Cardiologist Visit

On Monday I took Minnie to the Cardiologist for a follow-up from her hospital visit when she was 2 weeks old. They did an ultrasound to look at her heart and said that the hole between the two sides (I think it's called a PFO) is actually an abnormal size right now (as opposed to a "normal" size). So, after a long explanation, which I sort of actually understood, he said that having this could affect her in 3 or 4 decades and her heart may start to have problems because of an increased volume on one side. If in time the hole is still an abnormal size, when she is 2 they can go in and close it. Or, when she is 4, 5 or 6 they can do a procedure which plugs the hole. He said she would be a much better candidate for that rather than the surgery. I have to take her back in 6 months and they'll look at it again to see what it's doing. I was honestly expecting them to say it was no big deal and never come back. But, this seems to be somewhat common and fixable so I'm not worried. It's not hurting her or affecting her growth so that is good. Her murmur is still there too but she should grow out of that. Anyway, we are happy it is nothing too serious and she is fine and happy! Who wouldn't be with those cheeks?

This girl could be on her tummy all day long! She loves it.

Minnie's Blessing

We blessed Minnie on Easter Sunday which was kind of neat. Tim did a great job. My sis in law wrote down most of the things he said in the blessing which I was so glad to get. It is so hard to remember, and I am clueless about Anderson's blessing. What a good idea.

After church we took some pictures outside. Thanks Erin for taking the big ones. They turned out great. As you can see we looked more Christmasy than Easter but I'm not a big Easter outfit person, plus these colors were ones we all had.

Don't mind the pacifer ring around her mouth. She was chomping that thing.

This is Anderson right before the big Easter Egg hunt at his Memere's house. He was so excited. This is his first Easter that he can actually walk so he was all over the place, as usual.

Thanks to everyone who came to support us for Minnie's blessing. It means a lot to us and we appreciate all of the love and support from family and friends.

Anderson is 2 years old!

We've officially entered the terrible twos (could have fooled me, I'm pretty sure it started when Minnie was born). We had my parents and Tim's parents over on his birthday for brownies and ice cream and opened presents.

The next day, we had his cousins and friends meet us at the park for cupcakes. Everytime I do anything outside, it is inevitably ruined by the wind. It all started with our wedding, and has cursed us ever since. It was crazy windy, but I think the kids had fun. Andy loves playing with other kids. He asks for "Friends?" everyday.

This is Mallory, Max, Cru, Andy, Kale, Carson, Grant, Leah, and Marley. Anderson had a blast...and took a four hour nap today because he was so wasted from playing. Happy Birthday Andy Vandy!