I met another cousin today!

Stevie met her cousin Rylie Lassen today. Rylie is 5 years old and is visiting her grandmother (my aunt Wicky) for the week. Rylie brought Stevie a very cute dress and a pink crown. So cute. Thank you!

Today we also had a fun time shopping with cousin Alex. Stevie is a great shopper - she comes by it naturally ;) She slept most of the time.

Good night.

A visit with my cousin Alex

Stevie met another one of her cousins this weekend. Alex Bilbrey from Toledo, OH came in to visit her TX relatives. She is staying with Dave & June. Alex is not only super cute with a supermodel build, but she is smart too! Alex is 17 and will be attending UT (University of Toledo)after she graduates HS next year - I thought she meant she was going to Texas when she said "UT". Oh well - Toledo is great too. ;)

Stevie is doing well. She slept from 11pm to 7am this morning! That was wonderful.
We've had a quiet day. I have spent the entire day deleting emails from my work email inbox (I'm sure everyone at Manuel will appreciate the space). I deleted over 5K emails. Scary.

Happy Monday everyone.

I'm getting HUGE!

Stevie Stats: 9 lbs 9 oz ; 22.25 inches long ; head measurement 14.5"

Camp Christopher Total Donations to Date: $2,575 - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! You guys this is an awesome project to get involved with. We're passionate about these rooms for the children who need to stay in the Presby Plano Hospital. It's a wonderful facility and the staff is amazing. We're working and brainstorming on several ideas to raise additional money for the foundation. We'll keep you all posted. True to the nature of our family, whatever we do, it will be lots of fun!

Stevie had a follow up appointment at her pediatrician this past Tuesday. I almost fell on the floor in their office when they told me how much Stevie weighed - I couldn't beleive how much weight she gained! You guys - she is 3x the size she was when she was born!! Huge relief. Also the doctor said we could let her sleep longer through the night now - THANK YOU LORD!

I hope everyone is having a great week. We will continue to keep you posted on Camp Christopher donations, and any future events.

Love,
Erin

Two of my girls

Today, Ali, one of my nieces came over for a visit and some shopping. Mom watched Stevie while us two girls went out for a bit. Ali is a VERY super special niece and I love her bunches. Stevie really thought she was cool too. Ali will be 8 in October and she will be in the 2nd grade. My nephew Grant will be 10 in Sept! My other niece Bailey is 2 1/2 yrs. I can't believe how fast they grow up. They are super kids and we're so blessed to have them.

Also please continue to check out Jace's blog. His parents are also working on a room project at Presby Plano in the NICU. We're very excited and hope that you will support them as you have us. www.jacemcdougal.wordpress.com

I will update the Camp Christopher total next week. Thank you to everyone who has made a contribution. We can't tell you how thankful we are for each of you.

HAPPY "belated" BIRTHDAY LOR!!! Love you.

Happy Friday everyone.

Love,
Erin

New Stevie Pic

Here is Stevie's latest picture.

Camp Christopher Update - approaching $2,0000. Yeah!


Happy Saturday! Happy birthday to Zoe Tucker - we had a blast at your ice skating party today.

Love,
Steve and Erin

Great Week!

It was a great week - thank you Lord!

Stevie was weighed today at Dr. Mobley's - she gained a little over 1 lb in 2 weeks - that was a relief!
Stevie's current weight - 7 lbs 14 oz (she's HUGE!)
Camp Christopher total contributions to date - $1375 (only $23,625 to go) We can do it!

In addition to having her weight checked this week we also took her back to the pediatric eye specialist on Tuesday morning. She still has stage 1 retinopathy, BUT her eyes are okay, and developing normally. Thank you LORD! We will go back early Sept for her follow up and if all looks okay we will see hime next year!

It's so awesome to hear your child is okay and progressing - my single prayer is that Stevie will have a very long, happy, joy-filled life. I know that is what every parent wants for their child.

We're sharing a new video this week. We think it's funny when Stevie sucks on her pacifier or what we call her Nu-Nu (pr: noo-noo). She makes the craziest noises. I've heard people say that preemie babies have some crazy languages.

Enjoy and happy Friday!
Love, Erin

Friday July 18 - Camp Christopher Total to date

Stevie's new shades from Aunt Daisy. If Stevie is like me she'll have a thing for sunglasses, shoes, and handbags.

Stevie Stats - she's getting bigger and longer

Camp Christopher donations to date (as of Thurs afternoon) - $575.
Thank you thank you! We'll reach our $25,000 goal soon enough - some good things take a little longer to achieve! If you send a check, or call with credit card PLEASE tell them it is for: The Christopher & Stevie Hickman Fund so your donation will be appropriated correctly.

Donations can be mailed to:
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
Attn: Doug Anderson
6200 West Parker
Plano, TX 75093-9977

indicate on memo line of check "The Christopher & Stevie Hickman Fund"

Now the update on Miss Stevie:

This week has flown by. Thank you to my mom who came over for 3.5 days to take the night shift feedings and to help around our house. It was nice to get a full night of sleep. Steve's mom is coming to watch her Saturday night so we can have a date! We're so thankful and blessed to have our families close by.

Stevie is starting to get her nights and days on track. She is more awake now during the day, and is quiet from 11pm through 9am (she still has her bottle every 3 hrs).

Lastly - I swear this child toots more than any man I've known. I hear this is a good thing though. Keep on tootin Stevie.

Have a great Friday. TGIF!