I think I'm done with 2009!

First of all, Oakland is doing great! She's eating good, she's growing and becoming more alert everyday. It's fun to watch the difference in her and Morgan. Three months doesn't seem that much of a difference, but in babies it's huge! Morgan seems so big and mature!! I love having them both here, so we can have fun girl's time.

Cali got put in the hospital on Sunday for a blood clot. She had been walking like she was sore for a few days before that, but we all thought (including her) that she had done too much, and as the pain worsened, she thought she maybe pulled a muscle. The clot goes from mid thigh up past her groin. She'll be fine. The hardest part for her is being away from her newborn and laying around in a boring hospital for a week.

Alex. Took him to the orthopedist this past week. They are pleased with how things look so far, but are very worried about long term. His right leg will probably be a little shorter than the left so he'll always have a limp, and there is still the concern about the loss of blood flow for 3 months. He finally went back to school last Thursday and Friday, and this week until today. He has had the beginnings of a cold sore (I think??) on his lip and this morning when he woke up his whole upper lip is swollen and red. Whatever it is, I think it's infected. Poor kid. It just keeps coming, and coming, and coming. Good thing he's a tough cookie.

I'm tired. I worry about everyone, and just want to sit wrapped in a blanket with all of them and make sure they're all ok. Even Mike; he is SUCH a worry wart that I'm concerned with his psyche! I am so glad to know that we have a loving Heavenly Father that I can kneel down to and give my worries to him, cry to him, thank him. He has been hearing from me a lot lately, but the best part is I know He always listens. Cali and Alex have both had priesthood blessings, so I know they are being taken care of, but the mommy in me wants more control over the issue. Maybe that's the german in me! (Give me control!!)

Next week is Christmas, and the good thing about all this drama, is I have stayed out of stores this season, and have missed all the hubub. I have enjoyed looking at my decorations, and thinking back on Christmas pasts, and I can't wait until this Christmas to have the whole family together, and just relax. Take some time to do that. It's fun! Merry Christmas to everyone.

Grandchild # 3!!

Yesterday morning our new granddaughter came into our lives! Oakland is 8 lbs. and 19 1/2 " long... yes, she's big! Not as long as her older brother was, but weighs as much. She has at least 3 chins!! What can I say, she's adorable. I'll let her parents be the first to put her pictures up, but don't worry.... I'll be posting plenty real soon! Mom and baby are doing really well! Thanks for all your prayers on their behalf.