The girls threw a surprise 6-month birthday party for Ryan this morning. They got out the Hello Kitty plates, napkins, and hats left over from Ainsley’s birthday party and set the table for about 10 people complete with knives, forks, and spoons. They even pulled out the girls little wooden table and set that with 6 place settings although it’s hard pressed to fit 4 children at it.
We sat down to a mid-morning snack of grapes, banana bread, yogurt and cheese sticks (the girls planned the menu). When we were almost done, Ainsley said, “Let’s open the presents!” She and Natalie (probably mostly Natalie) had gathered personal items from around the house for each person and wrapped them in gift bags. We proceeded to exchange gifts (Ainsley had Natalie’s, Natalie had mine and I had Ainsley’s). Mine had my Bible, a magazine, my make-up bag, my comb, and a tube of vaseline in it. What more could a girl ask for?
I know kids grow up fast and 6 months in the span of a lifetime is not very much, but I really cannot believe we are already at the 6 month mark. I remember when the doctors told me Ryan would have to wait until 6 months to get his Glenn and it felt very far away. Now we are staring surgery in the face (7 days to go, but who’s counting).
In Ryan’s short 6 months, he’s endured two surgeries, two heart caths, and three close calls. He’s lived four months at Children’s Hospital, and two glorious months at home. Oh, and he’s doubled his birth weight.
You can see how big he (and his tissue expanders) are getting:
Comments (16)
Happy 6 month Birthday Ryan! You may have the sweetest little girls ever!
Happy 6 month Birthday to Ryan! I love reading about the birthday party the girls threw for him – very cute 🙂
I’m so glad he is doing well. Keeping him in my prayers! Happy 6th month!! Lori Musacchio
Happy 6 month Birthday Ryan. You are a very loved little guy! We love you!
Happy 6th mo. birthday!
Paula
Happy 6 months!
And what an impact he (and his family) has had on so many people in just six months!
We are praying for those count down days, the big day and the days to follow.
Happy half-birthday to Ryan! Your little girls are so sweet, and that’s wonderful that he has doubled his birth weight!
Ryan and your family are in our prayers.
Happy 182nd Day, Henry V!!!!! Love you & can’t wait to see you Saturday. Love, Marmi & Pop
Happy half a year birthday Ryan! Praying for all of you and the Glenn procedure.
Laurie in MA
I have the date marked on my calendar for the Glenn procedure. I’m very excited for Ryan to get the Glenn procedure and we are all praying for the Dr.’s and for the Ryan. Oh happy day! Happy 6 months Ryan!!
I have the date marked on my calendar for the Glenn procedure. I’m very excited for Ryan to get the Glenn procedure and we are all praying for the Dr.’s and for the Ryan. Oh happy day! Happy 6 months Ryan!!
Happy 6th month birthday! And the “non professional” pictures are beautiful!
Question for you: Are the spacers moving his heart to the right side of his body?
Mara
Ryan is in my heart! I pray for him and his little heart all of the time when my husband and I have our devotions.
Time is flying by. I can’t believe he is already 6 months old.
I pray the surgery will go well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your little girls are precious too,…and so are you.
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Soooo precious! Happy 6 months little man!
Mara – I think the way Ryan is lying in his bed (on his side) makes his heart seem more off center than it really is. His heart has always been off center a little (just like everyone’s) but is not being moved by the spacers.
Happy 6 months Ryan!! What a huge milestone to reach 🙂 And I just have to ask…did they happen to put an extra tissue expander in his chin??? Goodness is he a chubba wubba 🙂 What a beautiful baby boy you have!!