternoon at a friend's farm last week and the kids had a blast!

Marc is pouting because I wouldn't let him climb to the top of the log pile... he had to stay on the bottom two and he wasn't thrilled about it! He gotten a little "toody" as he approachs two!

My friends have six horses and the kids got to feed them carrots! They thought that was way cool.

The minature horses were right on Marc's level through the gate. He was fearless! I like that! He made all kind of sounds of excitement.

Hope you all are well. Have a wonderful weekend.

Dawn