Reflection

With Brynlee's Birthday this month, I can't stop reflecting upon the last 5 years and the way in which our lives have changed by the words "Williams Syndrome". When you find out you're pregnant and even when they're placed in your arms for the first time, you have so many dreams and aspirations for your children. I think that one of the hardest parts of life with Williams is the everyday realization that Heavenly Father has a different plan for her.

But with so many of the challenges come the blessings. She has taught us a new meaning for the word "patience", as well and kindness. It's not always easy to celebrate life's small accomplishments, but when she first started walking at 18 months, counted to 20, or knew the date of her own birthday, I was so proud of her. Everyday I see changes and growth in her, and everyday of life with Brynlee is a celebration.

We have done, gone and accomplished many things both as a family and individually. We haven't done everything we would have liked, but our memories are endless. It's been a wonderful 5 years. Not always easy, but nonetheless wonderful. Now I have new dreams and aspirations for her, which is more self-fulfilling, becuse I also know they are His dreams for her. She is my sunshine.

Happy Birthday Brynlee!!

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Season comes to an end!!!

Wahoo!!! Yes, the basketball season has come to an end. I have waited four months for this, but in the end, it is kinda sad. They had a great year and alot of fun. It will be nice to have my husband back but I also realize that he is sad to have basketball over. He really enjoys being with the boys as well as the other coaches. Thanks Coach Jeffs for everything this season!

Brynlee has had bilateral ear infections and I thought Augmentin for 10 days would cut it, but she's coughing and has a runny nose again. Sigh. I'll ride it for a few days and see what happens. She also lost another tooth. It makes me nervous that she's already loosing teeth. Any of you other moms go through this??

We're going through an interesting transition at our house from babies to girls. We have no baby paraphenelia and it's nice but definately different. No crib, high chair, bottles, or even diapers. I see Haivyn passing Brynlee in some areas and pulling her along in others. They really are great buddines, I hope it continues.

I quit running for about 2 months and really can't get into it again. My treadmill died and that has made it even harder. I hate, let me repeat hate, running in the cold. Runny nose, tingly legs, burning lungs, need I continue? Anyone have any suggestiong? I plan on buying a new treadmill but we just had to buy a new T.V. and computer, so that puts my plans on the back burner for a bit. I'm trying to be positive, and give it a good effort. Now that Cole doesn't have basketball we're hoping to really hit the bikes hard. I love that we have something we can do together. The girls love the trailer so that makes it fun too. I have some pictures of what we've been up to but I'm at work, so hopefully soon! Until next time,....