Carmen update: Night before last Carmen had a really bad night. Her heart rate fell into the 30s seven times. She was asleep and did not appear distressed by the heart rate drops. Last night her heart rate stayed up so we have no idea what that was all about. Carmen’s doctor told us to watch her carefully and hold her nightly Ativan if her heart rate goes down again.

Uncle Steve, Aunt Sarah and Baby Nathan sent a beautiful blanket to Carmen this week. Thank you!!! That was so thoughtful of you! The blanket is sooooo soft and I love the embroidery. (NY Grandpa and Grandma gave the super soft puppy to Carmen.) Uncle Steve and Aunt Sarah, I forgot to tell you that Lauren named one of her stuffed dogs “Skittles”!

Carmen update: Carmen is doing really well. She is breathing so quietly we can barely hear her. The pneumonia seems to be gone and Carmen is back to her normal. Thank you God!

Big thanks to Monica for staying with Lauren so we could go on a Valentine’s Day double date with the NY Grandparents!

Yesterday, the NY Grandparents, Lauren, Carmen and I went to the Aquarium. Lauren had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the dolphin show. After 5 hours, we were packing up to leave when the NY Grandparents struck up a conversation with a mom of a very special little boy. When we spot another special needs stroller, we instantly have a whole lot in common! Lauren, if you are reading this, it was great to meet you and your two boys and parents!

Here are a few pictures from our trip to the Aquarium.

The Dolphin Show

Random animals around the Aquarium

Lauren playing with mermaids in the gift shop and Lauren and Carmen by the bubble tubes

Dave, Carmen and I went to the Sweetheart Banquet at our church last night. We had a wonderful time and ate way too much good food. Carmen stayed with us while Lauren went to the childcare room. Lauren was thrilled to stay up 4 hours past her bedtime! Carmen, on the other hand, took a nice nap!

Happy Valentine’s Day to my amazing husband, Dave. I hope we celebrate 50+ more Valentine’s Days!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you!