Carli Marie

This is Carli on Christmas Eve. Erin and Jeremy had invited the grandparents and his brother to come for a Christmas Eve visit with Carli. we were thrilled to be invited for this special time. It was the first time Carli had been able to leave her unit and the first time for Bodee to see his sister. The nurse brought her into the adjoining NIKU room that has a large glass window and she held the baby down low so the boys could see her. They talked to her just as though she could hear what they were saying. She is doing well and weighs 3 lb, 6 oz. now. What a sweet blessing for our families. I love the bow in her hair too.

Just Passing Time

This is the waiting/play room where families can mingle and greet. We usually take turns watching the boys while the others go into the NIKU to see Carli. There is a tv and books and a few game things to play with. This is just the waiting time before they got to see Carli.

MEETING MY BIG BROTHERS

This was a tender moment for the family. Avery had seen Carli awhile ago but Bodee had not had that chance until tonite. They were both so excited for this moment. The nurse had her wrapped in a Christmas receiving blanket and held her right up to the window for the boys. This is the first time she has been able to leave her niku room so it was extra special for all. I told the boys to throw kisses to Carli and say Merry Christmas Carli - which they did. The third little boy in brown in a cousin that is visiting from Denver. What a sweet, sweet time.

Soaking up the love

Erin and Jeremy taking time with Carli in the Niku on Christmas Eve. I am so sorry the one of Erin is blurry. I need to take three or four of each shot to make sure I get a decent one. Sorry Erin - I really tried my best.

Popcicle Anyone?

How do these grow to be so long?

The back fence

Look at the snowline by the fence - yikes. Can't walk here for sure.

Grape Arbor - Anyone want to play Fox and Geese?

This is my proof

I measured this morning and this is what it said - - - - I'm not kidding!!