EKG and Echocardiogram

Today Wyatt went in for an EKG and Echocardiogram.  Like the MRI, he had to be sedated.  The procedure took a while and went well.  We were so relieved that despite all of the other health challenges our little champ is dealing with, his heart looks perfectly normal.  What a blessing!!!  Wyatt sort of babbled in Ashley’s arms while the medicine took effect.  He was just happy and cute as he drifted off.  When we decided on Wyatt’s name it was just because we liked it.  We had no knowledge of any health challenges prior to his birth.  A few months after his birth I found out that the name Wyatt actually means “brave warrior.”  How fitting as our little guy has been every bit a brave warrior in all that he has had to deal with in his short life.

Happy Anniversary

 

Four years ago today my life was changed forever.  I am so grateful for you Ashley.  We have been through a lot in only four years and I cannot imagine doing it without you.  I am so grateful for all that we have shared.  I am grateful that you have stayed by my side.  I am grateful for your compassion, your friendship and your support.  I am grateful for your love.  You have been an amazing Mother to all four of our children.  You are constantly putting the needs and desires of others before yourself.  I am inspired and in awe of all you do.  I love you so much for all that you are.  You truly are my best friend.  Thank you for loving me and being by my side.  I intend to stand with you forever both in good times and bad.  There is no one I would rather spend eternity with.  Thank you for being my incredible wife.

Safe Kids Fair 2014

 

We love to go to the Safe Kids Fair each year.  It is free, it lets kids run around inside during the winter, we learn a lot, and we even win prizes or get free things.  Treven and Ady served as photographers and unfortunately did not think to take any pictures of themselves.  We had a fun time and won prizes and learned.  They had fun things for all of the different ages.  The kids even won some fun activities and some karate lessons.  It was great to get out of the house.

Our New Pianist

Since the beginning of the year, Ady has been taking piano lessons.  As the picture shows, she takes this quite seriously.  She decided that she was no longer all that in to dance and wanted to try something else.  When we suggested learning the piano she got very excited.  She has a great teacher in our ward and really enjoys it.  I am amazed at how quickly she is learning it.  She has already learned to play a couple of songs and knows her keys quite well.  We are so excited that she loves to explore new talents.

I Can Sit Up By Myself!

 

 

Our little Wyatt is getting so big.  He is sitting up all on his own.  He is a strong little guy who cries and fusses very little.  We can’t get enough of his smiles and his laughs. 

Slave Labor?

 

Our little Jonah loves to be a big helper.  He wants to help with every household chore from dishes to vacuuming, to wiping walls.  He often uses the words “I TRY!” to get us the message that he wants to help.  So this begs the question: are we committing acts that violate laws against child labor?  Has our home become a sweat shop?  Do we have a CinderJonah?  Judging by the copious amounts of toys that we constantly kill ourselves on and the fact that he is very comfortable using the DVD player by himself (something we are not so comfortable with), I feel confident in saying “no.”  Nevertheless he is an extremely sweet and helpful two year old boy.

Wy Guy MRI

    

Today Wyatt went in for an MRI.  This has been a planned procedure that was considered too risky before 6 months of age.  It is not quite the 6 month birthday present that we hoped to give our little guy, but hopefully it will console him to know that no one else has had such an expensive birthday present.  :)  We want to do everything medically necessary to help our little guy.  He handled it like a champ.  They sedated him and he was in the tube for over an hour while Ashley and I paced back and forth.  We now have a diagnosis, and naturally many more questions and concerns.  Wyatt will still require many, many more MRI scans throughout his life, as well as many other medical procedures.  We love this little guy and pray for each one of our children daily.  We are thankful for the many blessings we have received through prayers offered on our behalf.  We have already seen the Lord’s hand so much in his life.  Despite our worries, we will trust in the Lord as we do our best to care for His special little boy.   

Nerf Commando

 

Jonah is at a funny little age.  He has found one of Treven’s motorized Nerf guns and cannot leave it alone.  He then found an old batter’s helmet and all by himself has become some sort of Nerf soldier.  The first time we saw this, Jonah came out of his room first thing in the morning in his “tactical gear.”  He now does it almost daily.  It is really cute and funny.  

All Smiles

   

 

Our little Wyatt is all smiles.  He is such a smiley, cuddly, sweet little guy.  He will often put his cheek up against yours when you hold him.  He rarely cries unless he is hungry is just such a mellow guy.  Wyatt has been such a blessing to our family and has brought a greater level of peace and goodness to our family.  He loves his big brothers and sister and constantly watches everything they are doing.  Wyatt has some very concerning health problems that we do not fully understand and are not fully diagnosed at this point.  In the first couple months of life he has seen just about every specialist that ends in with “ist” (literally) and a few other doctors as well.  He will undergo an MRI in the next little bit.  Despite this, he seems to be meeting or exceeding all of the normal baby milestones and has come with this happy disposition.  We do not know what the future holds for our little guy, but we are so grateful that we have been blessed to have this choice spirit enter our lives.  We never get tired of those little smiles.