The scariest day of our lives

September 16 started out ad a wonderful day. Gabriel came over and we had a wonderful time at the park after running a few errands. 

After we left the park we headed to the mall to grab a few things for Levi. Gabriel didn't want to go and I wanted to wait until Steve got off work but I decided to get it done and over with. Now, I wish I would have listened to Gabriel.

I put Levi in the carrier and wore him around while we shopped. We were there less then 20 minutes. I got what I needed and Levi was extremely tired and ready for a nap. We went to the car and I started to load up the boys. 

I put Levi's car seat in the front seat and set him in it. Right as I was putting him in, Gabriel opened the back door and a can of soda fell out of the car and started rolling into the street. Gabriel told me and I looked over and saw a big car coming so I turned and grabbed it before Gabriel went after it. Right as I turned back I saw the worst thing in my life.

I was only turned around for 3 seconds so when I looked back and saw Levi on the pavement, it took me a second to even realize what happened. He immediately started crying and I picked him up as quick as possible. I started crying and screaming and I put Gabriel in the car and called Steve.

Levi was screaming and his nose was bleeding and his forehead was bruised. I didnt know what to do. I was pacing back a forth and Steve couldn't understand a word I was saying but he said he was close and would be there in 2 minutes. I called my mom and then called 911. 

Steve showed up right away and held Levi while I tried to calm down.

It took 15 minutes for the fire truck to get there and even longer for the ambulance. The entire time I was just praying and asking God for his protection and healing over Levi. He calmed down and was so exhausted he tried to fall asleep but we kept him awake and alert. 

The ambulance got there and my mom, Levi and I rode in there. Levi screamed the entire time and I tried to calm him down but I wasn't able to sit near him. It was the worst drive of my life.

We got to the hospital not only did the nurse not let me take him out of the car seat (for absolutely no reason ) but then a cop came in and started taking pictures of Levi's face.  I felt like the worlds worst mother and continued sobbing while Steve held me. 

They took x-rays of Levi's entire body and then we sat there for hours waiting for a doctor to come in for 1 minute and tell us he was fine. Levi finally took a nap and calmed down which was a relief but I never calmed down. 

The miracle was that Levi was perfectly fine. He was playing and alert and even smiling and giggling. It was hard for me to accept that everything was fine and even 3 days later Im still stressed and thinking the worst. But I am trying to have faith and trust in God. I know that God protected Levi. It absolutely doesn't make any sense that he could fall 3ft-4ft face first and be completely fine. It is truly a miracle and I am so blessed. 

Finally asleep in the Emergency Room

Finally home

Still a happy, playful boy

I have the most wonderful son ever

Happy boy at the park with dad

What happened to our little baby?

5 Month Photo Shoot

Sitting like a big boy

Sitting in the bath, learning how to splash

 

Levi loves his Grandpa

Having fun at the park with Uncle Gabriel

Levi's Dedication/Alaska State Fair

August 29, 2009 was a very exciting day. 

We went to church and dedicated Levi in front of the congregation. It was special because we were able to ray over Levi in front of everyone and make a commitment to not only raise Levi the best way possible, but to raise him to be a warrior and a man of God.

Then, after church we headed to the fair! Its hard to believe that a year ago I had just found out I was pregnant. This year we were able to go to the fair as a family and it was a lot of fun.

Levi slept most of the time

August...

...has been a wonderful and very busy month.

Levi has grown more in the last month than I could have ever imagined. He is now sitting up on his own for short periods of time and can catch himself if he starts to fall over. He is rolling ALL over the place and is very very quick. He can get up on his knees and he scoots a lot. I think he'll be crawling in no time.

Tom and Kellie came to visit and got to see Levi for the first time. It was very special and a wonderful to see them.

We went to the Alaska State Fair for the first time as a family of 3 (pictures coming soon) and Levi did wonderful.

We dedicated Levi at church (pictures coming soon) and it was very special.

I turned 19 years old. Its hard to believe that I was only 17 when Steve and I got married and when I found out I was pregnant. Now Im 19 with a wonderful husband, a perfect son, and a crazy dog.

I have been sewing a lot and hoping to get a business license and talk to some stores soon about selling my stuff.

AND

It is probably our last month of nice weather and being outside... we have enjoyed it very much.

Standing up while holding onto the couch

I have been sewing a lot lately and Levi is my perfect model.

My 19th Birthday

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Meeting Grandpa Hanks for the first time

3 Generations

mmmmmmmm

Hanging out with Uncle Gabriel and Grandma while Steve and I went to the Norma Jean concert.

At Uncle Pete's first soccer game

Levi's first time in his johnny jumpy up, he loved it.

My favorite boys in the world

Sitting up like a big boy

Hanging out with Brooklynn

Beautiful blue eyed boy

Just like daddy

My birthday gift- Levi enjoys it just as much as I do :)