Let me thank all of the family and friends who came to our house. It was definitely crazy but a lot of fun too! Lilly and Dylan both walked away having a great time with friends and family and a wonderful night sleep! Paul set up the Barbecue in the garage and we grilled (even though it was 20 degrees outside), while the inside of the garage still smells like grill two weeks later.
It is amazing to look back on all of the wonderful things happened this year. Dylan is now able to be outside and I don't need to worry to much about him, besides getting his bike stuck in the mud. He actually helps out around the house and fixes whatever needs to be fixed with Paul. We finally got our letter and Dylan will be starting 4K in Bloomer this fall. Paul and I got him a Leapster 2 for his birthday and I can already tell the difference! He can now write his name, recognizes some numbers and letters and can add. He is ready and excited!
On April 1st 2009 Lillyann went in for her first open heart surgery. We spent that day huddled around playing cards in the waiting room.....waiting to hear about our little girl. Now two years later I can look back and not cry about the struggles she has faced, but the triumphs she as overcome and excelled in. Mostly she has beat every 24 month test they can throw at her. Even her speech is at a 30 month level (putting two or more words together) and her signs have reached at least 40. Thank you Signing Time! I promised to put some pictures up, sorry it has taken so long! We go in to have a consult with the GI surgeon tomorrow in Marshfield. I am a little nervous but we will keep an open mind!
Sweet Lillyann ~ We remember those days peeking in to see this sweet, tiny, little girl through the glass which divided our two worlds, yet united us in such a special way. A bond, friendship, knowing each and every milestone is a BIG deal. Knowing your growing, and excelling in your own way despite all you have gone through. You a a tough cookie! We love you, and will always remember your precious, tiny, little face that we could peek over and see you and your mom and dad. You have made us proud. If only we we closer to see you now. Caden would love to hang out. Happy Belated Birthday Lillyann. We love you. The Smith's.
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