Cardiologist

James had his first cardiologist appointment Monday, with Dr Saidi. His appointment lasted 2 hours, which I wasn't expecting, but ended up working out fine.... 

They did an EKG as well as an Echo on him. Everything that we knew about is still the same. 

The one thing they didn't tell us was, that blood was flowing both direction through his hole, which is a big problem! But they thought it was because of the surgery, which it was (it's only flowing one direction now).

 So, Dr. Saidi was happy with the report and won't need to see him for 9 months, So him next appointment won't be till next June. 

He was such a good boy for both test, never even made a peep! He was watching the echo tech like a hawk, smiling every time he glanced his direction, trying to get him to smile back. It was so cute...

8th Anniversary

This past weekend, Justin and I enjoyed a couple days together for our anniversary! 

It was so nice to be able to spend some one on one time with my favorite person in the whole world.... 

We had an awesome time together enjoying Daytona Beach area.... We were here 7 years ago, for our first anniversary too!

Justin woke up early to get these sunrise pictures at the beach...

Chick-fil-a has the best food.... Breakfast biscuit minis ( or whatever they're called) are delicious!

This was the view from our window... We were right on the beach (thanks Matt for telling us about the great "Sky radio" offer they had for the hotel)....

He slept while we enjoyed some ocean and pool time...

Our hotel...

Ponce de Leon lighthouse..... The tallest in the state, and second tallest in the country!

We had to play mini golf, it's tradition! We played here last time as well.... Justin won the first time and I won the second time.... A perfect tie on points :-)

 

We also went ice skating, which I'm not sure was such a good idea.... It didn't end so well..... Ouch! Btw, ice isn't very forgiving!

James 2 months old!

  James had his 2 month checkup with his pediatrician and recheck with his surgeon on Wednesday. He's doing really well, which we're  very thankful to The Lord for!!!

 We just have two more big appointments left, one with the cardiologist to check on the hole in his heart. And an appointment with the GI doctor to try and get his reflux meds worked out.

  At James two month check up he was 11 lbs 13 oz and 23 inches long. A 2lbs pound jump from last month, which is huge for my baby's! He's such a good boy, and so sweet. 

   He's got the cutest cry when he thinks he's been hurt or gets startled, it's this pitifully sad cry that sounds like he's been mortally wounded( I was trying to get him to smile in the last picture and he got offended and started doing HIS cry thing)!

James and Weston

 On Sunday we got a couple pictures of the newest Schmidt cousins. Weston and James are only 2 1/2 weeks apart. And even though Weston started out about 2lbs lighter and 2 inches shorter, he's passed James in both height and weight....

Sunday

Aunt Hannah captured these pictures after church on Sunday....

Miami Trip

   This past weekend Justin took a business trip to Miami, so we all tagged along! We actually stayed in Fort Lauderdale, right across the street from the beach...Literally!

   Airsign was flying a banner for " Grant Cardone", which he got to personally meet as well as his family.

   The beach itself wasn't anything to write home about and the water was rough, but the ocean view from our hotel window was simply beautiful!

   The kids really enjoyed the pool time, as well getting splashed by the waves and sand time! 

   The kids did a great job in the car, especially since there was only "good old fashioned" entertainment..... Nothing! 
    And of course, with my husband who loves aviation, we had to stop at the airport when we left, to watch planes take off and land!

   The picture from the airplane is from Justin's Gopro camera, it's Miami beach in the background.