We're all together this year

Last year the girls were just home from the hospital and Logan was working on his feeding skills. This year it was so nice to be able to wake up to three smiling faces that just want some lovin.

We took some pics of the kids with the same bunnies we gave them last year. Just another way we can tell how far they have come.

The Easter Bunny left some new stuff on the table as well!

Madison waking up on Easter.

Yes the Paci's are back but ONLY in the crib. Lizy on Easter morning.

Logan does not look as happy.

Madison unloading the basket from the Easter Bunny.

Lizy trying to give us the stuff from the Easter Bunny. No thanks Lizy you can have the baby fruit bar, we are full!

Logan hamming it up like always.

All three in the big kid chairs that we LOVE.

Amy-Jo put some bows in the girls hair, these did not last!

Madi the diva!

Daddy I think there is FOOD in here!

One very determined little man!

How fast can Daddy get the food out of the eggs? NOT FAST ENOUGH!

Madison loves her new hat. She is quite cute if I do say so myself.

Don't leave without us!!!

On our way to Easter dinner at our friends Joe and Kristie's. First time in the Choo-Choo wagon.

They loved this thing, so glad AJ talked me into it.

We found a stranger on the street to take the family pic. It cost me a handful of cheerios and a burp cloth, but well worth it.

Personalized Easter Eggs for everyone! I'll let you guess what day you think these were colored.

Sorry our Easter post is a week late, but come on you have come to expect this from us! Happy belated Easter to all and hope you had a great holiday. We have some pictures and some questions loaded up we just need to find time to finish the blogs. As long as AJ keeps starting posts and loading pictures for me to write about there will be at least one this week!

You've gotta fight...

We as a family will be participating in the March of Dimes walk here in Dallas. This is a very special cause to us as our children were born premature. Where would we be without the hospital and research done to help the half a million babies born too soon every year. If you can please support us in our walk. A year ago today we were driving to the hospital to see our babies, all we wanted was to have them at home and be a family. Our dreams have come true and we want to make sure other families dreams come true as well.

It's all about the Loganation!

I would like to first say that I did not check over this so it may not make sense and most likely is me rambling.

We have been putting off updates on Logans MRI results because we had to have some other tests ran to verify any other possibilities. The results from the MRI in laymans terms is that the back of Logans brain is smooth and there is brain malformation which leads to the cerebral palsy. When the brain is developing it is supposed to have a ribboning on the cortex and there are portions on his brain that are not developing properly. The good news is the chromosome and gene testing (that took over six weeks for results) we had done came back negative, as in good news. We are so grateful for these results and will be seeing the genetics doctor this week that saw Logan in the NICU.

There is a lot of information the neurologist hit us with yesterday and we are still trying to digest all of it. Here is a short list: there are some ventricles in Logans brain that are enlarged, the white matter is not complete but it could still form, and the grey matter is not normal.

Right now other than therapy we just have to wait and see how Logan will progress and develop over the next few years. There is not anything that can be done to "fix" his brain, Logan still has physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy and we are also looking into other therapy possibilities. One of our focuses right now is to get Logan to sit by himself, after that we will work on standing, and the possibility of walking is still there. As you know Brandon and I are both very stubborn and determined people and we will never give up on any possibilities for Logan. He is extremely motivated and the girls keep that motivation going all day long.

I am sure we will be doing another update in the next couple of weeks to keep everyone updated on everything and any new progress or information we learn.

Love and hugs!

Amy-Jo

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas...wait!!!

The date March 21st 2010, yes that does say March 21st and in Texas none the less. Last night the flurries started and this morning we woke up to snow and lots of it, a lot for Texas in March that is. I decided well I was too scared to take the kids out earlier in the year when it snowed so why not now, when the chance presents itself take full advantage. They all had on two pairs of pants, two long sleeve shirts (sweatshirts) with hoods and hats under them. Also thank you Aunt Connie they wore their Halloween gloves, we are not prepared for this weather.

After I made them go outside, which was not a success at all we came in turned the fire place on and of course listened to Christmas music while Daddy started his draft for fantasy baseball (which took 5 hours!).

Elizabeth was not thrilled about being outside or her hats!

After I dropped my camera in the snow Lizy was trying to escape, she was like a bulldozer headed towards Daddy.

I have decided no matter what I do somehow I always look ridiculous, quick pics with Mommy.

Back in we go to the fire and Christmas Music!

So as Brandon added to the last post we will be doing a Q&A post, send us your questions and we will try to answer the best we can. We will not be posting the comments with the questions to give people their privacy, plus we don't want to spoil the fun.

Love to you all!

Amy-Jo

Under Promise - Over Deliever

So when I posted on Sunday that we would have 3 more blogs this week I totally forgot two things. First its March Madness and its really hard to blog while watching TV. Second, there really isn't that much to blog about in a week. I mean the kids don't grow that fast. The only reason I am even bothering to put up this blog is because a certain other Quad mom didn't think I would follow through. I won't call her out by name, but lets just say it rhymes with Gasey Cerwer. So HA Gasey! But this is a basic lesson in the under promise - over deliver theory. Totally forgot that when I made the statement and really regretting it right now.

Anyway, I honestly have nothing left to say. We have a couple of doctor appointments for Logan next week and will get a little more info on treatment, etc. I will be sure to update everyone next weekend. Until then good luck with your brackets, mine already sucks and pretty sure AJ is going to beat me again, just great.

AJ just reminded me that Logan does actually have his two front teeth coming in...she is overly excited about this and more food opportunities. However at the same time we would really like Logan to sleep all night again soon.

*EDIT - Thanks to our anonymous commenter for the idea of accepting questions. Please send in your questions and we will select the best to answer here. And to answer "anonymous" question, none of my children will be Saints fans, ever. I will disown them if they do. I know who you are and don't even try to sway them! AJ however may help in that area :).