Sunday, April 17, 2011

Papa and some Mya pictures

 I think we've enjoyed the last of our visitors for a while.  Randy's Dad came to visit us for about 4 days and once again we had a blast!  The weather was hot- 93 deg. here, and 97 down in the Wichita Mtns.
 We decided to enjoy some of the beauties of Oklahoma and share them with Randy's Dad.  We had a great time looking around at nature.  Of course, Randy was so happy to be with his Dad.




Ok, so these are random, but it's taking me so long to post this that I'm not going to organize it.  Here are some pictures of Mya and Kenadi.  Kenadi and Emma LOVE Mya, and sometimes Mya feels a little too loved, poor girl.
Our little sweetie.  Mya goes in for surgery this Tuesday (the 19th) to have a lump taken off of her neck. It is a lymphangioma- which is lymph vessels that are filling up with fluid and not draining.  So, basically a fluid filled cyst.  Of course we are nervous for the surgery because it means another day of not feeding the baby for 6 or more hours before surgery (we've done this before for an MRI), staying at the hospital for a night and a grumpy baby when she comes out of anesthesia.  The surgery itself is not supposed to be risky or difficult, but I still worry.  I just hope everything goes smoothly and that it is as easy and non-risky as they say.   I will be so glad when it's over.  Please pray for her.
She is such a happy baby.  She smiles a lot and still loves to eat.  She has the cutest most addicting laugh.

We still enjoy sleeping with her on us.  She is a little cuddle bug, and the great thing is that she will actually sleep that way!  She'll sleep when I lay her down too.  I just really feel like I've been able to enjoy her because she sleeps so well anywhere. 




Ok, back to some  more things we did with "Papa".  That is what Kenadi and Emma call him.  We went to the wonderful zoo here.  In this picture Emma is looking at the Coi pond there.
I decided to sit down while the girls where playing in the stream at the zoo and nurse Mya.  This is what I looked like.  I had the best nursing experience ever!  I had about 3 or 4 people come up to me and tell me that they just thought it was so wonderful that I was nursing my baby.  Stuff like, "you are a good mother to take time out with your baby.  What a special moment".  and "Ma'am, I assume you are nursing.  That is so great.  Anyone who thinks otherwise can ____".  Wow, thanks people.  You just made my day, and I was just taking care of her.  Randy caught me in the moment and photographed me telling him about all the people who stopped.  I was happy.
I just thought it was so cute how Kenadi and Emma would take Papa's hand and walk with him all over.
I think he enjoyed it.
Randy, his Dad, and our clowns.

Story time

We watched a few movies.  Can you see Emma's balloon in the light?

Thank you for visiting Dad!  We love and miss you!

7 comments:

Nick and Haley said...

Yes! I loved all the pictures! I miss you guys! You look so pretty and the girls are so cute! We will pray for Mya. Love you guys.

mom2those3 said...

Tara, you take beautiful pictures! Nice job nursing that baby, too :) We will be praying for Mya. I'm sure everything will go just fine!

Donna said...

Thanks for the new pics Tara, Mya has sure changed since we were there in March. I miss you guys so much. We will be praying for Mya and you. I know that things will be just fine. Love you

jarrleckie said...

She looks so big already! Good luck tomorrow.

Morgan said...

"Good job nursing that baby, Tara!" I think it's pretty neat that people were so openly supportive!
And ick- anesthesia, crabby baby, NO NURSING FOR 6 HOURS....I've been there with Gavin, and it is NOT fun, and I really feel for you guys. I'll pray for her!

Unknown said...

We really enjoyed the new pics! The girls are getting so grown up and more beautiful with every post! Papa Ken had a wonderful time seeing every one,I wish I could have made the trip also! Glad Mya had a successful surjury and hope she recovers quickly!Lots of Love & Hugs to you All
Nana & Papa

Tara said...

Thanks everyone for your support! Here's an update on Mya's surgery- all went well! She is doing really well, the surgeon was able to get all of the mass out of her neck and it was exactly what they thought it was- just lymph vessels not draining. So, we're home and she's recovering well! Love you all! Thanks!