Heart Baby

My blueberry was born with two  tiny holes in his precious heart.  His little heart murmur was very faint, but there.  When he had his first round of test he was one month old. He was such a good newborn for his test. He was calm and still.

Today was E's six month follow up with his cardiologist.  At seven months he was quite the good baby again for his round of test.

We received the news that a new parent prays for: that her baby is healthy.  That her baby's heart has grown strong and healed.

E was in great capable hands at the children's hospital.  I am blessed that he is well today with the light of autumn shining in his eyes.   My heart goes out to all the families and their children at the hospital faced with challenges ahead. That they too may walk away from the hospital with their babe healthy and happy in their embrace someday soon.





Blueberry Apple Baby

My little guy had his first stay over at his Auntie L's house.  While I was out of town for a few vacation days, our blueberry was on an adventure with his auntie. She did an amazing job with E. Every picture we received while we were away was filled with sunshine smiles---on E's face and on his auntie's. As a special treat she took E and his cousin O to their first apple orchard.  They even went on a hay ride.

My aunt was fundamental to my development as a child.  She exposed me to art, gardens, music, and different life philosophies.  I loved every summer minute I spent on special trips to my aunt's home. I hope my E and his aunt grow the same happy memories together.

And on a side note....I now know how hard it must have been for my mother to send me off for a visit with a relative. Your heart aches when your baby is away from your embrace. And your heart overflows with joy the very moment that they return.

Swing Baby Swing

Oh, the simple joy of a good swing.  Daddy put the swing up for our little blueberry ( a gift from Baba). It was difficult to choose one picture that captured the happiness of my baby as he took his first swing in our cottege's quaint front yard. He was just full of sunshine in all the pictures. 

Fair Baby

My fair baby. He was an excellent fair baby. The best. He smiled at the rabbits. Surveyed the cornucopia of fowl. Met a beautiful hay eating horse named Maximus. Showed his Baba and Mama which quilts he preferred. Casually enjoyed the fine art building with the occasional yawn.  Several grey haired people stopped him to say hello.  Ate his lunch and his snack at the Rotary dining hall.  Put up with over 90 degree weather and a bright brilliant sun. I do believe he loved every new minute. And so did I.