Icing Smiles: Take 2

For Jadon's 1st Birthday, we contacted Icing Smiles because they also make cakes for siblings of medically fragile children. I love this organization for also acknowledging siblings!

So, since we are "Quiksilver for Life" and Jadon is our little surfer baby, we asked for a beach themed cake.
 It was AWESOME!!!!!

Unfortunately, Moriah was not feeling well that day, and was having some sensory issues (hence, the covering of the eyes =)

But, Jadon was enjoying every moment

Here's his first piece of cake ever

I think it's his new favorite food group (he is so my son)

But I must say he eats like his Daddy

It was such a special treat, and everyone enjoyed the cake

Thank you Kyle and Rachael of Sweet Tooth Confections!!

You guys did an amazing job. The cake was so beautifully decorated and was oh so delicious!!

And thank you Icing Smiles for coordinating all of it!

We were so blessed by your hard work, talent, and dedication to serve children like Moriah and Jadon. 

We seriously can't stop smiling =)

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Still Going Strong

Since Moriah is progressively getting better, we are taking advantage of this time to work on her rehabilitation. She has been having days packed with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy (just started today since they put in the passy muir valve on her trach), and not to mention my absolute favorite for her...preschool!!! ( I used to be a preschool teacher myself)

Justin went back this past Tuesday, but will be back Sunday for Mother's Day...and then it's my Birthday on Monday!! Woohoo! Maybe now people will think I'm at least 13...although I'm really going to be 25...going on 5o after all we've experienced.

Anyway, while Moriah has been bouncing back, my body has been crashing, and I've been having a major let-down. Not only have I been having tension headaches every single day, I've been incredibly fatigued and my mind is in a fog (I've forgotten my pin number, left my purse at the grocery store, and misplaced my wallet - luckily it was only in my room at the house!) I went to the Dr., and she said that it is common for someone to suffer really bad tension headaches after the stress is over. So, anyway, I've been taking this time to do a little rehab for myself, and trying to rest and get away from the hospital a little bit. I went out and got a haircut for the first time in 5 months today! yeah! progress.

I will continue to update.
Lots of love,
Victoria

Here are some pictures taken of our busy week


Look what Moriah made today with her Preschool teacher! My very first Mother's Day card from her =) Her handprint is soooo cute. I love that LPCH provides this service.

Standing up with Nurse Christina and PT Karen (thank you Dr. Shin for taking these pictures for me - I wasn't there to see this)

Looks like she's getting grumpy from all the exercise...like I said before, like Mother like Daughter

but it looks like she loves the bumbo seat! Moriah is with OT Michelle (Happy Birthday Michelle! have a great weekend celebration in Vegas!), PT Karen, and Nurse Robin

you cute girl, you are doing such a good job!

she's still telling lots of stories

smiling

and getting held by Mommy

i am so proud of this girl! (and yes, I know, she's almost as big as me)


and after all the hard work she's done, she is bound to fall asleep - even though she fights and fights and fights it. this is Moriah's dramatic way of showing how tired she is. what a diva =)

Daddy putting his girl to bed...as she holds onto his nose


and here we have a very tired, but very in love Mommy and Daddy. I love you Justin and can't wait for you to transfer up here. Thank you Quiksilver! We love you guys so much...you ARE family. =)

The BEST Quiksilver Staff Ever

Our Quiksilver family. These guys are amazing and have done so much for our family during this time. We love you guys!!

L to R: Justin, Tiffany, Chris, Steve, Gwen, Streets