tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12779384840558391672024-03-13T14:08:21.176-05:00Currently Living Happily Ever AfterBrad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-39014735342952001902010-09-30T12:57:00.003-05:002010-09-30T13:04:26.285-05:00Lauren's One Year Photos<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJBi3nm-SIOic4BXbiStr-eq_bx8C3gBrHNPMYJ75XqvU91ujKCIKyczi3GQk7uzWbuMLwGKYs0HC1gYVReqbYmi25Rd4FtrigTXovPMZ4hpsQ_iyq9yaphcDeWds1JIKkSUzmL7fR58/s400/Lauren+1+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522767448271163570" />So really she is 13 1/2 months in these, but hey she looks the same as she did a month in a half ago. I made the tutu and the headband. Taking pictures of a child who can walk, and doesn't like to hold still is a little tricky. We took quite a few but these are just 3 of my favorites. Enjoy looking at her cuteness!<img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQwiF4IFSBMzYpVuIzzmNYNPOnMWtj7bduxRhgDSZRuBCP2A1QUiPQkJ-geIl7_fQnmOVbSLkbs53SwH1xG16B-d7pelztFyNPS7AWU1qr5V3vxYoheWiBrmbrKRtQ-iFY0WUILk0Ssk/s400/Lauren+1+12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522768154545254034" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtmgOzEs0wbb6390KRLqSSUHThvlWohp_32qqdb8xyJH1RtOMzom00mJKELXUnSwZL3odUsAA6jeBwLFkLP5xW4hwlzqFfyKWUnm3pgxHnRqZg5tG0HREtOxaGTI2Tj24F1pm-KZi4VA/s400/Lauren+1+8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522768580311944434" />Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-14448888298254453192010-09-25T09:50:00.003-05:002010-09-25T10:04:38.095-05:00Lost Tooth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1odrrpwpk1Hehws8dv-4mZxDluoMadw0arvSOsrG1QVoZWpPjYqhfuoyslydDzoWEsn-BW0cPK5Cx2TjpPiK35zopqhBhKQhoJowmEVt9S83nn9qHsizqay1fa466lNwMtfsx3tZl3s/s1600/DSCN1196.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1odrrpwpk1Hehws8dv-4mZxDluoMadw0arvSOsrG1QVoZWpPjYqhfuoyslydDzoWEsn-BW0cPK5Cx2TjpPiK35zopqhBhKQhoJowmEVt9S83nn9qHsizqay1fa466lNwMtfsx3tZl3s/s320/DSCN1196.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520864296782429506" /></a>Kenna lost her first tooth on Thursday. She is so excited. She pulled it out herself! As soon as it was inspected by Dad she ran to the mirror to "check it out". Then immediately called Grandma and Grandpa to tell them. <div>
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Bryn had an appointment the other day with the Dentist. She was very excited to go. They love Dad's office. She was a little confused at first when I told her we were going to the Dentist, she kept saying we are going to have Dad do it Mom. It was hard for her to understand that Brad has more than one role in life.<div>I thought she would be nervous as the last time we went to the Dentist she was. She was anything but scared. I guess since Brad looks in their mouths on almost a daily basis this made it no big deal. She now refers to him as Dr. Dad Murray (so cute). </div><div>Just as a side note: as I was waiting I noticed his diploma on the wall and framed. It made me smile. I had only seen it in a folder, it looks so much more impressive when it is matted and framed.</div>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-568601584275652202010-09-10T18:33:00.006-05:002010-09-10T18:50:47.420-05:00Bryn's 1t Day<div style="text-align: center;">
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</div><div>Incident number 1) At story time this morning with Bryn. 10:45 hits and Lauren is reading to nurse, so she comes over and tugs a little on my shirt. Now I understand that nursing in public may bother some so when we are out I use my Hooter Hider (yes that is what it is called). A stranger next to me asked how old my baby was. I replied she just turned one. I then received an ear-full from this woman on how if my "child" (a one year old is still a baby thank you) tugs on my shirt than she is too old to still nurse. I was shocked and found myself justifying to stranger as to why I am nursing (had heart surgery, a lot of environmental changes etc.). Left library angry at this woman and mad at myself for feeling like I had to justify my actions to her.</div><div>
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Today was Lauren's birthday. I think this had been thefastest, and the most stressful one of my life. In one year this little onehad beenthrough more than most. She has proven to be a tough and determined littlegirl. She is so quick to please and always has a smile.She loves purses, shoes, and jewelry. If it is round she tries to putit over her head like a necklace. She sure had been a fun addition. We are grateful for her, and for all the of the blessings that have come with her. Here is a little photo of her life. Starting with day one. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
