Update on Karsynn

Well, the results are in, it's Pneumonia. Karsynn had to have a couple of chest x-rays yesterday and we now know why she's having such a hard time getting well. She's now on another antibiotic and Albuterol, which opens her chest up, helping her breathe better. Hopefully, she's on the mend. She certainly is A LOT more active today than the past week, so that's a good sign, or is it? She is a little rascal! We are antipating a "big snow" in KY this weekend, so Daddy may be going out to build Karsynn a snowman to look at out the door. I'm excited about more than a few inches of snow, so "bring it on!" Let's take winter out with a BANG!!!!! Here are a few pictures to enjoy.

Feeling a Little Better

After having a shot of antibiotic, Karsynn finally seems to be feeling a little better. Not back to her old self yet, but she's at least able to walk around and even play a little. She's still coughing and sneezing a great deal, but her chest seems to be clearing up some. Her surgery to have tubes put in her ears is scheduled for April 2nd.

We have a sick girl, AGAIN...

Karsynn is sick, yet again. Mommy took the day off to stay home and take care of her today. She has been running a high fever, so we're rotating Motrin and Tylenol. She went to see an ENT doctor today, and he suggested putting tubes in her ears at the end of March. She's keeping fluid built up in them, so there must be a drainage problem. I'm NOT looking forward to this at all, so please pray that God will take care of her through it all. If that's what we have to do, then we will. I just can stand the thought of my little one in pain. They say it's a fairly simple procedure and she'll never even remember having it done, so that makes me feel a little better. I'll keep you posted as to what happens. Right now, we need your prayers that her pain eases and her fever breaks, so she, and we, can get some rest.

Kailee's Birthday

Happy Birthday to my "China Sister," Kailee!!!

My, my, look how much you've changed! We love you, Kailee! Happy Birthday!!!!

More Karsynn Pics...of course

Every KY girl needs a good horse, even ones from China!

My new wheels! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Asleep on my horsey! Mommy's favorite picture!

Daddy and I are WORN out!

My, how time flies!

Happy Chinese New Year!!!!!

Don't you love my outfit?

Karsynn and Joanna, her newest "China Sister"

We had a wonderful weekend! On Saturday, we traveled to Shelbyville and had a CNY celebration with our friends. On Sunday, Kailee's family, and us, went to the Lexington Children's Theater to watch Chinese dance students from Harbin, China and enjoy the Explorium, a museum for children. Karsynn and Kailee had a blast! We were also surprised with an introduction to an email friend, Claire, which was a great blessing, too. We hope you enjoy the pictures.

New Pictures of Karsynn

We LIVE for SNOW DAYS!!!!!

We awoke this morning to a small 1 inch snow, but it was just enough to close school in Montgomery and Clark County, which means...Mommy and Daddy were BOTH home today. YEAH!!! It's days like this that remind me of one of the few perks there are in teaching...SNOW DAYS. We stayed in all day, except Daddy did have basketball practice, and did nothing at all. It was great. It was so nice to slip back into bed this chilly morning and snuggle up close to Karsynn. She still smelled of Baby Magic from her bath the night before and her skin was so warm. Being a mommy is simply amazing when you experience moments like that. They are PRICELESS. We slept in. Had a late breakfast, read many, many books (some more than once), and played all day long. Our living room was a total MESS, but that's ok. Thank you God for blessing us with the occasional snow day.

She's Walking!!!!

It only took 14 months, but she's FINALLY walking. It's the cutest thing, ever! She still isn't very confident in doing so, but she's getting better at it every day. I never dreamed I could love another human being as much as I love Karsynn.

A Playdate with my "China Sisters"

A Few More Pics for your enjoyment...

Happy New Year!!!

I have to say that 2007 was the BEST year of my life. It was definitely a year filled with changes for both Troy and I. Among the greatest gifts we were given in 2007 was Karsynn. What a blessing she has been to us. I cannot even begin to imagine what life would be like without her in it. She brings us so much joy, laughter and sometimes even a few headaches, but the kind you don't mind having. As we enter into 2008, I know that our lives will be filled with even more happy moments. As we begin our first full year with Karsynn, I look forward to many more 1sts. I hope you enjoy reading our family blog and hope you continue to check in from time to time. I plan to keep updating it as much as possible, as so many of you enjoy seeing the changes in Karsynn. Happy New Year to you all! May God bless you and yours with a happy, healthy, prosperous new year.

All our love...
Troy, Sammi and Karsynn