Saving Little Hearts Christmas Party

On Saturday night, we took the boys to the Saving Little Hearts Christmas Party at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Saving Little Hearts is an organization for children with congenital heart defects. Jason and I have really enjoyed being a part of the group since finding out about Colby's heart defects. It is always nice to be able to talk to other moms and dads about their experiences with diagnosis, surgeries, ongoing care, eating issues, etc.


The party was a lot of fun. It was so nice to have a party that Colby could actually attend. We thought we would be safe taking him since it was at the hospital!! Brody had a good time eating pizza, a cookie, seeing Santa Claus and Ronnie the Raccoon, and getting a treat from Santa. Colby was great, too!! He even finished a 4 oz bottle while we were there...I think he was showing off! We were really excited to see our cardiologist, Dr. Liske, and meet his family. He is such a nice person, and we are so glad that he is Colby's doctor. He even made the comment that Colby was looking a little chubby!!! We like chubby!!!


I think the best part for me and Jason was seeing all of the other "heart babies," that are now older kids, running, playing, and just being kids! It is so encouraging for us! I know that next year Colby will be right there with them...I can't tell you how happy that makes me!!!




By the way...Saving Little Hearts puts together an annual calendar with pictures of lots of heart babies, kids, and adults. Colby's picture appears in March 2009! You can check it out and even order one at the Saving Little Hearts Website. You can also make donations to help with Surgery Care Packages. Your support of Saving Little Hearts is greatly appreciated by us and other heart moms and dads!! Please visit their site! http://savinglittlehearts.com/shopping.html