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</div>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-22719993074796009002010-05-08T11:09:00.002-05:002010-05-08T11:15:15.992-05:00Post OP day 3We are still in the CICU (cardiac intensive care unit). She has all of the pacers and tubes out and is down to one I.V. site. Poor little peanut is not liking the morphine. It is causing it usual symptom, itching, constipation, and upset stomach. She didn't eat at all yesterday or today so far. Anything she does swallow comes up moments afterwords. They told us that she will limit her mobility herself, if it hurts she won't do it. I have not seen her hold so still for so long since she was a newborn. Because she has all of her pacers and extra I.V.'s out they are hoping to move her out of intensive care and to the main cardiac care unit. She is however doing well considering what she went through 2 days ago. Thanks for all of your prayers and help.Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-89928065827084092432010-05-07T11:20:00.003-05:002010-05-07T11:35:26.174-05:00Post OP. Day 2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIZz-2TZ1qU1uvINXvM4nAsarcC2Z9uKDSvJuT9yeNWHj15GVUy9Ka3Q1AjwJxGozolH5f35HmAHbHRZODgfUmamNxuyagDEzvyan2Ucio7j5oBO6P1AZxmoM0M3k8FYDjQWhMNpvDpM/s1600/lala+2.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468564663867510274" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIZz-2TZ1qU1uvINXvM4nAsarcC2Z9uKDSvJuT9yeNWHj15GVUy9Ka3Q1AjwJxGozolH5f35HmAHbHRZODgfUmamNxuyagDEzvyan2Ucio7j5oBO6P1AZxmoM0M3k8FYDjQWhMNpvDpM/s200/lala+2.bmp" border="0" /></a> As you can see she is doing much better. She got her chest tube out today and her Arterial line was removed as well. This has given her a bit more mobility so she is less anxious. She has opened her eyes a few times today, but only for a few minutes. They are still keeping her on the drugged side so she doesn't hurt herself. She has a few "normal" arrhythmia's that are typically seen after open heart surgery so they are monitoring those still. She is eating a little. We have just been putting a bottle in her mouth and she is drinking about 80-90 ml every three hours or so. I am pleased with her progress. Hopefully we will be able to hold her today.
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8nuae_6ePjPYw9qksF6yTqDdY9zSLzNm5uMjG6wE-LJCJxQy5LZCMuO83qZaH03IZiRi6p908q7hirvfiTCnno9GpO4CabQG5N3QIcAr2SdtcC1ypBEaZae_0M21btBehhAJ0hVrDxo/s1600/lala+1.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468564578939575890" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8nuae_6ePjPYw9qksF6yTqDdY9zSLzNm5uMjG6wE-LJCJxQy5LZCMuO83qZaH03IZiRi6p908q7hirvfiTCnno9GpO4CabQG5N3QIcAr2SdtcC1ypBEaZae_0M21btBehhAJ0hVrDxo/s200/lala+1.bmp" border="0" /></a> Kenna wanted to send her some flowers. I told her that I wasn't sure if they would let flowers on her unit. So she drew some flowers in a vase for her instead. The squares around the flowers is the table clothe I had to ask Kenna what they were and she answered in a tone implying I was an idiot, "it's the table clothe mom".
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<div></div></div></div>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-14116020728376843612010-05-06T13:10:00.002-05:002010-05-06T13:13:31.737-05:00SurgeryLauren's surgery went well. While closing the VSD they found she had a small ASD as well so they closed that hole too. She did very well. She has been out of surgery for 2 hours now. She is off the ventilator but still has some O2 by way of a nasal cannula. If all goes well she will have the chest tube out tomorrow. Thank you all for your prayers and help with the McKenna and Brynlee. We so very much appreciate it.Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-17752391628322427712010-04-30T22:38:00.005-05:002010-05-01T08:15:13.674-05:00Surgery DateWe have set Lauren's surgery date for May 6th. She will undergo an open heart procedure to fix her VSD. I will be spending the next few days stressing over everything that could be stressed about (sometimes ignorance is bliss). She will be in C.I.C.U for a few days and then in the hospital for a week. The doctors say that she will be back to her old self in about 4-6 weeks after the procedure.
