Halloween and hanging out

Halloween with my little tink

eating her wings

Bens and Drew trick or treating

Playing at the park with Drew

Random shots of the Smella (her affectionate nickname...not because she smells, just because it rhymes with Bella.. she smells really good.) You can see how she is growing (14 pounds 7 ounces!!!) and how well her incision is healing up.. and what a little beauty she is.





Comments

The Silly Nilly Family said…
Her incision is totally healing, so good! Little Benson is getting big! *Big hugs*
November 9, 2008 at 8:01 PM
lundgrenville said…
Love the Tinkerbell. She looks so good! What a sweet little spirit she is. :)
Hugs-
November 10, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Andrea said…
Look at those beautiful blue eyes!!
Love the pictures and congratulations to Bela on her big graduation!
November 10, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Stu and Angie Milne said…
k number one.. did you see my blog with stu and his costume? he was tinkerbell too! only bels is way cuter. hahahaa. number two, bens is seriously adorable in his costume. is he growing? and number three, bela has the prettiest eyes and most beautiful long eyelashes! she's going to be a little heartbreaker!
November 10, 2008 at 4:45 PM
The Simmons Family said…
What a beautiful little TINK!!! I can't believe she's already 14lbs!! WOO HOO!!
November 10, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Erin said…
Wow Avery she is looking so amazing and chunky!!! I was sad I did not get the chance to see her the last time we were there...for sure next time. I think I will just stop by and try and get some hold time if she is willing. She's a keeper!
November 10, 2008 at 7:57 PM
likeschocolate said…
That is so wonderful! That is nice that the hospital makes an effort to acknowledge the process that these little angels make. I am going to bring it up at our next parent meeting. I have a question for you. If there was one thing that you needed in the hospital over all these months what would it be. I am putting care packages such as a blanket, sock, a burp rag for the families, but if you can think of anything that you wish you had. I would love to hear. You can leave a response on my blog. Thanks, Roman's mom
November 11, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Dallas and Krista said…
Oh my gosh there is just so much goodness here. Bela is dang cute (and surely amazing as Tink). Congrats on your graduation little Bels!
November 13, 2008 at 11:14 PM
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