We could not have ordered more beautiful or perfect weather for today's Baby Steps 3K Walk and NICU Reunion! We headed over to the state fair grounds and get all set for the walk. Grandma, Auntie Kristine and Zander joined us.
It was so great having them walk with us and made this already very important event that much more special and memorable. We unbuckled Zander's shoulder straps, so he LOVED being able to sit up and see everything and bang on the tray on his stroller. Korri just kind of mellowed in the stroller for most of the walk. Finn was talkative and kind of wanted to walk, but mainly just wanted to be in the stroller (fine by me...might have taken us a couple hours if he had walked the whole thing!).
After the walk we went in to the reunion. Finn and I made a "quilt square" for the NICU Reunion quilt. I'd brought a picture along and we decorated it and taped it up on the "quilt" which was on the wall. We didn't do this last year because I forgot a picture (glad I remembered this year). I think they take the quilts and hang them in the NICU for staff to see how the graduates are doing. Pretty neat idea. We were one of the first...Finn's is on the left, second from the bottom (he picked a picture of him playing t-ball!).
Then we had lunch and headed home. We were all beat! Zander couldn't keep his eyes open, but he couldn't keep them shut either! Korri fell asleep on the way home (without her thumb) and with all four of us trying to keep her awake! Jim is now snoring on the couch!
Overall, what a great event and day. A super huge thank you to everybody who was able to make a donation to our walk. Our final total was $1385!!! Wow, what amazing support we have surrounding us. Also, thank you to all who supported us in other ways, such as sending positive thoughts and prayers our way. We are truly a very lucky and blessed family! My cup runneth over today.
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