8 months corrected/12 months actual “Are you busy this afternoon?” I asked her. If only she would have known. I warned her. I told her it was going to be work. Like any good mother though, she readily agreed to come over and help me take Ty’s first year photos. By the end of the…

LOL! Over the last year I have received countless emails that begin like this “Doni…I know you don’t know me but I know you. It must feel strange getting emails about your life from people you don’t know. I am not a stalker. I promise.” I laugh each time I get these notes. While it…

Our family will be pleased to hear that once again, Jim celebrated his birthday early. He out did himself this year and determined his holiday a full 7 months ahead of schedule. (Jim’s birthday is July 31st). I am so aggravated. What is the deal with this? Aaaghh! It all began when he came home…

From Susie Guess who opened his eyes for about ten minutes this morning?!!!!! Ryan is down to a rate of only 10 breaths per minute given off by the vent and the rest of his breaths he is doing on his own. We are on the right road to recovery!!! It makes me so happy…

I am planning to continue posting Ryan’s updates from Susie until he gets home from the hospital. From Susie I forgot to say happy 6th week birthday to Ryan yesterday. What a great day!! Ryan is moving upward. The doctors removed three of his IV’s and his central catheter line. He also has been removed…