My NICU Reunion was this afternoon. It was so nice to go back and see the nurses who were so great to me and my parents while I stayed there.

This is Kay, one of the wonderful nurses who took very special care of me while I was in the NICU. The nurses couldn't believe how much bigger I had grown!
Sam and Mommy riding the train at the NICU party. (I think he got a little nervous!). Next year I will be big enough to ride it at the reunion and I can show him how it's done!).

Thanks so much for coming to help Daddy Saturday Grammy! We had lots of fun!
Big boy in the swing More fun with Grammy

Liz' party in Chicago! The countdown is on until Liz and Chad get married! Mommy had lots of fun celebrating with her Saturday night!
Mommy also got to hang out with Kristen and Lindsay! She had SO much fun with you both!

Happy 5 Year Anniversary to Our Daddy and Mommy!

Happy Anniversary you guys! We know it is actually tomorrow, but since Mommy is going to Chicago tomorrow for Liz' shower, we knew you would celebrate today!

OK, Mommy just realized she never posted these pictures from her 30th birthday party last month, I promise it is worth the wait!

Bracing myself for the big moment......

Kisses from Claire, I got nervous and gave her the cheek
Practicing my moves for Liz' wedding!
Who is leading here?!

Big Boy

Squash time. I finally found something I wasn't allergic to! (We struck out on rice cereal and peas!).
Just because I am not allergic doesn't mean I have to like it!

My Playhouse

Evan and James, two older boys in my neighborhood, built me a playhouse! Mommy is afraid it may fall in on me, but I LOVE it! It was so thoughtful of them. They worked very hard and I pretend it is my restaurant. Here I am working the drive through window. If you are in the neighborhood, come by and place an order!

Daddy is so funny!

Hanging out at the park with Mommy
One multi-talented Dad!

Playing with my little brother Just one of the guys
Checking out the view from Finn's crib

A walk with my Mommy
Zip line with Daddy!

Tub Time

I painted Daddy's cornhole for Father's Day!

Fun with my water table
Peek-a-boo over Mommy's shoulder!
Future pool boy

The real KY Derby! Ahhh! Finn is catching me!
My first Mommy made yogurt pop!

My buddy Grammy

Finn Update

Finn had an appointment with the plastic surgeon again yesterday. We were told that surgery is our best option at this point. The hemangioma has gotten really large on his ear and doesn't appear to be slowing down any time soon. It doesn't bother Finn at all, however, it has taken over his ear and it is the type that will not go away on it's own. If we want him to have a normal ear we have to stop it now! The doctor has scheduled us for reconstructive surgery on Sept. 2nd. If they have a cancellation, we may go sooner. While we are so happy to get rid of this, it is really scary because it is a pretty big surgery for such a little guy. We were hoping not to have to do it until he was one or two. They are going to remove the tumor and as much of the hemangioma as they can (whatever is left will not grow like it is now!). They are then going to take the skin that is left and replace the portion of his ear that they remove. If they don't have enough skin, they are going to do a skin graft on his neck and use that. The surgery takes about an hour and a half. That is a long time to be under so we are concerned about his young age. He is one tough little guy, so we know he will do just fine.

Mommy, Angie and my buddy Drew, and I all went to our new friend Lucas' baby shower on Saturday! What trouble we boys are going to get into!

Happy Father's Day!

To our very special Daddy! We love you very much! And to our Papaw and Grandad, we miss you both!

My first gymnastics class! I LOVED it!

The Jacob / Knapke / Leckrone Men

My Papaw and I. This is where I get my dashing good looks and my middle name!

Weekend at Nana's and Papaw's house

I had a great time with Aunt Janie, she even rode on my pretend train (and she can jump high! hee hee!) You are up next Lindsay!!!!

Yeah! Liz is getting married!!! Congratulations Miss Liz!!! I loved seeing the pretty girls at the shower!! Mommy and the girls celebrated, and Daddy too! (Happy 30th Faye too!!!! )

My Great Grandparents came to Nana's too!