Layden's is Jaundice

Layden's bilirubin level are high, he started on phototherapy (light treatment). The blue wave length of natural light is absorbed by the bilirubin chemical in his skin when it is exposed to the light. 

Ryleigh meets Layden's: Big Brother

"Big Brother"

I look into your face big brother,
I wonder what we’ll do,
When I am big enough to stand,
And one day play with you.
I look into your face big brother,
and give a great big smile,
I love it when you spend time with me
And play with me awhile.
I look into your face big brother,
I’m watching all you do ,
I cannot wait until I grow up
And be a big kid just like you.

Layden's Birth

With hearts filled with love, we proudly introduce our son, Layden Paul Stimmel Watch out world, here comes another Stimmel boy! Meet our new little buba. 7 1/2 week early, were happy to say that Layden is a health boy and will be really to play in 1 to 2 months ready to play. Our son is a most precious gift.

"I love you"

I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
Our life together has just begun,
You're part of me my little one.

As mother with child, each day I grew,
My mind was filled with thoughts of you.

I'd daydream of the things we'd share,
Like late-night bottles and teddy bears.
Like first steps and skinned knees,
Like bedtime stories and ABC's.

I thought of things you'd want to know,
Like how birds fly and flowers grow.
I thought of lessons I'd need to share,
Like standing tall and playing fair.

When I first saw your precious face,
I prayed your life be touched with grace.
I thanked the angels from above,
And promised you unending love.

Each night I lay you down to sleep,
I gently kiss your head and cheek.
I count your little fingers and toes,
I memorize you eyes and nose.

I linger at your nursery door,
Awed each day I love you more.
Through misty eyes, I dim the light,
I whisper "I Love You" every night.

I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
As mother and child our journey's begun,
My heart's yours forever little one.

"A Mother's Love For Her Son"

A mother's love for her son is pure and special.
It can not be broken or reckon with.
It's a kind of love that softens even the hardest of hearts.
Love between mother and son is strong and visible from the sea.
It brings peace of mind and drys sad tears.
It can bring a man to his knees and make him weep.
A mother's love for her son is not hidden or shy,
but is ever lasting that grows stronger each day.

Ryleigh's 2nd B-Day gifts with Daddy

12-15-2005

Happy 2nd Birthday My Sweet Boy!!

"A Son's Love"

A little boy once came to me and said I love you Mama,
bringing a tear to my eye.
He climbed up my leg and sat upon my lap,
and with smiling eyes he gave me a hug.
Holding me so tight he gave a quick squeeze.
He grabs my hand and with a tug he brings me to my knees.
He looks in my eyes with two hands on my face
and says Mama I'll never leave you.
Nothing means more then the love of my son.

Ryleigh's 2nd Birthday Party

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Ryleigh,

You have brought me nothing but pure joy since that very first moment. Watching you grow, absorbing the world around you, inquisitive and delighted to learn, I’m reminded each day of the treasure you bring into my world.

As all mothers do, I have goals, dreams and wishes for you. I have, as you can imagine, dozens of them, but on your 2nd birthday, I will limit myself to the five I wish for most.

I wish for the kind heart I see you in now to stay firmly in place.  Keep it, nurture it, handle it with care.  Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you are too sensitive.  You think to tell other parents their child did well in a game. The best part of my day is the joy infused by your smile, your hugs, the tender way you put your hand on my face or suddenly say, “Mommy, I love you?”  I couldn’t live without your affection and kindness.

Don’t ever apologize for who you are, for what you want, for how hard you have worked or where you are going in life. I don’t doubt you will work hard, but I can already see signs that you are quick to apologize, to back down. Don’t. You have learned this from me and I wish I could take it back.  Stand your ground, be proud of you.  Do not live to make others happy or to measure up to someone else’s expectations.  

I wish you wins and losses, trophies and empty shelves.  As much as I would love to see you succeed in everything you do… as much as I believe in your gifts, I must wish you challenges.  For it is within the losses, the 3rd, 4th and 5th places, and the failures that your character will be built. It is my job, as your mom, to do my best to guide you through these moments. If everything was to be easy for you, you would be ill-prepared for the ‘real’ world.  I promise you, life is not always easy.

Your dreams: do them.  Your heart: follow it.  Your family: treasure them. Your friends: be loyal to them. Your fears: embrace them and allow them to make you stronger.  The money you earn: respect it. Your passion: LIVE IT.

Seek joy.  Every single day, find something that makes you happy and do it.  Be it big or small – an act of kindness, listening to a song you love, calling a friend, watching a ball game with your dad  - it quite simply doesn’t matter.  What matters is that you spend a portion of each day smiling and laughing.  This is how you came in to the world, it is only fitting that keep the tradition going.

And my ‘one to grow on’ - I wish to be here for each of your moments…. to keep you on track.

Ryleigh, you are what bliss looks like in a little boy.  You are dirty and messy, you snuggle and love me. I melt when you say, “I haven’t had my hugs and kisses yet today, Mommy”.  I adore that you need to be burrowed into your bed at night in order to sleep.  I will never forget your need for extra light, how you still climb in to my bed in the morning (sometimes in the middle of the night) just because I’m ‘warm’.

And nothing gets to me more than hearing you say, “I love you, my Mommy”. Thank you, my sweet boy – for completing our family.

I will always love you, my buddy.

Love Mommy

Ryleigh's Christmas photos

With a world of love, son
This greeting comes today,
To wish you Merry Christmas
In a very special way,
To wish you lots of happiness
And good luck all year too,
And finally to say son
I (we) really do love you

A very merry Christmas