He Lives!

Whitney had his surgery Tuesday. We got there at 6:30am and they took Whitney to do all his pre-op stuff. Kim and Julie went with us and that was a blessing. I had Sarah there so it was nice to have a couple extra set of hands. The surgery took 2 1/2 hours. The doctor told me it went textbook perfect and there were no complications. They just wanted to observe him for the next 6 hours. This pic is Whitney right after the surgery when they let me in to see him.This is Whitney 5 seconds later.
They moved him to an observation section of the hospital. When it was time for him to get up and move, he got dizzy and his blood presure. They noticed his leg where they went in was bleeding so they laid him back down and redressed the wound. We were able to leave an hour and 1/2 later. We got home about 7:30pm. It was a long day at the hospital. A friend had watched the boys for most of that time and then Shannon went and picked them for a couple of hours until we got home. They were such blessings on Tuesday. I didn't have to worry about the boys at all. I knew they were safe and having fun. In fact today, I took cookies over to Julliann to say Thank you and when we got there, Jared told me to leave. I think that tells you where he wants to spend his time. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Now is a good time to call Whit. He'll be home until Wednesday evening recouping. We love you all.

pretty princess

Here you go, Shannon. I told you I would get a pic of her blessing gown. I couldn't believe how beautiful it turned out. I guess I'll have to have more just so Nanny can make more gorgeous dresses. Here is my beautiful girl. She will be 10 weeks old on Sunday.
This is Dad and aunt Janece. We recorded them singing Papa's songs. They are songs that the kids and grandkids heard him sing before he passed away. Anyone wants copies I can send the file. Whitney goes in for his surgery on Tuesday. It should go smoothly but if you can include him in your prayers I would really appreciate it. We love you all and let us know how you're doing.

Finally!!

We took the kids the swimming again. Jared enjoyed the relaxation part. He looks content floating in the water. I've been hoping to go more often but it seems other stuff always comes up. Jacob really likes holding baby Sarah. I don't know that she enjoys it quite as much.
Happy Birthday Jared!! His birthday was the 13th of July. We had a small family party at the Lowe's. It was nice to just have family. Good thing he's too young to remember this when he is older because Jacob had 2 birthday parties this year and Jared only got one.
Sarah sure loves her Daddy. She smiles alot now. It seems we have found the current method of making her happy. I just hope it lasts awhile. I love seeing her smile.
We took Jared's 2 year picture and this one is my favorite. He looks less like a toddler and more a growing boy. I love to see the things they learn and watch them grow, but at the same time it makes me sad because I realize that someday they'll be all grown up.

As far as other updates, Whitney is finally going to have his surgery. He has what is called Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Basically he has extra charges in his heart that go off. SO they go in with a catheter and use a high radio frequency to blast the cells. it's an out patient procedure and one that the doctor says he could do without, but because he's going into the CHP, he needs to get it done. Once it is we just have to wait to hear back from the personel board that he is in.
Sarah was blessed on Sunday. My dad flew out for it. We were sad to not have the rest of our families there but it gets harder and harder to travel for anything but big events. We haven't yet taken pictures of Sarah in her dress, but that is on the agenda this week. Hope you all are doing well and we love you!