No news is good news these days :)

Kaitrynn had her annual weight check today. No news is good news. She weighed in at 15lbs 0 oz. She didn't gain anything from the last visit 2 weeks ago. The Dr. called this afternoon and we came up with a plan.

* eat rice cereal 3 times a day with her fruit and vegetables
* have her on the pump every other night

She said babies at this age usually slump with their weight since they are moving around and such. She is in the pool a lot kicking her feet around. Our goal is to have her at least gain 3 ounces two weeks from now. She is doing well and is so fun to have in our home.

Brooklynn is bored, I am so ready for school to be back in. I wanna spend a couple of days at the church sites in Salt Lake. I think Brook would enjoy some of those. Have a great week all!!!!!!

Fun to have a "Little One" in our home !!

We have had a great week. I know that I am guilty of writing a lot about Kaitrynn on here weekly. Many may ask does Brooklynn get jealous when I put, so much stuff on here about her sister. No ! She is the proud big sister. She loves that Kaitrynn is growing and doing all of these neat things. Brooklynn will tell you that she wanted her sister since she was 3 years old. It's just so fun to have a baby in our home. Kaitrynn is 10 months old and is really starting to take off and do things. She thinks it's pretty cool that she can sit up. She signs to me when she is hungry. I taught her the sign for more. When she is ready for food she signs more and I put her in her chair and she chows down. She eats 4 to 5 containers of baby food a day now. When she is in the mood she will day all done when we are done feeding her. She is just really doing well. She is still on her feeding tube at night. We will go to the Dr. this Tuesday for another weight check. She has graduated from once a week weight checks to every 2 weeks. She will say Hi to you if she is in the mood. She loves her Dad and has figured out how to say DAD. She loves to be with him as much as possible.
We went to the Handcart day parade in Bountiful last night. We had a good time. Brooklynn was able to be in it with her dance group. They looked cute driving by. She enjoyed being in it this year. She then went and had a sleepover in Provo with her Aunt Kelly. Brennen and I have spent Pioneer Day with one child. We are grateful for our pioneer ancestors and what they have done for us. I don't know if I could have done what they did. I am grateful for the technology and the blessings we have now.

where's Mamma when you need her ?????

We have had an interesting 24 hours at the Harris household. I started out yesterday afternoon going down to Orem to help my younger sister Kelly. We cleaned out the garage and took a truck load of stuff to the dump. We decided that there are jobs that girls can do, but we are convinced that this is one of those jobs that are for the "BOYS". My parents have been in Germany the last 2 1/2 weeks, and Dad would be proud if he had seen what Kelly, and I had done this week at her house. Last Saturday her and I unloaded,and carried 13 bags of 2x2 of peat moss into her backyard, and then laid it all. We looked at each other that day, and said we aren't as young as we use to be.We went to Chillies that night for dinner . We got a table and sat down. I fed Kaitrynn her dinner while we all took a look at the menu. She ate really well and we all commented on her eating. Just as our food was brought to our table, Kaitrynn began vomiting everywhere. When I say everywhere I mean EVERYWHERE. Once she was done my sister and I took her into the bathroom. I never feel like a restaurant bathroom is ever that clean and sanitary, but what choice do you have in that situation. Kelly and I began to clean her up. Off came her outfit into a to go bag. Kelly was a sweet heart and cleaned up the worst in the car seat while I got Kaitrynn dressed. I was thinking the whole time that I was so grateful that Kelly was there to help me. W e had her and everything all cleaned up ready to put on the onsie. We put it over head and got ready to snap it, and OUT CAME HER BUTTON ( her feeding tube button ) on to the floor it fell. The first thing out of my mouth i s "Kelly we gotta get her to the ER". Kelly and I had eaten 2 bites of our dinner :( . We raced out to our table and explained the situation to our guests and we were off to Utah Valley Emergency Room. Once again I was at ease I had the best Nurse Practitioner in the world and we were going to the hospital that she use to work at. The urgency to get to the hospital was that if the hole in her stomach is left open anytime with out anything in it, the whole begins to close rather quickly. We walked into the ER, they take one look at her and said you will need to take her to PMCH. By this time I was feeling like a bad Mom, because I have the emergency stuff at home, but didn't think to bring it. Make a long story short they put a 8 inch french tube into the hole to keep it open for us. It was now 8:45 pm and we were off the PMCH in Salt Lake. Kelly was gracious enough to drive up there with me and be with me during this time. We get there and they get us right in and right into a room. Then the waiting begins. We wait we wait and we wait some more. They are prone to this do to the high volume of children that they see. Finally at 11:30 pm they come in to assess the situation. They determine that the hole has started to close a lot. They get a new button and try placing it. This was a unpleasant experience for us all. Brooklynn just fell apart crying when she could see and hear that her sister was in so much pain. This is the time when you need to be Strong and be strong for your girls, but the whole time I was thinking where is my Mom? Kelly had to leave before they came in to do this procedure. They determined that they couldn't get the Button back in, that I would most likely have to wait until the morning and come back and have them put it in in the office. The thought Came to me I just paid a co-pay and got now where tonight. Then I thought no it was good for them to check the site. We were discharged and home by 1:00 am this morning :0 ) . I got up bright and early this morning and called Dr. Myers office. They were in clinic today. That was a great thing :). I went in and the nurse Krissy who is an R.N. got the button back in, but not with out deadening first. They then had to dilate the area with a much bigger dilator. Thank goodness the button went in the first try. Thanks to my cousin Ann Harris for watching Brooklynn. I couldn't bring myself to take her with me and see her sister in that much pain. This experience of my Mom and Dad being in Germany had made me appreciate Mother's even more. Just to know they are there or just to know they are a phone call away. I am 34 years old and I still need my Mom at times in my life. This whole Kaitrynn experience has been a growing one. I am so grateful to my parents and my family and friends. I know I keep making mention of it, but I really couldn't have done this last 10 months with out you. Stay tuned and we shall see what the next week holds in store. We welcome Mom and Dad home on Tuesday. That will be a relief to have them home. I love you Mom and Dad !!!!!!!

