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Sunday 12/9/07

14 days SF now! And we're celebrating every one! You've had trouble sleeping lately. I'm not sure if it's the meds - or just your natural curiosity? You are quite nosey! I've enjoyed rocking you though, my little snuggle bug. I love the way your little eyes droop when I rub your head. That's always been your thing - ever since the day you were born!

Saturday 12/8/07

You were exceptionally happy today!

Friday 12/7/07

You had a date with Grams tonight. She says you were too cute when she was rocking you to sleep. You'd be all snuggled up and she'd think you were sleeping - but when she looked down at you you'd shine your 2 1/2-toothy grin at her. Your Grams loves you!
You saw your first snow too! You were already jammied-up...but I wanted you to go out in it so I wrapped you tight in a coat & blankets. The joy and wonder on your face made us cry!
Daddy & I took your brother & sister to see Santa - and finish up Christmas shopping. Bristel loved it - Toby said he was too big for Santa (but the truth is...he was too scared! Toby has always been a chicken like that! That's part of what makes him Toby - and we love it!).
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Anonymous said…
Hey there! Glad you are all doing okay, especially baby Trevor. When are you going back to Tanzania?
December 9, 2007 at 4:14 PM
Danielle said…
Honestly, we're just taking things one day at a time. Our neuro said he'll give us the all clear sometime near the end of Feb - as long as Trev's seizures don't return. For right now, though, we're just breathing & praying!
...danielle
December 9, 2007 at 5:01 PM
Anonymous said…
danielle,

Love the blog. It makes me laugh and cry. The Toby and Santa is a real chuckler. I thank the Lord daily for blessing us with wonderful grandchildren. (children too). Even though Trevor is doing so well the reality of it all is still there. I am so happy to have you so close to home during this time. I Love you Mom
December 10, 2007 at 3:51 AM
Jonathan said…
me too, mom! me too!

btw...i'm quite proud of you for figuring out how to leave a message! :O)
December 10, 2007 at 2:54 PM
Anonymous said…
Don;t be too proud it took me five tries to figure this thing out.

Mom

PS I am now on try # 2 for this message
December 11, 2007 at 5:43 AM
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