An update to the "tubes" dilemma

After 11 documented ear infections, Sophia is scheduled to have tubes placed in her ears a week from today!! I am extremely nervous about the procedure but, we felt like we had no other choices. We consulted with a specialist and I was hoping to discuss different options to reduce her ear infections. However, after meeting with him we learned that our options were to either place tubes in her ears or do nothing and continue treating the reoccurring infections with anti-biotics. There was no real middle ground option. So...the surgery is scheduled. Above all, I hope the procedure is successful and that it brings Sophia relief, once and for all.

Christmas Tree!!!

This past Saturday we went to chop down our Christmas tree. I know we were a little late in the season; the selection of remaining trees at the farm solidified that fact. So, as opposed to choosing a tree that was marginal at best but looked like we tried, we decided to find an extremely ugly tree that would have otherwise been homeless for the holiday season. Here is a photo of how it turned out. Surprisingly, we love it! It has actually turned out to be our favorite tree yet.


Sophia thought it was a great time for a kissing break. Don't mind Dad, he is just trying to cut a tree down. :)

Family Fun!!!

The Christmas Spirit...

I received an email today with this wonderful video reminding me of the true meaning of Christmas. Sometimes we get so focused on traveling plans, coordinating family, planning meals, shopping, budgeting and decorating that we don't always take the time enjoy and embrace the real meaning of Christmas. I couldn't get the video to directly upload but if you have four minutes to spare during this busy season please click the link below and enjoy. :)

I cried all the way through it but, then again I am pregnant and HIGHLY emotional.

http://www.joytoeveryone.com/

Family Photos

If anyone is ever in or near St. George and wants family photos taken...you have to use Malea @ Tickled Pink Photography (see link below). We had our much needed family photos done by her, when we were there for Thanksgiving, and they turned out great!!!

Thank you Malea!!!

http://mytickledpinkphoto.com/

Back from Vacation

So...we have been complete slackers when it comes to updating our blog. After I returned from Boston on the Thursday before Thanksgiving, we were supposed to fly out to Las Vegas on that Saturday for a week in St. George. However, on Friday morning we learned that Sophia still had an ear infection and our plans had to change. So... instead of canceling our plans, we decided to drive! We left Dallas at about 5:00pm on Friday and arrived in St. George the following day at 12:30pm. We drove straight through the night. Aaron was a driving machine and Sophia was an absolute trooper! She slept through the night, waking only when we stopped for gas and bathroom breaks - then each time, as we got back out on the road, she went right back to sleep.

Our week was full of family, friends and sight seeing. Sophia had such a great time playing with her cousins. We had a fabulous trip and are grateful we had the opportunity to spend time with our family. Thanks for having us in your home Renee and David!