Guess Who Got Hold of the Camera?

Introducing the Fall 2009 Collection of a new contempary artist. He's young. He's abstract. He's Ja-COBY. WHIT-TAY!

Happy Birthday Jacob!!

Today my Jacob is 2!!! Happy Birthday To You... Happy Birthday to You!!

We are thrilled to celebrate this day. It's been an crazy couple of years but I look back and see how many smiles Jake has brought to our family. I see how much joy there is in just the small things with him around. I look forward with so much hope in what God has for him.

Jake's grandparents and close family members came over yesterday for a little party. Since we're just a couple of weeks out from heart surgery I didn't want to over do it.

So here's the official Jacob 2nd birthday party post. Let's party through the pictures.

First, there's the two adorable cakes my mom made.

Then, there was food and presents. Jake was so tired that we kinda rushed through everything to get him down for his nap.

Here's part of the party group. It was like a Michigan reunion.

And look, who's that?? Oh wait, it's the proud parents posing with the birthday boy!
Jacob, your mom and dad love you so much! Just the way you are!

"This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

We Went To The Doctor Today.

Jake had a two week post-op check up today.

Long story short....everything looks really good. We go back in a month to make sure things stay the same. A good report in November means we won't see another heart doctor till next Summer.

Tomorrow... we PARTY!!! Just wait till you see the adorable cake my mom made.

Oh my...Jake is 2!! It may be a sleepless night as I try to wrap my mind around that!!

Sweet dreams!!

Back Among the Living

Sorry everyone.

I am just now coming out of my hospital experience fog. I didn't realize how exhausted I was until my mom made me sleep. During the day. Hours at a time. Seriously I have been in love with my bed for five days. Today I woke and thought... hmmm... maybe I should make my bed today.

My parents are staying with us this week. They are simply the best. Let's just say I'm well loved.

As for Jake, take a look, he's doing great.
That's a pillow he's holding. One he got while in the hospital. It's homemade and priceless.

The whole stitch episode threw us for a loop but my trooper hasn't skipped a beat. The incision looks fine, it's not sore and doesn't bother him so ... there ya go. We'll just keep watching it.

He goes to his heart doctor here on Friday for a two week post op. Please pray all goes well.

Also... send your prayers up for another couple we know. I'm not posting their name because I haven't asked their permission. God knows who they are. Their little girl is having heart surgery on Friday. She's just a tiny sweet little thing.

That's it for the White House. We are getting ready for a big weekend. JAKE TURNS TWO!!

You Gotta Be Kidding Me!!!!!!!

We spent Thursday night at the Vanderbilt Children's ER. Jake's heart is fine but we had a little issue getting his chest tube stitch out.

It's just one stitch. One little stitch a little above his belly button. We took him to the pediatrician for her to cut it but when she did, she didn't get the knot and that little booger slipped out of sight.

Let me say this. She felt horrible about it and it was a little deep plus add it was a moving target with Jakey crying and his belly moving up and down. It just happened.

The Doc sent us the ER and after a 3-4 hour stay they decided it was best to leave it in and see what happens.

I know... can you believe it? Heart surgery goes fine and we can't get a stitch out? So I was a whole lot frustrated last night. I wanted to move to Michigan. ( on top of it all I had a migraine) We did call the doctors in Michigan and they agreed to leave it in and see what happens.

So this morning I have a little better attitude. God's has got it like always. So I might as well chill.

Jake is fine with it. It doesn't hurt or bother him so... there ya go.

Once again I'm asking you to pray that it doesn't get infected and the little stitch makes it way out. Oh my... can you believe this? A stitch!! You Gotta Be Kidding Me!!!

Home Sweet Home

The title says it all.

My goodness it feels so good. A huge thank you to our good friends the Camfields.

They picked us up at the airport and even cooked us dinner. I think I'll hang on to them for a while. You can't find friends any better then that.

Jake flew like a champ. He is so amazing. We call him trooper now.

The airline lost my bag. But they picked a good time because I simply didn't care.

This past week has been... well... I just don't think I have the words. So once again let me say these two little words. Thank You. We mean it from the bottom of hearts.

So before I start rambling and my writing gets any choppier I'll call it a night in my own house, with my own child, whose heart beats just as it should. Ahhh...

South Bound

Hey blog readers...we are headed back to the great state of Tennessee today! We're excited to go home but we wanted to make sure we left the great white north (it is cold today..as in 38) with a snapshot of color. Check out Jakey...a Volunteer at heart, but a Wolverine for a week. I guess there will always be a little Michigan in all of us after this trip.

Thanks for all of the prayers and well wishes.

Next Stop...Nashville, TN!!!