Walking Monkey

Blake is officially a walker now. On Thursday he just decided that it
was his preferred mode of getting around. He also decided to show us a
new trick by bouncing his whole body up and down and grunting when you
ask him what sound a monkey makes. He is a silly monkey.

First Hair Cut

The sweet baby curls are gone and he looks like such a big boy.

I Hate Hospitals

As most of you who have talked to me lately know, I have been under a considerable amount of stress. One of the reasons for that stress has been my father's (Bradley's) ailing health. He has been in the hospital in Bryan, Texas for two weeks now, and this past weekend he has taken a turn for the worse. I came up here on Saturday, and was able to talk with him, since then he has become largely unconscious. The hardest part for me is that he told me he is ready to go, and although most of his organs have now failed (or are failing), he is young and therefore his heart is keeping him alive. This to me is sadly ironic considering Blake's compromised heart. I just hope that he continues to be comfortable and can go peacefully and without pain.

Birthday Girl!

Happy birthday Mason Bear (AKA: Angel Bear, Pumpkin, Princess, Honey Bear). We love you so much, and feel so blessed with the laughter and joy you have brought into our lives over the past three years. You're such a big girl!