Prayers for Gracie

Please keep this sweet family in your prayers. Grace got her Norwood yesterday and was put on ECMO last night after her heart stopped. I know that your prayers and the will of the Lord were a large reason why Tyler made it off ECMO and why he is doing so well. There is hope for these little babies. The Norwood procedure is sometimes just too hard for their little bodies to endure at the time. Sometimes their hearts just need a little break before being able to pump again on their own. http://thegledhillfamily.blogspot.com/

Go Tyler Go!

Emily Fishers mom, Suzy, is a therapist and inspired me to get this boy going with his workouts. I truly feel people are placed into Tylers life just at just the right time. Suzy is awesome. We got papers going again (the first round were lost) with Regional Center East Bay which will do therapy for Tyler until he is 3. Here he was about 3 weeks post-op but didn't seem to mind with his chest. Let the tummy time and catch-up begin.

Work those jello legs! Go Tyler go!

Of course Scott needed his turn. He was a wild man on this thing. I can't believe it could hold his weight. I told his pediatrician that it is amazing we didn't need to come in from a crashing Johnny Jump Up. It was very fun.Yummy Car. We need to get him an excersaucer for home.

That was hard work...time for a nap!

Easter Egg Hunt

Scott and Tyler with the Easter Bunny. Scott can't keep his hands out of his candy. Scott stuffing his face minutes after working so hard to collect his candy. He was really into the hunt this year.
Scott loves when Tyler can do things with him. He always calls his brother over to him wherever he is. I am so blessed to have two boys to be so close in age. Nothing compares.
Scott jumping off the rocks.

We went to an Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday. It was the first time Scott wasn't afraid of the Easter Bunny which is quite exciting. We weren't going to take a picture since he screamed last year and at Christmas, but after he saw the bunny he couldn't wait for his turn. Stay tuned for more pictures of Easter Sunday.

Congratulations Emily and Chris!!

Congratulations Emily and Chris!!! First toast to celebrate your love. Some of the GG's, my wonderful girlfriends from High School.Anyone missing their bean-o? Christian was excited to find and confiscate the bottle. Maybe it is included with New Mecca's catering.
Yipee! Several times throughout the night people had bursts of cheering and excitement. Sometimes you just can't hold it in. What is up with the stance of my leg. I realize I do that a lot. Note to self...need to stop that.
Danny was excited about the slurpee machine. He thought someone was finally thinking of the sober Mormons. Maybe next time Danny.
Tyler's first party. One never to be forgotten.
Another "Gap Girl" (my girl-friends were named this in High School) is tying the knot. Three down, a whole bunch to go. Chris and Emily are getting married in Colorado and had an engagement party last night at her parents house that was sooo fun!! I always have a blast with my girl friends. They truly are an amazing group of people. They are all so unique, intelligent, beautiful, fun, outgoing, hysterical, and great dancers which always equals a great time. Some high lights include Gary's great speech, the dance-off of Danny and Christian, laughing at horrible pictures, b-ball game for the guys, friends, laughter, and some great easter egg comments. I finally feel like my life is normalizing after Tyler. Two open heart surgeries, 1 cardiac arrest, gall-bladder attacks, constant crying and no sleep for the last 6 months are a thing of the past and we are ready to party. So call, come by, hang out and have fun.

Choose my new haircut

I am sick of my hair and am thinking about going for shorter hair this summer. It has been a while since I have cut my hair short. It is probably due to my traumatic experiences as a child when someone thought it was cute to have me in a "pixie" which others mistook as a "boy" haircut. Please help me choose from one of these or suggest a style of your own if you think that these are not for me. I would really appreciate your help! I really do value your opinions. Happy choosing.

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Tylers Cardiology Update

Tyler is doing great. We introduced him to solids which he loves probably because the alternative is a horrible tasting formula or meds. I am sure peas and bananas are heavenly for him. He has been home for 10 days and gained over a pound. Can you believe it? Prior to surgery he didn't gain any weight for about 2 months due to his heart, postponed surgery and liver. The boy is now up to 12 lbs 5 oz. He left the hospital around 11 pounds. Still lots to gain, but we are just so proud of him. They took out his chest tube stitches today. His oxygen sats were 92. His heart seems to be doing well. We have another echo in 1 month and possible cardiac cath to further examine the need for an angioplasty for stenosis of his pulmonary artery. If they decide he needs a cath he will go back to UCSF in about 6 weeks. The procedure is minor compared to his surgeries but still has risks involved. We know the doctors will make the right decisions for Tyler. We feel so blessed to have such a great medical team.

Borges Ranch

Scott loved this guy. He wanted to feed, pet and hug him.

cheating at horse-shoes.
Eating some lunch.
Look at me drive!!
Cutest baby around.
Cow doesnt want us to leave.

This is a park in Walnut Creek that is always so beautiful, peaceful, empty and has tame animals that Scott loves to pet. Danny tried to lasso a wooden bull (he needs some practice) and Scott was a great horse-shoes player even though he cheated a bit. A fun day with the fam!