Saturday, October 31, 2009

Pumpkin Patch






Yesterday we took our 13 pound bundle of energy to the pumpkin patch and got some great pictures which I had to share with you all. I have been reminded lately (I think it is the time of year which takes me back) of how far God has brought Ella and our family.

Aaron had to get a new cell phone, because Ella chewed on his old one and it died, and he sent me some pictures to save that he had taken the first two days Ella was in the NICU. She was so tiny and sick and now she is crawling all over the house getting into everything she can get her hands on...thank you God for bringing us this far.

I have also been thinking about my time in the hospital after she was born because I will be there again in a couple of weeks with little brother, and I have been thinking about how different the experience will be for everyone. Having two kids in the house is going to be lots of work, but having healthy children is priceless. My doctor has been bragging on me because I am following all of her recommendations and don't complain when I have to see her twice a week. I told her I would rather see her every day than spend 5 months in the NICU beside my child's bed.

Thank you Jesus for a healthy family.

Friday, October 9, 2009

12 Pounds 8 ounces





Well, I am finally posting Ella's birthday pictures as promised, sorry it has taken so long to post them. We had a birthday party for her and Aaron, who turned 30 the day after Ella turned 1 and everyone celebrated the bday peeps. Our big girl is now 12 pounds 8 ounces and continueing to thrive, she is now crawling (well sometimes scooting, but getting around very well) and sitting by herself. Needless to say she is now a hand full, quite a personality. (but we knew that before she turned one).

Next month Ella will be getting a little brother, and I am sure he will probably be her little-big brother. I have no doubt that she will remind him that she is boss (since day one she has been a fighter), even though he will be bigger than her. Because of what we learned in the NICU with Ella, I am taking it much easier with this preganancy and also have taken medicine to help control my blood pressure and such. Our little man, Aaron Craig Jeson II will be born in November and at times we will probably be asked if we have twins... because at Ella's size AJ (what we will call him) will undoubtedly outweigh her within a couple of weeks. Keep our family in your prayers we will soon suffer from sleep deprivation : )