HEALTHY news:

Today Aaron had his follow up appointment from all the blood work he's had done. The liver specialist told him his liver is back to "normal" and as long as he lives a healthy life style he will be ok. They took him off the med's and told him he is done for now with doctor's. In 6 months, he's suppose to see a liver specialist to do some follow up blood work and (only if necessary) a biopsy.. If ordered by the doctor. Looks like all is well and we can now focus on our future. I'm so grateful to all those close family and friends who kept Aaron in your prayers and who participated on our special fast. I know your faith is what helped him to recover fully and so quickly. Were blessed to have such loving family and friends among us :)

Superbowl Sunday..

We have passed a "bug" of some kind around each other the past week or so.. Didn't feel right going to church today, which meant we all sat around watching the superbowl. Hailey is getting big so quickly. She repeats everything she hears.. I mean everything! Today saw a commercial and copied it immediately after.. It was funny what she said. She's working on her potty training. What a job that is! She has a good attitude towards it most of the time. When she's being stubborn, I let her choose between going potty like a big girl, or, getting something taken away at the moment like her blanket. So far, she has done well. I'm very happy at her progress so far. Of coarse there is a long way to go before she is trained! Aaron's looking better everyday! The jaundice is nearly gone and he's getting stronger and stronger. I'm very proud of his progress.. As difficult as it can be, he's successfully followed doctors orders and is getting healthier daily! We're suppose to be getting results this week from the last two blood tests and hear what he has to do next. Hoping all is well and that he has a bright future ahead! Art (my bro in law) is going to have some testing done this week. He's been sick and we hope it goes well! Hailey says her own prayers at meal times and before bed. She's mentioned uncle art in every prayer for quite some time.. So sweet. I'm still working at Target.. Though this time of year is extremely slow.. I'm only scheduled for 4 hours this week! Ugh! Soon as we know the plan for Aaron, I'm going to bust a move and try to get our family settled somewhere and get the job situation figured out. Will write again soon. Someday I will be able to post pictures again! (I hope!) it's suppose to be 69degrees tomorrow.. Yay! Maybe we can spend some time at the park :)

Blood drawn :(

Most of you know all about Hailey having challenges with her digestive track (since birth).. We recently had to get her blood drawn for testing. It was sad.. They took at least 4 or 5 viles of blood. She did really well for the most part. She did scream when the held her down.. She doesn't like to be confined or held down. In her short life so far, she's been thru a lot already. I'm so grateful she's healthy! The few days following her blood draw she held out her arm and said "boo boo arm." Aaron picked her out a little surprise for being so good. She got a little (Hot wheels like) toy airplane, she was happy! What a Tough little girl we have.

Hailey is getting so big quickly! Hay has learned to pick up her toys.. Sings the alphabet, recognizes most letters and many numbers, counts to ten (happily) and knows most of the colors. She's still having occasional "night terrors.." which are awful to experience with her. I pray every night for her to have peaceful sleep. She's a very active sleeper! I love watching her grow. She's getting better at saying her prayers and brushing her teeth. Her imagination has increased a ton. She'll spend hours voluntarily in her room playing with her toys (often kneeling at her bed and the toys on her bed).

Aaron is doing better, slowly, every day I can see a change in his jaundice. His skin isn't as yellow and the yellow in his eyes has decreased very slowly. I never knew until he had the jaundice just how miserable it can be. Your body forms "crystals on the skin" (which the naked eye cannot see) that makes your body itch insanely everywhere while it heals!

Were Potty Training Hailey..

On Friday, we began to potty train Hailey. She has a little potty and a seat for the "big" potty. She's mostly been on the potty seat.. And she is doing great! Today, I put on her first "pull-up" (pink with princess characters on it). She kept on looking down at it and pointing with a giant smile. At church, the Nursery has a tiny bathroom made just for the nursery age kids. There's a child size potty in it and the sink is even her size! She LOVED it :) Hay is very proud when she "goes.." (poo poo, pawy, biaper.. Is what Hay say's when her diaper needs changed or when she needs to "go"). Once She's gone potty, She claps her hands and says "mama.. I did it," with a lot of excitement she gives me a giant hug and kiss. I love my baby girl! The past two weeks her vocabulary has grown immensely! She's repeating everything she hears and putting sentences together that she's never said before. This morning she asked for a "bubble bath please Mama," instead of her usual "bath, bubble, please." I'm so blessed to have her in my life! She brings a smile to my face. I cherish every single little hug and noisy little kiss. She's SO quick to apologize.. Though at times it seems a bit rehearsed.. Her little " I sawy Mama" followed immediately by a tight hug and great big kiss I know is from her heart. Every time her attitude will change soon as she apologizes. I just pray those attributes are for life and that NO ONE ever discourages her from saying "i'm sorry" or being that way! It takes a humble heart to be quick to apologize.. A gift of hers I think. There has been a few times she's thought it will get her what she wants, but, I don't always give in. I'm trying to teach her the best I can. She's been attempting to dress and undress herself.. She has a very short fuse. She's easily discouraged if she doesn't get it just right. I've been working really hard to try and teach her to not let her temper get the best of her. I'm trying to teach her healthy ways to solve frustrating situations and how to calm herself down. She tries so hard to please! What a gift she is to me. I love my little Hay hay, Boo boo, Bear, Baby girl!