p.s for those of you who are interested here is a you tube link to see the procedure. It is an actual procedure so if blood or anything medical makes you squeamish you should pass. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9crkTBuHbc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9crkTBuHbc</a>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-44208669874261278162010-04-30T22:29:00.003-05:002010-04-30T22:44:54.380-05:00PassSuch a wonderful word!! When you hear the word pass you may think of many different things. Some may think of a pass as something you would do with a football, soccer, or basketball. Depending on where you live you may think of a road with a 10% grade covered with snow and ice, no guardrail, and only 12 feet wide for two lanes of traffic. Pass may be something you would like to do when stuck behind a school bus. At our house it means Brad has PASSED his Dental Board Examinations and can now be a lisenced Dentist.Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-86894108035372410962010-04-30T22:08:00.008-05:002010-04-30T22:25:28.119-05:00Lauren 9 Months<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyrWnU9bn_wihy7kdI281pG9PtqSJg_UTHb0x4Kdg4OQeYJCrStQiK5asxtm6PG6bPVFV6IfbwkRJsczJ1qskrIPxnoPwr48-8-NvFHgIo7VN9o9tZ0LKkYqrqja5bwp4jmFHMRHAL-E/s1600/95bd586f-5f6f-46bd-979e-a5bfda5ab0a9w.jpg"></a>
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<div>Lauren is getting so big!! She is very mobile now she crawls, pulls up onto furniture, and moves along the furniture (although very wabley). She smiles easily, has a fabulous laugh, and is so fun to have. She says a few things, the usual, mom, dad, and up. Up in this case is Jump and she loves to jump. She will spend hours in the jumparoo jumping away. The new love of her life is Cheerios. She has a little friend at daycare named Brooklyn and they are two of the cutest little baldies ever. This week she just learned to clap and wave. She is one tough cookie! I went and got this photos taken of her today and they all turned out so cute. I really liked the ones with the blue flowers they really made those blue eyes pop. 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<div>Lately I feel like Brad and I need to wear Black and White shirts and have whistles around our necks. We are spending a lot of time refereeing fights between Kenna and Bryn. Most of the problem comes from Kenna wanting to boss Bryn, and Bryn not wanting to be bossed. They play well for a little while and then end up fighting. This is how they fell asleep the other day after an evening of fighting over couch territory.</div>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-31967255905625168512010-01-27T19:11:00.003-06:002010-01-27T19:40:02.702-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnjuvXr9XOKzDuJmVqcyt2rIUv_qOFNVawWtDLv-WlxJGAhgwCLEnj6vUa6IwgpO6F2LruVewnTiGlcGmwP2fIBOMfK0Zl5VYFCtU93PGHM0hsjUYcgeeTdxsVQWEkV2yX2GkfVXuKbpA/s1600-h/love+park+2010+031.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431592749308869186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnjuvXr9XOKzDuJmVqcyt2rIUv_qOFNVawWtDLv-WlxJGAhgwCLEnj6vUa6IwgpO6F2LruVewnTiGlcGmwP2fIBOMfK0Zl5VYFCtU93PGHM0hsjUYcgeeTdxsVQWEkV2yX2GkfVXuKbpA/s400/love+park+2010+031.jpg" /></a>
<ol><li>As my time in Philadelphia is growing to a close, (105 days at time of this post), I am finding myself a little torn. Part of me can hardly wait to get out of here and start the next phase of our lives as contributing members of society, receiving a paycheck rather than a quarterly interest statement. While the other part is a little sad to leave. I have learned a lot, met a ton of wonderful people that will be life long friends, and have enjoyed all that the east side of this wonderful country has to offer. This is my top 10 things learned in Philadelphia.</li><li></li></ol><ul><li>Speed limits are merely suggestions</li><li>Green means go and Yellow means GO FASTER</li><li>You have 5 solid seconds after a light turns red to still go through it.