Happy Birthday Sweet Landon!

OCTOBER 8, 2008



One year ago today, your Daddy and I went to see the high-risk doctor for a follow up appointment. We had gone three days before and you seemed to be doing good. However because of my high blood pressure, they needed to see me again. The Dr. quietly looked around on the sonogram machine and then turned it off and looked at us and said "we have to get the baby out now!". The placenta had been cut off and you were not getting any nutrients (which is a side effect to the high blood pressure). I was so scared and nervous. That night you came in to this world at a whopping 4 pounds 5 ounces. They quickly took you to the NICU where you remained for 5 nights. 5 nights, that's it! You amazed everyone! Your main issue was that your body was having a hard time controlling your blood sugar. It was too low, which could lead to serious brain problems if not solved. But you did it! And look at you now....






Ten Reasons Why I Love My Landon!

10. I love it when I walk into your room do get you out of bed, you jump up and down like a wild monkey!

9. I love the way you laugh when you try to out crawl your brother as he is chasing you.

8. I love it that you are an awesome sleeper, giving Mommy lots of rest!

7. I love the way you LOVE to play in the bathtub and giggle so hard when brother takes a bath with you.

6. I love the way you point at everything. You love your pointer finger!

5. I love the way you always have an inside joke. I think sometimes you have a secret friend that we don't know about (or angel).

4. I love the way you think the cat, Cole, is your friend. Even though he doesn't agree.

3. I LOVE the way you give me hugs and pretend to go "night night" (as you are doing in picture #2 above). You are so sweet!

2. I love the way you LOVE your Mommy and you LIGHT up when I walk into the room. It makes me feel so special.

1. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it when you get so excited to see your brother. When we walk down the stairs (from nap time) and you see him in the living room, you almost jump out of my arms because you are soooooooooo excited to see him. When you are still in your crib and I walk in to get you, you always peek around me to see if brother is following. It is so adorable!

I LOVE you my sweet Landon. Happy First Birthday!