Thanksgiving in KS

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving in KS. We stayed at grandma and grandpa Ward's house and got to see aunt Teri/uncle Bruce and aunt Ashley/uncle Paul. Overall Riley did well with her second plane ride. We had terrific food and a great time being all together. It was great to relax, play games, watch movies (on grandpa's big screen!) and simply sit around and talk. Riley got to take her first bath in grandma's antique tub. She absolutely loved the shower head. Big smiles as she played with the water. I had fun being with my family for my birthday this year. It was fun to celebrate together. We threw a baby shower for Teri...can't wait for that little one to arrive! A few more months and we'll be meeting baby Briggs! Riley got to meet and play with Hannah Stelk who was born on the same day she was. It was really cute watching them together.
What a blessing the holidays are to us. We are so thankful for our family and friends!

How the time flies...

Well, we'll see who still checks our blog even though we haven't updated it for 7 months now! That's right, Riley is now 7 months old. We can hardly believe it. She's such a joy. Her smile melts your heart. She has a very sweet personality. She's doing lots of babbling and is quite the mover even though she isn't quite crawling. Her arm is completely healed without any residual effects. Praise the Lord!

Riley's got two arms!

This was when Riley was in the hospital before. Her broken arm (right) is splinted. Her good arm is taped up with the IV. So essentially she could not have access to either of her arms, which was so sad. Today she had an appointment with the bone doctor. He said she is healing wonderfully and he canceled her physical therapy! Tracy is still healing. Slowly, but surely. Pray that she would be encouraged in this arduous process.

Asian eyes?

We're waiting to see if Riley really has asian eyes or if they are just squished having just come out of momma. Her hair is looking pretty brown, with maybe a touch of red?

newborn pics of Riley

This is Riley just days after birth. Since then, she has been through alot......but she is now using her arm very much! And she has been eating great! Her last doc visit showed she had grown 2 inches in 2 weeks and weighs almost 9 lbs now (she has surely surpassed that now). Doesn't mom look great after just having a baby!

Riley released!

Riley was released from the hospital on Wednesday night. The doctors did not find any infection in her. They are concerned still about her arm. It has been very limited in movement since last Friday.

Riley in hospital

Please keep Riley in your thoughts and prayers. She has been in the hospital since Sunday night when she was admitted with a fever. Tracy is still very much recovering herself, which is difficult in the hospital. Thankfully her mother has extended her stay to help us. Riley has been doing well and gaining weight. The doctors think she might have a bacterial infection, which needs to be treated with continued antibiotics. Her broken arm sustained during birth, which has decreased in movement, is also concerning right now.

39 weeks

39 weeks!
Patiently waiting for little baby. Baby hospital bag packed, bassinet ready, diapers secured.....everything but the little person.

Momma

ALL BABY BELLY

cute belly.......
chilly baby

Shower Power!

Fun at the Mt. cabin

Babymoon

This is our cabin near Mt. Hood, for valentines weekend. Our last getaway before the baby! This place was awesome!

8 months......

Little baby are you in there?

7 month momma

Here is Tracy at 7 months......baby looks kinda small, but looks can be deceiving. An ultrasound just two weeks later revealed a 7 lbs baby! No more ice cream Tracy!

moose!!

Here is our lovable kitty. He has made it to one year now, so we feel we can now try our parenting skills with a little person. Hopefully our baby doesn't whine as much as our kitty!

baby time?

We are counting down to the arrival of the newest member of the Buckendorf household! Only 5 weeks left. We are really excited and a little freaked out! Right now Tracy is fighting a cold, so keep her in your prayers (she is quite uncomfortable right now).