</li><li>Never for any reason park in the city.</li><li>No matter what you hear about Pat's or Gino's the best place to get a cheese steak is at Old City Pizzeria</li><li>Rita's Water Ice is the best thing ever on a nasty humid hot day.</li><li>WATER is said ouwader</li><li>A Broadway show at the Kimmel Center is every bit as good as a Broadway in NY</li><li>Lancaster has some the most beautiful countryside I have ever seen</li><li>All cities should be set up on a grid system with all streets running N,S, E, W. As this is not the case the team that put together the Garmin GPS is all going to Heaven.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-18435221613160602542010-01-24T15:17:00.002-06:002010-01-24T15:25:32.384-06:00Her Royal Highness<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5S_0rvOeFKWmtnxle3T00S9OY5fSut8Qgm4JlV_pd-cvJ761C5ZaEJbQmRIJJ4DwmxKC4VmVLWnxlplK8rC6MAk4hqWu_AFfJ4krp4e1qiWGzJCYgW_SJODbDVIplmTh0HDs67pGe20M/s1600-h/love+park+2010+006.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430418745403827794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5S_0rvOeFKWmtnxle3T00S9OY5fSut8Qgm4JlV_pd-cvJ761C5ZaEJbQmRIJJ4DwmxKC4VmVLWnxlplK8rC6MAk4hqWu_AFfJ4krp4e1qiWGzJCYgW_SJODbDVIplmTh0HDs67pGe20M/s400/love+park+2010+006.jpg" /></a>
<div>Kenna thought Lauren needed a crown. As Lauren is a needed child and demands a lot of attention we have nick named her "Her Royal Highness".</div>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-59797315582935851632009-12-28T21:24:00.012-06:002009-12-30T20:21:03.389-06:00<div><div><div>
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<div><div><div><div><div>This Christmas we decided to remain home in Philadelphia instead of spending it in Idaho with family. We did miss our family, however, we did not miss the following unexpected layovers due to weather, security screenings, over tired kids, jet lag, and all other unpleasantness that come from traveling over the holidays. We really enjoyed creating our own family traditions as this is the first time in our 9 year marriage that we have not been at parents houses. Here is what we did. Monday night we made a gingerbread house and watched Disney Prep and Landing. Tuesday we let the girls play in the snow and they had a fabulous time. Wednesday we made cookies. Thursday we had a special FHE and talked all about the birth of Jesus and what his birth and life meant for us.
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<div>We then let them open one gift (the ones Grama and Grampa Norby sent) they of course were pj's. They dressed in jammies and we went out to look at the wonderful light displays, a lot of neighborhoods have contests and nothing is spared. Kenna who was concerned about "no creatures stirring" wanted to hurry home and go to bed. Before we had left we had checked on line and saw that Santa was in England so she was sure he would be to NY soon and then on to PA. After lights we <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYEqvxKmM2UKvmNY0uxOywsqtTiXdgIX7sQuIuXbv8FPHzM0SeZYGgkjlq5rBCb2BskaLQl1e9gjd5ZC0ARAbth_U446xHC0yT3jw_NFdtyHiTjgFGhevmdL2CCVhc-JS8xHXdIsbBfTc/s1600-h/Christmas+2009+027.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420500284958533234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYEqvxKmM2UKvmNY0uxOywsqtTiXdgIX7sQuIuXbv8FPHzM0SeZYGgkjlq5rBCb2BskaLQl1e9gjd5ZC0ARAbth_U446xHC0yT3jw_NFdtyHiTjgFGhevmdL2CCVhc-JS8xHXdIsbBfTc/s200/Christmas+2009+027.jpg" /></a>had hot chocolate and doughnuts and the girls went to bed. </div>
