What a year!

It's so hard to believe that one year ago today I was at North Kansas City hospital visiting my newborn every hour or so to nurse her while she stayed in the NICU. What a terrifying time for Tyler and I and our whole family. Little Miss Ivy was born sick. The worst part is no one knew she was sick for 12 hours and then our worst fear came true. 12 days in NICU getting spinal taps and given antibiotics to fight an infection.

Thank the Lord she was infection free after 12 days and we were able to take her home. Poor Sage not understanding why Mommy couldn't come home and I am so thankful for everyone who came and all the prayers we received. We love you! Who would have thought one year later she would be so big! 1 year old and wearing 2T clothes!

Ivy's first birthday was so much fun. She wasn't into the present opening so much as the cake. She ate most of hers, with Sage's help and then ate Sage's cake right off her plate. Ivy had quite a turnout. She is really the best baby. Always smiling and such a sense of personality and humor already.

Here are a few pics from her year in film.

Ready for 2009!!

Well how blessed our family is. Christmas was a wonderful time. Unfortunately, not on purpose but we have realized that our kids are spoiled rotten brats. We swore that this would "never happen to us" but I am telling you it has happened. Ivy is a bit too young but she is gonna learn from the best!

We spent Christmas Eve with my family. We went to Mom and Joe's Christmas Eve night and then to Cindy's. We had a great time. We woke up Christmas morning and Sage found a super cool pink bike and a Hannah Montana purse. Ivy found a pink Little People bus full of "little people" and they both got tons more toys and clothes from us.

Christmas afternoon we drove to St. Louis and had a great car trip. Ivy did so good turned around to the front in her car seat. She thought she was hot stuff. She was finally able to see where we were going.

We were in St. Louis 2 nights with our great family and then had to come home because Tyler had to fly back to LA for work.

Thank you to all of our friends and family, we love you all and appreciate you so much.

Happy New Year!!