Clubbin'

I feel like this blog is turning into the Brynlee show, but she is kind of commanding all our attention as of late and we all LOVE to give it to her.  She gets lots of kisses, hugs, and sniffing of her yummy little neck...it's borderline smothering...ok it is smothering!

So more about Brynlee's foot situation.

I realize so many people deal with much harder things with their children than a clubfoot, and I count my blessings that she is otherwise healthy, but I tell you what, IT IS HARD!

It's hard to see your baby struggle and it is hard to not be able to cuddle them completely because there is a big hard cast or brace in the way.  It's hard to see her scream in pain and frustration and not be able to explain it to her or take it away.  

I know she will be just fine, and I know we are doing what's best for her, but it makes my heart ache just a little.

It's crazy how this trial has brought a lot of perceptive to me and the added blessing of more compassion and love toward other parents and children.

We've been dealing with weekly cast changes, and now a brace which she will wear 23/7 (meaning we can remove it for baths or swimming for a bit) for 3 more months and then she will have to wear it at nights until she is 3 years old.  It's a long process, but I'm so happy that she will be just fine and be able to run and jump and play normally.  We are so blessed!

 
I know it's only natural for everyone to ask about it, but sometimes I forget she has them on.  I look forward to showing her off or for people to comment on our cute baby, but the conversation usually always begins with the explanation of a clubfoot    I don't get offended at all, but I just might start making something up like: "Well we really want her to be an Olympic snowboarder, so you know, you can never start the training too early- and yes we are looking for sponsors."   ;)

Actually, Ryan's the one holding out for a 'snowboarder'.   I'm hanging on to 'Professional Ballerina'

One Month!

Lovin' this little bug!

Blessing Day

We blessed Brynlee today.

I'm so grateful for my wonderful husband who gave her a beautiful blessing and for the family and friends who could be there to support us.  It's such a blessing to know some wonderful men who honor their Priesthood and bless our lives in so many ways!

 These pictures aren't the greatest- ha ha.  We were already in relax mode after church.

Just feeling so blessed to have this incredible family!

Brynlee wore the same dress that I was blessed in as a baby!  I'm excited to have this something special to hand down to her.  Maycee also has her own special dress that Grandma Beth made for her.  

A week with the Cousins!

We had the best visitors in early July!

Could we have had more fun with these guys!?

Thanks for coming Kyle & Amy family!

4th of July

We were so lucky to have family in town for the 4th!  

Jase and Maycee had a blast with Ellie and Easton.

Cute Cousins at the McKinney "Red, White, and Boom" parade.

Snacks and Fireworks at the lake

Had a super fun night with all these girls.  The Bostonians are keeping the tradition alive in Texas- fireworks over the water :)  So glad Amy could be there too- trying to convince them that Texas is the place!

Beautiful show- so SO grateful to live in America!