2-18-12 big news!!!

Well, Ellie is going to be a big sister. We just found out that I am pregnant. We are soo excited for our new little one to arrive. Finding out you are pregnant after the events of the last pregnancy is scary. We are filled with soo many mixed emotions. We know there are possibilities that otherwise most people do not even fathom. I pray for the health and happiness of the new baby. I know this is all a part of his design...can't wait to begin loving on our new little one!

2-14-12 Happy Valentine's Day Ellie Mae

Sorry it has been soo long since I have updated the blog life has been busy...lol  I have a lot of updates so I will start from the beginning...

January 6, 2012 - Ellie's First Hair cut!!  She LOVED IT!!

January 14, 2012 - Ellie's first Birthday Party
We had Ellie's first birthday party at the hall in Grandma's Debbie's church in Ohio.  Talk about a party for a princess...OMG I don't think a toy store has as many toys as Ellie does now...lol

Ellie LOVED her birthday cake...

(video of her eating cake coming soon...)

January 24, 2012 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLIE MAE

I can not believe she is already 1 year old...where did this last year go!!

February 6, 2012
Ellie visited the Orthopedic surgeon to check out her knees and her hips to make sure everything is as it should be.  The Dr was amazed at how strong Ellie is.  She said that most babies that have down syndrome do not walk until they are almost 2 and she believes that Ellie will be walking within the next couple of months.  She also said that Ellie's hips look great and she has loosey goosey knees.  She said she is not worried though she will build the strength in her legs and it should not require her to have braces.  YEAH  Praise Jesus!!  She has to go back in a year to make sure there are no changes.

February 13, 2012 - Ellie pulled herself up to standing using the couch all by herself.

February 14, 2012 - Happy Valentine's Day Ellie Mae!!!

Ellie is growing and changing everyday.  She amazes us, her doctors, and her therapists.  We set goals for her to reach within a month and she reaches them within a month.  She is incredibly smart.  She is able to solve problems and communicate what she needs.  She is the most adorable baby (I'm a little bias)...lol

God has been good to us, the power of prayer is real.  Ellie has overcome many things in her short year.  I know we will be ok.  God's hand is on little Ellie Mae as well as the rest of the family.  He has put her in the care of amazing doctors and therapist that listen and are concerned about what's going on in Ellie's world.  They are on the little details.  Not to mention the prayers for her.  Through God ALL things are possible.  Heidi had a dream when Ellie was still in my belly.  She dreamed that Kenny was playing with Kaylee and Ellie outside and Ellie was running and playing with no signs of down syndrome.  I get goose bumps to think that God is at work already.  Look at how great Ellie is doing.  She is scoring right at the normal range for all children (typical and with disabilities) that is no accident.  God is good ALL THE TIME!!

Thank you for your continued prayers and love for our whole family.