NICU gettogether

When my kids were in the NICU, I got a lot of strength and support from two other moms who were going through a similar preemie-rollercoaster. Their kids were born at the same time and at the same Gestational Age as Julian and Caleb. We would talk about getting together when our kids were out of the hospital and big and healthy. At the time, it seemed like that was soooo far away. Each day in the NICU was an eternity. But somehow we got through it and today we celebrated Cole's first birthday at Douglas Park in Santa Monica. Our babies had a lot of fun together, Caleb kept grabbing the other kids' bottles and Julian couldn't stop squaking and waving his arms around in delight. Little Abigail is just getting herself around everywhere and Thomas was so sweet, he loved being with his daddy. Ryder was so big and Cole was so cute! I just wanted to scoop them all up and give them the greatest hugs and kisses. They are such hardy little warriors. Thanks for the great gettogether Cole, your first year you overcame tremendous obstacles and came out the conqueror. Way to go little guys!