well, it's been a really long time!!!! i am going to set our blog to private, so if you would like to be added to the list, please email me. feathersfam@yahoo.com thanks!!!

No pics

Hey, Nathan and I have decided to no longer put photos on our blog. We will keep you updated on what's going on with our lives, but no more pics. For several reasons, but we just don't feel comfortable with people being able to access photos of our family and use them for whatever purpose (which has happened!).

All Done!

Today we had to be at the hospital for Amelia's surgery by 6:30AM and believe it or not, we were home by 11:00AM. The surgery went really well, and Amelia is doing great. She, of course, was a little uncomfortable after the surgery, but with a little pain medicine, she's been her same old happy self. She's a little sleepier than normal, but that's to be expected. The problem has been taken care of, and prayerfully, that's Amelia's last surgery. Thank you to all of you for your prayers for Amelia.

Baptism

Last weekend, we had our first baptism service. It was such a joy to see new Christians making a public display of their faith. We cried in rejoicing with them (or should I say, I and many of the girls cried!). What a day!!!

Watershed in the Community

Our church, Watershed, is really trying to find ways we can become more and involved in the community. This summer, there are lots of events that we are helping our with. This is one event we did last weekend where we provided inflatable games. It was a huge success! The kids loved it (and so did the parents!).

First Time

The first time Amelia had juice, she didn't really like it. She made a "yuck" face and spit it out. The first time she had a banana...that was a different story! The first time Amelia brushed her teeth, all she wanted to was chew on the toothbrush.

Strongman Competition

In Grandview, we had a Strongman's Competition. Our family went to watch all these big guys lifting unbelievable amounts of weight. Zeke had a lot of fun playing.

Another Surgery

We need all of your prayers, on Tuesday we had an appointment with the doctor who did Amelia's belly surgery when she was born. I had become concerned because she had a round risen part above her belly button. So we went in to check on it. He said she has a epicgastric hernia and that they are going to have to do surgery to correct it. Luckily it is an out patient surgery, but it's her forth surgery!!!! We are feeling the stress of it and a little frustrated about how much she's been through. But God has made this little lady so strong. She bounces back really quick. The surgery is scheduled for July 9, first thing in the morning. So please pray for us. Thank you so much.

Pool Time

Since summer break, we've been at the pool almost everyday. We got pool passes for the summer and intend on becoming pool rats :) The first day the water was freezing. Zeke had a blast jumping in and playing with the other kids. Amelia on the other hand, didn't really care for the cold water. But she's getting used to it.

Kenny Chesney

I got a free ticket to go see Kenny Chesney!!! It was such a great concert, and we were in the 10th row. Sugarland and Pat Green were there too. Sugarland was awesome!! I just loved how cute she was. Kenny put on such a great show too. By the end of the night, I thought I wasn't going to have a voice.

Memorial Day

When we were in NY, my whole family was there. My mom and my dad. My grandmother, Mammy, and some of my cousins. It was so wonderful!

Hola Chase

For Memorial Day weekend, we went to NY to visit my family. And to meet my sister Delia's new addition, Chase. He was born at 28 weeks and was 2lbs 10oz. He was very little and was in the NICU for two months. Now he weighs almost 5 lbs and is finally home. He is still on oxygen, but at least he's home!!!! We had a great time with my family. Time together is few and far between so we cherish every moment that we're with them. Oh, and for those of you who don't know...my mom is a Christian now. On April 15th, she called me and said she was done running!!! What a day that was!

Amelia's Development

As far as the doctors are concerned, Amelia is developing normally. She has hit all the "normal" marks (with the exception of sitting). We are so blessed by our little angel! So here are some pictures of her "developmental" phases. She is rolling around all over the place. No more laying her down and walking away!! (She rolled under her swing by herself the other day) She has two teeth, and she is teething again. And we practice daily helping her to sit.

Hayden's here!!!

On Saturday, May 19th at 5:29PM our nephew, Hayden Isaac was born. Weighing in at 9lb!!!! He's a big boy!! After Zeke's party we got a call that he was born, so we headed to the hospital. Zeke was excited to meet his new cousin and so were we.

Birthday Party...Spiderman is here!!!!

For Zeke's birthday, we rented a costume, and Spiderman came to his party. He was sooooo thrilled! All his friends loved it too. Well, some were a little scared at first, but they warmed up to him. Zeke has also really loved the idea of costumes lately. So he got a Batman costume from his friends, Fergus and Freddy, and Spiderman costume from his Grandma Marlene. He loved that!!! He and his friends also loved the Spiderman pinata...

Bath time

For the first time, Ezekiel and Amelia took a bath together. It was hard to keep the cup away from Zeke. He wanted to pour water on Amelia. He just wanted to help, but with some supervision, Amelia was clean. It was just so adorable. Ezekiel is such a great big brother. He just loves Amelia. And man, can he make her laugh. They get along so well. Let's just hope it stays that way as they get older!

Happy Birthday Ezekiel

Ezekiel celebrated his birthday on May 12th. He was so excited when he woke up. He, of course, wanted to open his presents right away. We planned his birthday party for the next weekend (just in case Uncle Jeff and Aunt Heidi had their baby- which they didn't...haha). But he had a big day on his birthday anyway. A friend of Zeke's, Caiden, had is birthday party. The Zeke went to Chucky Cheese with Grandma and Pap pap. What a big day. Oh, and I added a picture of Zeke shooting a web (he is in LOVE with Spiderman). Needless to say, most of his presents were...Spiderman!

Busy Body

For the past several months, Zeke randomly asks to talk to people on the phone. He wants to talk to his Grandmas, his friends, his aunts or uncles...pretty much anyone. It hilarious!!! This spring he also started to learn how to pedal his bike. We were so excited! He was too.

Easter Day

On Easter, it was pretty crazy. Waking up and going to church at 7:00AM to get ready for the tatoo artist and set up for the drama and everything else that is normal to set up. After church we went to Nathan's parents house to celebrate Easter. Dad, Gwenda, and Ryan went as well.

Easter

My dad, Gwenda and Ryan came out to our house for Easter this year. It was a great weekend, minus the fact that Zeke had to go to his Easter egg hunts in a winter coat and hat!!!! Especially since we'd experienced such nice days prior to Easter. Easter Sunday was great too. If you want to check out what we did for our Easter service, a couple newspapers in Columbus did articles and here is one of the links copy the first part and then paste it then copy the next part and add it to what you already pasted. http://www.dispatch.com/dispatch/content/local_news/stories/
2007/04/09/crosstat.ART_ART_04-09-07_A1_VP6B19A.html