Here are a couple of new pictures. The sun was out so we went for a walk. Courtney decided to wear her butterfly wings and tinkerbell shoes. I got the shoes at a consignment sale on Saturday and she has not taken them off since.
Today she got a haircut and she looks so big.



Today Anabel took her first step. We had some friends over and they all cheered. She got excited and sat down. It was really cute. I hope to catch the next time on video.
She also fell asleep tonight by herself. Hooray!!! I laid her down and she stirred and cried briefly when I left the room but not long before she fell asleep. Now it’s my turn. Goodnight.
2-10-09 update – Another first – we went to the doctor and while this is almost Anabel’s third cold it was her first ear infection and antibiotic. We almost made it to one year before she needed medicine.
Just wanted to let you all know that i started back to work yesterday and am settling into more of my usual routine. Many thanks to all for the prayers, support, meals, etc…! We have been very humbled by all of the help and support from friends and family.
Many thanks to all!
Mike
Here are some videos from today
Mike is doing great. He has started rehab at Vanderbilt and plans to start slowly back to work next week.
Mike is doing well but he has caught a cough from Courtney. They both sound aweful but so far it has not turned into anything too terrible besides being a little irritable. Thanks for your prayers and words of encouragement.
Mike is taking the day to rest today. He did not sleep well as he woke a couple times with elevated PVC’s. He could feel his heart rate speeding up. After sitting up his heart settled down but then he was wide awake. Pray with me that his mind would be protected from worry and that he will rest and allow his heart and chest to heal. Pray that we girls will enable him to have some quiet time and space.
We are having another good day.

Anabel has learned a new sound this past week. She is having fun with it and sometimes does it when we kiss her or blow her kisses. I think my Aunt Diane helped with the development of this new sound. Enjoy.
Mike just walked a mile at the YMCA. He said it was easier than helping Courtney get dressed this morning. We had Mexican for lunch. He is napping this afternoon. He is doing great.