Soren's (and Ander's) first movie theatre experience

Ander's hospital stay

Ander gave us quite a scare. He had two seizures. The hospital wrote off the first one because there were no symptoms that the doctors could see and because of Jared's family history of infant seizures. After the second they kept him (ended up being about a week) and did all kinds of tests on him (MRI, EEG, Spinal tap, ultrasounds, urine, etc.) It turns out he had a raging urinary tract infection. The ultrasound showed that both kidneys were infected due to reflux. He is still on antibiotics and will do a urine test once a month. We're hoping he grows out of this and doesn't have to have surgery.




Getting some love from papa.












Ander in his hospital bed. He is a kicker and kicked that IV out of his foot twice so they put one in his hand, then in the last few days said he's getting enough fluids from mom so we're not going to worry about it.










When we were returning to the hospital from J's graduation, the nurse was about to feed Ander a bottle and Soren asked if he could him. He's such a good big brother.











He had such a cheery disposition through the whole ordeal. You never would've known he was sick. Look at those rolls! A nutritionist came in and said, "Uh yeah...," and walked out : )

BFF

Adorable Ander

Florida getaway

Smiling at grandma : )









Soren and grandma sharing a story.










Feelin' the love with the other Shappard family.
Kisses from Kristen.











Adorable.









My venting partner while I was there. Thanks Sherry.

More FL

I finally got to meet my new sister-in-law to be, Heather! I really like her. They just got engaged in Paris. I hope they live happily ever after.







It felt good to reconnect with my friend Kim. She's awesome! I wish her all the happiness in the world.











I got to see Shelley too. Yay! It was really great to see her. It was just like the old days. I miss both them already.










I love how much they love each other.







The beach rules!

Easter 2009

Soren really enjoyed decorating eggs.












An Easter surprise from grandma Dottie.









J's grandma made this sock rabbit and its clothes. How cute is that?!












All dressed up for Easter Sunday.








Soren likes wearing ties.

Leslie's new hair

Soren really is THE MAN!

Soren already knows how to talk to the ladies. After getting dressed, he said to mommy, "I like that shirt on you. It's beautiful. You look beautiful." He is such a doll.

He is so empathic towards others also. He always has been. We were in a store the other day and he heard someone crying off in the distance and said, "That boy is crying. I don't know what he needs." And then yelled, "I'M SORRY KID." I just love his tender heart.

Some other quotes:
"Hello Ander. Cute little boy (insert kiss)." He is such a sweet big brother.

"I didn't get any sleep last night. I'm tired."

"My full's tummy." Then went on to correct himself and say, "My tummy's full."

After changing Ander in the family room at Ikea, I announced mommy has to go potty too. Soren then replied, "You're too big for the changing table."

MAN! I love that kid!

Ander is smiling a lot more, and laughing too : )

Before and after

The recovery period this pregnancy has been so much quicker and more pleasant. I felt at one month, where I felt at about three months after Soren. Midwives rule! Life is good.

Professional pics our friend, Marielle, took of Ander...I LOVE THEM!