Casino Benefit for Evan

The Casino night was a huge sucess. We had a great time with everyone and the boys both did good:) Evan took 3 power naps during the party, but overall did really well. Thank you to everyone that was able to make it out that night and a HUGE thank you to everyone that helped get everything together to make this possible! We raised enough money to make a big impact on our second trip to Chicago in mid April. We have several pictures that I will work on getting posted soon. Thanks again to everyone!!

Benefit Party for Evan

One of Pat's co-workers has been nice enough to offer to host a benefit party for Evan at his house!! We are so excited! Also two other co-workers are working really hard to help plan this party. I am amazed at the love and support that Evan's condition has brought our way. The party is set for January 16th!! Just 2 1/2 weeks before we leave for Evan's first surgery. That's right... we only have about 6 weeks left before our baby goes in for his first surgery. I'm such a nervous wreck! I have so many questions... Can I wash his hair with the expanders in? I would think so considering they will be in for eight weeks:) Do I need to use a special kind of shampoo? I'm sure all of my questions will be answered in Chicago:) I'm also sure I will have a million more:) Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!! Next year brings a lot of challenges for our family, but I'm sure there will be lots of exciting things to come as well:) Happy Holidays!!

Just too cool:)

Evan just melts my heart!! He is such a happy little baby:)

Evan Met Santa:)

Surgery Dates

Well, it's confirmed. Evan's first surgery is scheduled for February 4, 2011 in Chicago. I thought I would be excited to have a date confirmed, but I'm actually more nervous and scared than anything. I pray that the surgeries go as planned and we do not have to deal with infections or any other problems. Mary, please hold Evan tightly in your arms during his surgery. Give him lots of hugs and kisses for me and tell him that mommy will be there when he wakes up.

Cookbooks are in!!!

We are very excited about Evan's cookbook! It turned out better than we expected:) There are 146 pages of recipes that were sent in by people from all over plus a section in the back that includes things such as: Pantry Basics, Herbs & Spices, Measurements & Substitutions, Quick Fixes, etc…  We hope you enjoy them and thanks again to all that have ordered one. It really means a lot to our family!!