Levi's Dedication Service, Sunday May 4

As with each of our kids, last Sunday, Brice & I committed to
raising Levi with God's help. We know we have a
huge responsibility as parents and we also know we can't
do it alone. We need God's strength and wisdom.

Garage Sale

We had a garage sale this past Saturday - our first one ever! My parents and my sister-in-law were here to help and we had a lot of fun. Brice and I definitely couldn't have done it by ourselves and we are almost positive it wouldn't have been fun either! We were able to get rid of so much "stuff"! We set up a lemonade stand for Abigail and she was so excited about that. She made $29!

Looking back to one year ago today...

Ethan had his second heart surgery. The surgeon cut right along his left shoulder bone and put in another patch to make his aortic artery wider. Ethan's heart has been stable ever since. According to his cardiologist, the next major "test" of how well Ethan's heart will do will be around age five, when kids typically hit another big growth spurt. We pray that his heart will continue to keep up with his growth. He continues to act like a healthy 2 1/2 year old. I am ashamed to say that there are many times when I wish I could get a break from him because his whining is driving me crazy, or I am tired of picking up after him, etc. I almost didn't have the chance to do these things for him. God is good at reminding me of this and I am thankful for His grace which allows me to try again the next day to be grateful for the incredible blessing that Ethan is in my life. I can't imagine my life without him.

Levi's first "attitude" tee

the littlest man in the house is one month today!

Quote of the Day

"God likes sharing...give that to me!" by Isaac (our almost 5 year old)

six days old

For me, this day is a milestone. Levi is six days old today and the significance of this day is that Ethan was six days old when we found out that he had been born with a heart defect. It is a good feeling to have reached this point.

Levi Dean Bohrer

Levi was born early this morning, March 11 (6 days early), at 1:52 a.m. He weighs 7 lbs. 9oz and is 19 inches long. He looks a lot like big brother Isaac with his blond hair and blue eyes. Thanks to all who prayed for this little guy! We praise God for a safe delivery and healthy baby!