BAM - Introducing Isaiah Brandon

Ro Ro and JJ's baby has a name - Isaiah!

The Gardener took her first trip to the NICU on Friday evening. Little Isaiah had a good, "stable" 24 hours.

The NICU was just as TG thought it would be, including all the tubes and machines baby Isaiah has. The tubes are teeny tiny - straight pin tiny.

Amy was yesterday's nurse and she was busy, busy, busy tending to Isaiah who wiggles and wiggles when he hears Ro Ro's voice. Out would pop a leg, out would pop an arm and then that arm would look like it was going to pull a tube out and Amy would tuck it back in. She did this over and over and over. Amy reminded TG of the very sweet Las Vegas Jane which was comforting.

It's still one day at a time on this little guy but as TG has told Ro Ro all along - THIS BABY IS A MIRACLE! He continues to be and still needs your prayers, so keep them coming.

BAM - Welcome Little Babe

When Ro Ro's doctor said be prepared for an early delivery, he wasn't kidding! Nine weeks early to be exact...

It's a boy! Baby boy arrived around 3:46am on 11/23/08. The baby is 3 lbs. 15 oz. with a head full of hair. Ro Ro was amazing and she's doing well.

As expected, a team of neonatal specialists was on hand to welcome this little guy into the world and he's currently in the neonatal intensive care unit.

The picture was taken right before Baby Boy was wheeled off to the NICU. The hand with the green bracelet is Ro Ro's. This was her first bonding moment with her new son.

Baby Boy had a procedure to remove fluid from his lungs this morning. There also appears to be some fluid in his head, but no confirmation of that yet.

Many thanks to those who have been praying for this family - keep the prayers comin'.

Ro Ro Baby Update

Ro Ro has been going to the specialist weekly since the issues with Little Babe were discovered. Last week, it appears as if the stent was not working at 100% and today's appointment confirmed this. There may be a kink in the tubing or Little Babe might be blocking it, although this does not appear to be the case. The doctor told Ro Ro to be prepared to deliver early! We don't want it to be too early however (fingers crossed), plus, their new house is still under construction!

Thanks to all who are keeping Ro Ro, Little Babe, The Karate Kid and JJ in their prayers.

BAM - The SOS Call to Sylvie

It's that time of year...TG&TG are both incredibly busy at work plus the holiday season is here! In years past, The Gardener would have all the Christmas shopping done for the "out of towners" wrapped and packed and ready to be shipped the day after Thanksgiving. Plus, all the Christmas cards would also be mailed the day after Thanksgiving. Oh how times have changed....it just does not work that way anymore and it's not because there are kids in the house.

The Gardener has been on super-stress overload for the last two weeks and last Tuesday she placed the SOS call to Sylvie. Three days later Sylvie left Coach, The Kyleman and Mistletoe and hit the road driving the 8 hours alone from Texas. She pulled into the driveway in the pitch dark at 8:30pm after writing a hit song (Rebounder - that's all I'm saying) along the way. TG did the dance of joy in the garage - literally.

Sylvie contributed in every way she could from (just to name a few) moving furniture to cleaning closets, from some Christmas shopping to sitting at TG's office and making tabs for file folders, and (of all things) decoupage. Best of all, she coached TG back from the edge of insanity. There's no therapy like Sylvie therapy. And yes, we also managed some retail therapy.

Four days later, just this morning, Sylvie took off back home - mission accomplished. THANK YOU SYLVIE! The Gardener is stable once again and The Golfer is very thankful.

BAM - It's Autumn!

Aaahh...although the garden is gone and this starts the busiest time of year for both TG&TG, the fall tops all seasons as the favorite for The Gardener. This year's foliage has been particularly beautiful. Good news - The Gardener has only hit one curb while driving and gazing at the trees (and a rainbow to boot). Hey - it's hard to work in an area called Corporate WOODS and not do some gazing!

TG&TG took the camera out on an evening walk....here are some photos.

BAM - 5 years ago.....

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Millie's Mom and The Preacher who are celebrating 5 years of wedded bliss!