Oh No! Hospital?

We had a very long few days last week. Sammy was admitted to the hospital for RSV. For those of you who do not know what this is, it is an infection of the lungs and breathing passages. Seems like a bad cold to an older child or adult but can be very serious for an infant. She spent four days being poked and prodded. She also underwent breathing treatments and horrible suctions. Never the less, we did manage a few grins while we were there and after good care and a lot of TLC she's home and almost back to her happy, smiley self. We also found out while she was there, Sammy will have to have surgery. She has a narrowing of the aorta that must be fixed. This will happen sometime in May. I am not looking forward to this, but I have been reassured this is just a small detour on the way to a long, happy, and HEALTHY life. I really want to thank everybody for their visits, and thoughts and prayers. You are all loved and a blessing.
Looking out the window

All hooked up
not the best breathing treatment
Resting with Daddy
Mommy finally gets a nap too
Baby jail

I found the suction hose.

Not in? Then under.

Sammy loves this bouncer. It plays music and lights up and has lots of things to touch and chew.
Guess i didn't get her in it fast enough because I found her under it.

Christian Video

Almost all of these pictures are 35mm. I am so glad someone invented digital cameras. It would have saved me some time. HE'S SO WORTH IT THOUGH! I love you bubba.

8 months already?

We had our pictures taken again. Boy do I love this little girls smile. She is such a ham. Hopefully this doesn't change.

Rock Climbing

Grandma and I took Christian and Nathanial to Boise Peak durring Spring Break....

I'm definately going to have to climb next time.

Happy Easter

At Grandpa and Grandma's for Easter Dinner

Coloring eggs... She had orange feet when we were done
Easter smiles

Playin with cousin Mandie

Nathanial Video

How lucky I am to have such a great kid. He's a little

bit of a pain (mostly to his brother) but he sure is a

sweet boy. That's where he got the name LOVEBUG.

New computer

Grandma bought the boys a new computer for Christmas. He must like it because I actually got a picture of him with a smile on his face.

Samantha Video

Just a fun little slideshow.

Overalls

Mammer bought Sammy these overalls before she was born. It took 8 months before she could wear them.

Hawaii

In February 2007, Matthew and I visited Hawaii. This was a real treat for me. I had never been there. I have never seen a more beautiful place. I can't wait to go again.
A view of the beach at sunset

On the rocks...

What a wierdo

At one of the many falls we saw

In the rain forest

The whole family

I got a new camera for christmas that has an auto timer. This was the first time ever we got a picture with my whole family.

Dinner buddys

Our good freinds Andy and Katie try to come for dinner every other sunday. A couple pictures from football season.

Baptism

Nate being baptised at church camp. Lake Perkins.

Happy St. Pattys Day!!!!

Daddy brought home a hat for his princess. Took a while to get a picture because she just wanted to eat it.

Chicken Nuggets

We gave Sammy Chicken nuggets and now I cook them for her all the time. They are a little messy but she loves to suck on them.

Seahawks

Matthew and I supporting our Seahawks!

Marching Band

Chris is in band at school and loves it. These pictures are from the BSU homecoming parade. He just got back from band clinics in Oregon.

SPAGHETTI

Sammy had her first bowl of spaghetti. She didn't look like this until daddy put the bowl in her lap.

Helping Mom

Helping mom pack. She loved rolling around with the bubbles.

Sammy Doo and Mom

Sammy Doo and me at home. She is my best friend.