Marcus' First Birthday

Marcus was born on March 19, 2007 - he entered with world with a few health problems as a preemie. There were a few tense days for him as he clung to life and we as a family held steadfast to our faith and prayers.

He was transferred to the University of Utah's NBICU a few hours after he was born and there remained for nearly two weeks. Richard and Cynthia can still barely talk about it and the few thoughts or mentionings bring tears - we choose to stear our conversations away to the happier days that followed as Marcus gained his health.

Now, a year later, he is as healthy and active as any toddler. We celebrated his first birthday on the 20th. He dove into the frosting of the cake without an ounce of hesitation.



After transferring much of the frosting to his face and chest, Marcus was tired and sugar-loaded and needed a bath. He loves the water and played and giggled.



This was all very exciting by itself, but then Richard showed up with the new boat and the kids were beside themselves - climbing all over, pretending to drive, showing off. Richard was like a kid on Christmas morning - beaming at his favorite present. (And now we're forced to lose a few pounds so we can get up waterskiing rather than become an anchor, sinking straight to the bottom.)

Elise, Collin and Andrew

Happy Birthday to Marcus!!

Mom (Abuela), Marcus and me