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<div>I was expecting early risers but they slept in until 8:15.We lined the girls up at the top of the stairs on Christmas morning, and then got into place with the video camcorder and the camera. We gave them the go-ahead to come down the stairs. Kenna came barreling down the stairs and squealed with delight at what she saw for Christmas. No Brynlee. We called to her at the top of the stairs and she informed us that she was “scaried of San-tuh”; she thought that he was actually downstairs waiting for her and wasn’t interested at all in seeing him. We had to go up the stairs and carry her down. Once she did get downstairs she was excited. Santa actually showed up a few moments later (something the borough does here) When he walked in I thought for sure she would be right back upstairs and we would never get her back down. But I guess she was impressed with her tricycle and let him right in took him b<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWWOi9HXHy5p7jWVqgxKGQdnLQy0PrZV4Kg7TrSDfR4FlBgzeUc-f1coifAbmGZ2ayUwC7jx8t4Ru517HCQ43rf8gReBs8hIzs6vjyEg5-JCwgaeJw11IkKkuc5FEzC7C_5lnyp083ro/s1600-h/Christmas+2009+058.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421216740717763362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWWOi9HXHy5p7jWVqgxKGQdnLQy0PrZV4Kg7TrSDfR4FlBgzeUc-f1coifAbmGZ2ayUwC7jx8t4Ru517HCQ43rf8gReBs8hIzs6vjyEg5-JCwgaeJw11IkKkuc5FEzC7C_5lnyp083ro/s320/Christmas+2009+058.jpg" /></a>y the hand and led him to the couch for a photo. Both of the girls<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtG7DEsHeDjsOq1Qkx5lGT27XfuI1W_28yzNdb3Iq8td_KWmMvLw3_oLBv2mUYwvQw1N7Gw_0UjRHmPrScJECi-w_AigSTo0aCmscUkViCsEIQ3VfhqL0HV6bpt1ldsi3sSthwOrZEVP0/s1600-h/Christmas+2009+059.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421216869471062050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtG7DEsHeDjsOq1Qkx5lGT27XfuI1W_28yzNdb3Iq8td_KWmMvLw3_oLBv2mUYwvQw1N7Gw_0UjRHmPrScJECi-w_AigSTo0aCmscUkViCsEIQ3VfhqL0HV6bpt1ldsi3sSthwOrZEVP0/s320/Christmas+2009+059.jpg" /></a> had a good time and have enjoyed playing and riding on the things that they got. Lauren just took it all in with wonder. The tree lights were intriguing and the crackle of t<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3b1Py3d_BoSzYkHb4DoSGgQFJS-pz877azwlR0kDEuio5oTItb7dEtlblc1tiJQQ6-Aqm-I66m7RIpWNtGGjlPiyP718rWu1rpXxz5gv_DotUFMvaMhQrOwQShINq3ws2KF2IkD26-E/s1600-h/Christmas+2009+052.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421218057920157970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3b1Py3d_BoSzYkHb4DoSGgQFJS-pz877azwlR0kDEuio5oTItb7dEtlblc1tiJQQ6-Aqm-I66m7RIpWNtGGjlPiyP718rWu1rpXxz5gv_DotUFMvaMhQrOwQShINq3ws2KF2IkD26-E/s320/Christmas+2009+052.jpg" /></a>he wrapping paper was magnificent. I really liked this picture of her checking out her toy. She has such a cute little profile. </div><div>P.S. The dog in some of the photos is not a Christmas present. It is just Gracie who we are watching for some friends who are out of town.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-5664054991501887452009-12-28T21:02:00.007-06:002009-12-28T21:23:12.901-06:00How to make a gingerbread house<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipURsD60gh9aqNbbb4HUY7jjbWDrxy6vFfJrB1DP6Y9GvCnd9SEw-Pu0zXVMRA9IsrWuNYRHT7EyWNAPBDD0sNldhIUpQeGoHrzzRcU2qia4rSS-r62kKBZ9ine8SmO1qwR9u-DWeA8x8/s1600-h/moms+birthday+and+gingerbread+house+045.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420489268992073954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipURsD60gh9aqNbbb4HUY7jjbWDrxy6vFfJrB1DP6Y9GvCnd9SEw-Pu0zXVMRA9IsrWuNYRHT7EyWNAPBDD0sNldhIUpQeGoHrzzRcU2qia4rSS-r62kKBZ9ine8SmO1qwR9u-DWeA8x8/s320/moms+birthday+and+gingerbread+house+045.jpg" /></a>
Step 1) Ice the base <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipURsD60gh9aqNbbb4HUY7jjbWDrxy6vFfJrB1DP6Y9GvCnd9SEw-Pu0zXVMRA9IsrWuNYRHT7EyWNAPBDD0sNldhIUpQeGoHrzzRcU2qia4rSS-r62kKBZ9ine8SmO1qwR9u-DWeA8x8/s1600-h/moms+birthday+and+gingerbread+house+045.jpg"></a>
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Step 2) Place gingerbread house walls on base
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Step 3) Attach roof (or if you are Bryn start eating icing)
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Step 4) Wait ever so patiently while dad who is a perfectionist ices the house.
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We Also blessed Lauren. It is much easier and cheaper for five to go to Idaho than for 30 people to fly to Pennsylvania.
