Nic and Monte

Nic really enjoys watching Monte run through the house and play near him on the floor. Monte has still not been feeling well with his epilepsy, but he continues to be a good watchdog when it comes to Nic. He follows me to Nic's room each night to lay at my feet as I rock him and get him to sleep. He then silently follows me out once Nic is resting.

Former Roommates - Now 11 months

This picture was taken a few weeks ago, but is amazing considering these three guys are were once NICU roommates. They all came to the NICU in late Feb. or early March of 2008. Nic was the first to come, even though he and Xander had the same due date of May 28. Xander managed to have a couple extra weeks to grow before he joined Nic. These guys once had duelling alarms, forcing the nurses to run back and forth to see which one was desatting or having a bradycardia. Where once they were separated by the thick plastic walls of the isolettes, they now have no boundaries. No wonder they didn't truly let these guys hang together in the NICU! It will be fun to see them grow and change together. Nic just had his 11 month birthday and I am starting to get very sentimental about where we were this time last year, really just starting to get comfortable with being pregnant and showing. We have so much to be thankful for, and I'm grateful that this Valentine's Day we'll have Nic to hold in our arms. Last Valentine's Day rushing to the hospital, we weren't so sure this would ever happen.

Ride 'em Cowboy

Nicolas enjoys riding his Radio-Flyer Pony. He really is getting the hang of making it move and bouncing forward and back.

Nicolas Plays with His Beach Ball

Trying Green Beans with Dad

A piece of presidential history

Nic loves displaying his presidential pride. You can too at www.cafepress.com/sheilaforkids
Full disclosure, these shirts are made by my mother-in-law. Her site is full of great items for kids. I think it is great to support independent designers and artists.

More Carrots, Please!