Kaitrynn is 15lbs

Kaitrynn had her weekly weight check today, and as you can see it went well. She gained 6 oz this week. We have graduated to going for weight checks every 2 weeks now. Hooray for Miss Kate. Mommy is so proud of you. She is officially Sitting Up!!! She is still a little wobbly at times , but she can sit.

Mom has been playing with her camera again and took these photos of Kaitrynn for her 9 month photos. Whatcha all think?

"Our little Miracle"

Grandpa and Grandma Wosnik have been gone to Germany for two weeks now. Kaitrynn has done, so much in the time they have been gone! Will they even know who she is when they come home. We miss them so much, but are glad that they are having the time of their lives.

Mom's Favorite Photo

We have hit a huge Milestone today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kaitrynn had her annual weekly weight check today. She has started teething this week, so I didn't think that she would have gained as much as she did. It looks like she is getting her 2 bottom teeth. It is at the early stages, but the wonderful signs are there. The scale said she weighed

14 lbs 10 0z she gained 10 oz this week. Way to go Kaitrynn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brooklynn is enjoying her summer playing outside and swimming. She is also enjoying staying up late and sleeping in each day. I have had fun this week connecting with old friends and family on the Facebook. My friend and I are starting to teach water aerobics to the older ladies in my condos tonight. That should be a lot of fun. Have a great week all ! We love you !!!!!!!

4th Of July 2008

4Th Of July Parade Provo, Utah











Brennen and Brooklynn hanging out at the
Provo parade. Brooklynn is looking a little
scared here do to the cannons. She made it
through that and enjoyed the parade.










Kaitrynn is our 14lbs girl sitting on her aunt Kelly's
lap at the parade. Kelly and I were both kind of worried
that she may cry at all the noise. She sat there the entire
time and enjoyed the show. She didn't even cry one time.
She liked the big balloons. The ones you see on the Macy's
day parade. They had 3 of them in the parade. Brooklynn's
favorite thing was able to give Governor John Huntsman a
"HIGH" FIVE" . When she was done she turned to my sister
Kelly and said, "did I just hit the Presidents hand"? She knew
he was an important person.

Before we ended our day in Provo we did some fireworks at my sisters house. Thanks Kelly for letting us come and have a sleep over and play with you. We all had a real great time. Kelly has a wonderful home with one sweet "Buddy" her dog. We had homemade ice cream and watermelon and had an old fashion water balloon toss. We all walked away laughing and wet. Thanks again Kelly we love you!!!!!!!





Brooklynn and Dad having a water balloon toss. I wonder who will win this one?

Happy 4TH of July To YOU ALL !!!