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<div>I took the girls to get some pictures taken today. Lauren hit her 2 month mark, and I hadn't had Kenna or Bryn's pictures done professionally for over a year. I was nervous about taking all 3 by myself but it turned out really well. Bryn was uncharacteristically good about following her instructions, Kenna was a great helper, and Lauren graced us with waking up so we could get some shots with her eyes open. My mom got them these adorable matching leopard print dresses and pink sweaters. I have decided that the best part of having girls is dressing them, and it gets even better when they can match. 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HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388172239763793170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZIvKrSPl215_xUQduhn0UtxsYqUdjycRpkKyRMEHyg3hfG8fBFH29KV10KrB-d5YU907jTD_sWvMj8dpqzDnslhmE2odYWxzvHaG6nF61gr6OxoPsRcqWt7Y1FwyUiuambfrfE4dxtc/s320/50cdf113-1537-46b2-a014-88035c5c787ew.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcAdjThfv5ZCIOGZcFs6593xo-P2HNOGvzDpKFTxiSgJX6xqLx52YEbM5kKfE8QgzpWoMatxrPZoVa_3j4Wri5NrY-aVOyFvVQQrdsUwgeCpn1IjSPQekCUqyDSwu80BwCIuudX2Iuu0/s1600-h/4cb5b7b6-887a-4812-8b4e-b86639bfc566w.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 312px; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388171602477581122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcAdjThfv5ZCIOGZcFs6593xo-P2HNOGvzDpKFTxiSgJX6xqLx52YEbM5kKfE8QgzpWoMatxrPZoVa_3j4Wri5NrY-aVOyFvVQQrdsUwgeCpn1IjSPQekCUqyDSwu80BwCIuudX2Iuu0/s320/4cb5b7b6-887a-4812-8b4e-b86639bfc566w.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_MV4hZHEWbPpufn3pjSkx4vDUIillK03ZCQK9yiQPPwP7_T1p8ynLZgNFAAgqNTu8R1llHFBi1B-Su_RTOM398FYZ1zXyPRS42aK9e2Nc6vpbem0me_-fJcboT2tqxIQwceePszYTi0/s1600-h/0ee4cb65-0b7e-4675-a6b3-a61463f44c43w.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 250px; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388171924861232162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_MV4hZHEWbPpufn3pjSkx4vDUIillK03ZCQK9yiQPPwP7_T1p8ynLZgNFAAgqNTu8R1llHFBi1B-Su_RTOM398FYZ1zXyPRS42aK9e2Nc6vpbem0me_-fJcboT2tqxIQwceePszYTi0/s320/0ee4cb65-0b7e-4675-a6b3-a61463f44c43w.jpg" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-80117886792116880012009-09-19T11:28:00.004-05:002009-09-19T14:12:10.791-05:00anyone see the resemblance<div><a href="http://www.seaserpentproductions.com/images/MedusaGreekMythology_Design.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.seaserpentproductions.com/images/MedusaGreekMythology_Design.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtn1g1O156KdD00WoRz7RKhaWN6Om50ufYZBCSChY2VXvMlCefPr8uOp4v3BmA_zQ-Evn6FKxsWH0-PtiEJwo0O5fRhqtzNWLBsEQe4dpQDEziw_O33XW_3ZyZoDgkMYPB_uZ2YIe3Ak/s1600-h/bryn+as+medusa+003.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383254281373025010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtn1g1O156KdD00WoRz7RKhaWN6Om50ufYZBCSChY2VXvMlCefPr8uOp4v3BmA_zQ-Evn6FKxsWH0-PtiEJwo0O5fRhqtzNWLBsEQe4dpQDEziw_O33XW_3ZyZoDgkMYPB_uZ2YIe3Ak/s320/bryn+as+medusa+003.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtn1g1O156KdD00WoRz7RKhaWN6Om50ufYZBCSChY2VXvMlCefPr8uOp4v3BmA_zQ-Evn6FKxsWH0-PtiEJwo0O5fRhqtzNWLBsEQe4dpQDEziw_O33XW_3ZyZoDgkMYPB_uZ2YIe3Ak/s1600-h/bryn+as+medusa+003.jpg"></a></div><div></div><div>In Greek Mythology, Medusa was a gorgon, a female monster; gazing directly upon her would turn onlookers to stone. At the Murray house Bryn is an adorable monster; gazing directly upon her turns her onlookers to mush. Even if she has just done something "wrong". Medusa is said to have 2 sisters as does Bryn. The parallels here are outstanding. We will just have to teach Bryn to watch out for her form of Perseus. Although Bryn would look very cute on a goddesses shield.</div>Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-68734562040886169462009-09-19T10:33:00.002-05:002009-09-19T11:27:12.962-05:00Another Visit with the Cardiologist<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2_2Fny8D8Yr80RRMTjMLl5VJHpuTUuPMDtcfyZ0g0XCz8CrAJ7ITkkhyphenhyphen2kXYBmR8baH1wOX24xu0B3TNWyTiUTkidIGWlmVBz7eiP0qPl9Ehw0-WfQalw3mw7DuotvgqaX43BSCmTKU/s1600-h/jumpers+9-14-09+022.