More first day home

Cujo was quivering with excitement at the new scent brought home

He continued to follow Alexis around wherever she went to get to know her

Finally, an up close sniff to put in his family scent bank.

proud father

Happy and special mother.

Homecoming Day

Arriving home a day ahead of schedule.

Alexis entering her earthly home

Look at those cheeks! Bet you want to feel them!

So good to be home and all together safe and sound!

Alexis with mom and dad

Bonding Day

Day two after removal of several lines, a shower, and walk ...much more herself.

Halie's turn to hold baby sister

More Alexis Day

The amazed grandma

the very relieved grandpa

another cousin, hur-ray!

Trying to open her eyes to look at mom

Alexis Day

Alexis Ann, January 13th, about an hour old with daddy

mother and child

first family photo

The beautiful miracle

my baby sister

After eight-plus long months of sickness, emergency room visits, IV's, pic line, moving out and moving in with IV pole in tow, blood flow diagnostics, not to mention crashing into a car and pole, changing doctors, battles with doctors, more pricks and proddings, and driving forever across the valley and back....the miracle appeared unscathed and perfect in every way. Von and Sheila thought for sure she would come out swinging at everyone for the miserable ride she must have had! But, no....God was with us all, and her, thankfully. Alexis Day will forever be a day of miracles in our household.

Alexis Eve

Twas the night before Alexis Day, and all through the house, excitement was brewing and Sheila was about to pop!

New Years Storm 2009

Tyler watching grandpa plow the patio

out front of the house

the walkway to the front door

the driveway. Can't plow into the street, so Von gets creative on where to shoot it.

Our first snow storm of the year was a doozy... but so beautiful when the sun comes out. These were taken in front of our house, and one out back.