Cute Pictures (by Heather)

Obviously it's a picture from soon after Christmas, but I thought it was great. Bryant and Dobbie, just chillin.

I walked in the living room the other day and Rachel was reading Sara a story, and Sara was totally enthralled with the book. So sweet!

Aren't they cute? I just love Sara's smile in this one.

The girls made this crown for Sara and insisted that she wear it. It didn't last very long, but they were very proud of it.

Yeah Sara!!! (by Heather)

Sara rolled over for the first time today! I had put her on her tummy and went to clean off the table. A few minutes later I heard her really crying and figured she managed to pull a toy under her again, but to my surprise she had rolled over on top of a toy. Not too comfortable. I think I'd cry too. I put her back on her tummy in hopes she would do it again, but no such luck. No matter, Great job Sara Lu!!!

Sara's 3 month pictures

We took Sara in to JC Penney for her 3 month pictures. Here are some of our favorites. The yellow quilt is the one that her Great Granny Charles made for her.

Recipe Friday

Chicken Supreme Casserole
(This is one we all really like.)

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
2 cans green beans drained
3 - 4 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed
1 box dry seasoned stuffing mix (chicken flavored)
desired amount of cheddar cheese (We probably use 1 1/2 to 2 Cups.)
1/2 C butter or margarine, melted
2 cans cream of mushroom soup

Pre-cook chicken and potatoes. In greased 9 x 13-in pan mix together the chicken and potatoes in bottom. Spread cheese on top, followed by the soup, then green beans. Spread stuffing mix over the beans and poured melted butter on top. Bake at 350° for 30 min.
Cooks note: I mix the stuffing according to package directions before putting it on top.

Bryant's Cardiologist Checkup

Bryant saw the cardiologist yesterday for his yearly check up. They did the ultrasound of his heart, which he had to be very still for so he was given a sucker and chose "Happy Feet" as the movie he wanted to watch. They got him all hooked up and showed him the blue gel they were going to put on him (he thought that was cool) and the "flat camera" that needed the gel to work. We were glad he's big enough to hold still and didn't have to be sedated this time. After about 30 minutes of laying there for the ultrasound we met with the cardiologist. The day before we went Bryant told me he wanted to listen to his heart so we asked the doctor and of course she let him. He was so excited about that and said it sounded "low." He got to pick three prizes when we were all done and they were all blue.

The cardiologist said his murmur looks better. She's very glad they didn't do the balloon procedure before and he shouldn't need it now. The gradient of his Aortic Stenosis decreased from 60 mm mercury to 40 mm mercury. The gradient is basically a measurement of the pressure used to push the blood through the aortic valve on his heart. It's down to the low range now so is not as big of a concern. She said that now they just watch to make sure the heart above the valve doesn't start thickening, showing it's stressed with the extra work. She said she still doesn't want him playing football as a team sport, but soccer's ok. ;-) It's great news and we were so excited to hear it. Hopefully it be more good news at his appointment next year.

Silly Kaylee (by Heather)

So two nights ago Caleb and I are getting ready for bed when we hear a loud thud followed by hysterical cries from Kaylee. We get to their room and sure enough she fell out of bed. She told Caleb she fell out of Rachel's bed and it took several minutes to get her to calm down and stop crying. Well, the next morning when I told the girls they were too big to be sharing a bed now they both looked at me like they didn't know what I was talking about. I said, "Kaylee, didn't you tell Dad you fell out of Rachel's bed last night." She started laughing like I was teasing and said I wasn't in Rachel's bed last night. I asked if she fell out of her bed. To which she responded (still giggling), No mom, I was climbing down the ladder to get my bunny. So I asked if that was how she fell. She said, "Mom, I didn't fall out of my bed." I finally realized she had no memory of it at all. It took me several more minutes to convince her that she did actually fall out of her bed, but I am glad she obviously isn't traumatized by the event.

Gum in Hair??? (posted by Heather)

Kaylee came home from church today with some tacky (the stuff you can use to hang posters, etc on the wall). She was playing with it and had stuck it on her forehead. Not a good idea in hindsight. Anyway, she came down the stairs and said, "Mom, I can't get it out." She had managed to get some of it in her hair. Thankfully it wasn't the whole wad. After a quick call to my mom for any tips we pulled out the butter and got started. After about 10 minutes we had it all out and then had to go wash the butter out of her hair. I didn't think about taking a picture until it was too late, but had to share the story. I guess we've had our first "gum" in hair experience... kind of anyway.