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383202604401118434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2_2Fny8D8Yr80RRMTjMLl5VJHpuTUuPMDtcfyZ0g0XCz8CrAJ7ITkkhyphenhyphen2kXYBmR8baH1wOX24xu0B3TNWyTiUTkidIGWlmVBz7eiP0qPl9Ehw0-WfQalw3mw7DuotvgqaX43BSCmTKU/s320/jumpers+9-14-09+022.jpg" /></a> We had another appointment with our pediatric cardiologist today. It was a much less emotional visit than we had last time, mostly because he didn't use words like: surgery, cut her open, crack open her ribcage, scar, or complications. Instead, this time there was a lot more optimism. We are still by no means out of the woods yet, but at least we have something to hope for. Since she has been on the diuretic to relieve her pulmonary edema, we haven't had to deal with the constant reminder of her coughing and difficulty breathing. Nevertheless, it's always something as her parents that we have had in the back of our minds. She had gained weight, and although she is still hugging the lower end of the growth curves, at least she is making gains.
The doctor examined her and listened to her heart for several minutes. Then the doctor said, "Okay, well please make an appointment to come back and see us in two months". We kind of just looked at him confused, after all we were bracing for him saying that we needed to make surgery plans. We asked if she was doing better. He said that she seems to be doing well, gaining weight, and it would be something we would continue to monitor. We asked him what the chances are of this thing resolving itself without surgery. He said that according to the literature, and with her progress, there was about a 40% chance that it would resolve, or at least resolve to the point of not needing to do surgery.
We just wanted to thank everyone for your concern and prayers. Although we know that this chapter is far from over, we have felt the influence of loving friends, family, and the Spirit of Our Father in Heaven.Brad, Adrienne, McKenna, Bryn, and Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633409114450697470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277938484055839167.post-90858682168574463542009-09-15T13:04:00.005-05:002009-09-19T10:33:30.637-05:00<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381757051956393778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAq3mgBSUYeB5HPRfZADZ73d1q0O0WVg-YyHH8jlgxGCXoEt_qJqAcV2XCJ2mo9fEiLIvKssSp4V0U0gGiweiUTkVsQ3m3LMbzvslu_ea95Yr2szf4T415QJ7uv4LXFOPscXAMtQ4siwg/s320/art+museum+022.jpg" />
Just because I feel like I have been repeating myself a lot lately here is the deal with her heart (up to this point we go to the cardiologist again on Friday). She has a moderate to large hole in her heart between her two ventricles. This condition is called a VSD (ventricular septal defect). This following link explains it quite well and has a nice little illustration. Hers being moderate to large, it may not close on its own, but that is what we are going to find out more about on Friday. She has been on a diuretic for the past 2 1/2 weeks because she was in heart failure (just meaning that her heart wasnt doing what it was supposed to) and had some pulmonary edema (water around the lungs). I anticipate that they will start her on some digoxin (a heart medicine) this Friday. Due to the diuretics, she has had a slow weight gain. This is normal with the medicine, as well as the condition. She was 6 lbs 5.5 oz at birth at her 4 week check up she was only 6lbs 8 oz, she is now finally 6lbs 13oz so we are slowly making progress. <a href="https://www.google.com/health/ref/Ventricular+septal+defect">https://www.google.com/health/ref/Ventricular+septal+defect</a>
Other than this, she is a normal happy 5-week old. She is starting to smile a little and is trying to hold her head up. She loves to snuggle. This works out great as we love to snuggle her. My mom went home today and so far, so good. Nothing horrible has happened, other than my house looks like a war zone as I have been to busy with McKenna's school, Bryn, and a new baby to do much cleaning.
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