Our Expanding Family

We would like to introduce Echo, Cardio and A-Rod. This equals 2 goldfish and a snail. Will loves to feed them and sit and stare at them and say " fishy." By far the easiest pets we have had:)

Week 2

This week was Week 2 of Swim lessons. Will is battling an awful cold and due to his temperature issues in the pool we thought it would be a good idea to keep him out of the water. In the meantime we wanted to show off his new wetsuit. As most of you know, due to his body temperature in the pool decreasing he turns blue. Since his oxygen level is only in the 90's to begin with, along and with the combination of water he turns blue. Going into swim lessons, we know this going to happen, we prepare ourselves, but when it comes down to it there is no preparing ourselves. So in order for Will to enjoy more than 20 minutes in the pool we purchased this wetsuit. I reached out to my fellow heart moms and they recommended this may be the answer. From the looks of the pictures, he loves it and I cannot wait to try it out in the water:)

20 months Old

Will is 20 months old today! So hard to believe he is so close to two years old. Time flies when you are having fun :)

I also want to give a shout out to my dad. A little over 3 months after heart surgery and he is heading back to the railroad. His first day back to work is tomorrow. We are all so proud of him and could not be happier with his recovery! :)

Will "the fish" Ratcliff

A future Mr. Phelps?

Will is once again enrolled in Shrimp swimming lessons at the local YMCA. Today was his first attempt this year and he loved it. He does well and seems to interact with the water alot more this year. Today they learned how to float on their back and chase a ball in the water. He was a pro.. We might have the next Micheal Phelps on our hands ;)

St. Patty's Day 2011

Put your Paws Up!!

My Christmas Gift this year was tickets to Lady Gaga!! The concert happened last night and it was amazing. She kept us entertained for 2 and half hours and we loved it! Lady Gaga is a true talent!!

Celebrating Baby Turner

The loot

Sisters

Will's favorite Gift :)

Nicole and Jordan ( they are due 3 weeks apart( or close to that)) :)

The cake

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of hosting a Baby Shower for my sister and Baby Turner. It was great to get everyone together from the Turner and Oder clan along with some friends. We had a wonderful day celebrating Steve, Jordan and Baby. I cannot wait to meet him and snuggle him :)

Just Dance

19 months and counting.....

Will was weighed on Thursday and weighs 22 pounds 8oz. He gained 6 oz in a month. He is growing like a weed and his doctor's could not be more happy. It is nice to walk into the doctor and not have to worry that Will's weight will be an issue. The kid will eat anything. Right now he loves chicken tenders, cheese, nutella, peanut butter and jelly and fish sticks . We can thank this delicious foods for his weight gain. Scott and I have finally got back into the routine of me working five days a week. I have been back 3 months and I am finally in the groove of things. Will loves his days at St. Albert but Scott and I both look forward to the two days he has home ( every two weeks) with Scott when he is home.
We are just so bless with Will's progress and we head back to the cardiologists in a month for an echo and checkup so until then we wait.