Momma's Helper!

With all that has been going on in our world, probably no one has had it more difficult than little Mia... She has never been away from her Momma for this long a period of time, and she misses her horribly. (As does Daddy...) But true to style, she always finds a way to bring sunshine into our lives! This morning when I woke up I found Grandma and Mia doing laundry. That's right, Mia decided she was going to help Mommy around the house! Tell me that isn't the sweetest thing you've heard? We're so blessed to have two new babies coming into our lives, but we're both in agreement that Mia will always hold an incredibly special place in our heart... She was our first baby and we are so deeply in love with her that it's hard to fathom loving any other creature half as much. I know we will, but I just don't see how! Time to learn...

Siblings?!?!

Today Momma was doing well enough that she was moved from the ICU to the OB ward, where all new Mom's belong! Not only did Mommy finally get to meet her new babies, but big sister Mia got to visit with Momma!!!!! Let me tell you, after five days apart, that was a very big event for both Momma & Mia... The best part was that Mia immediately saw the pictures of Brandon & Aubrey and began inspecting the photos! It was so adorable... She can't wait to meet them herself! So much love...

Mia is Officially a Big Sister!!

It's official, at 8:28 am this morning Mia became a big sister to baby brother Brandon Christopher, weighing 3 lbs. 12 oz. & baby sister Aubrey Paige, weighing 3 lbs. 9 oz. Both of Mia's siblings are doing fantastic! For being born at only 31 weeks, they are both breathing on their own, controlling their own body temp and are absolultey perfect in every way... Mom had a bit of a tough weekend, to say the least. She is recovering well and we're hoping to have her home soon! Welcome to the family Brandon & Aubrey, we love you!!

Special thanks to Dr. Karrie Francois, Stacy's OB, who did an amazing job with the procedure. Also, you'll notice the Ohio State scrubs on the other doctor. It was at that moment that I knew everything was going to be ok...

Big Girl Potty!

Mia has been regressing a bit lately and having occasional accidents, after we thought we had her totally potty trained... We're hoping that the arrival of Brandon & Aubrey won't make her regress even further. Today Mia went all on her own, without even letting Mommy or Daddy know what she was doing! I thought this was the cutest picture. She's damn near falling in...

Snow Day!

Yes, it's that pathetic time of year again when Arizonans truck in snow, dump it in the parking lot, bust out their mittens, and endure the harsh 70 degree weather to pretend we live in a miserable climate! If this picture were panned out you'd see a bunch of Mom's kibitzing in flip flops and skirts while the kids pretend they live in the Midwest... Poor children, they'll just have to keep dreaming and hope for a better life someday!

Big Sister Sascha!!

Mommy snapped this photo when Sascha came over from her class room to visit her little sister Mia in her class... They are so cute and sweet together! Note Sascha's beautiful dress in honor of the Chinese New Year! What beauty...

School Surprise!

On Wednesday Mommy & Daddy surprised Mia and made a guest appearance at her school. Each week they choose a different topic to teach the kids about. Usually it's a Jewish theme, as it's a school at the local Temple. However, in honor of Mia's heritage, they allowed Mommy to read a book called 'My First Chinese New Year' to the class, and then we passed out pastries from a local Asian bakery. The kids all had a blast, and of course they loved the surprise dessert! Mia thought it was show & tell day. She's always so proud to show off her Mommy & Daddy to her classmates, which is the most amazing feeling for us... We're very lucky!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Mia would like to send a great big 'I LOVE YOU' to all of her fans!!!!!!! Happy Valentine's Day...