Stellan McKinney

I would really like to ask for prayers for a five month old little boy named Stellan Mckinney. I was turned onto this website http://www.mycharmingkids.net by a sorority sister Michelle Dumas, thanks Michelle. This mother has really effected me today. She was told when she was at 20 weeks pregnant her baby had several cardiac arrythmias and disorders and that her child would surely die in the womb or at birth. She started asking for prayer on her blog and it has truely taught our country (and the world for that matter) the power of prayer. McKinney says her website is approaching seven million hits—which averages out to 20 to 30 hits every five seconds. Stellan was born in October perfectly healthy. However, in March his heart went back into superventricular tachycardia and will not revert out of this rhythm. This could pose to be fatal to this small baby. The family lives in Minnesota but the mom, known as "MckMama" and baby Stellan were flown to Boston Children's Hospital a week ago and he had a major surgery on Tuesday. The surgery was not as successful as they had hoped. And if you read today, unfortunately his heart is back in this irreversible rhythm. I have been truely touched reading this mother's blog today and reading about her faith in Jesus Christ. It is remarkable. Yet at the same time I have been crying (yes crying at work) for her and the helplessness she must feel. It is 3:39 in the afternoon and I cannot wait to get home and a kiss and hug all over Garrett, so grateful he is healthy and that I am not sitting in a NICU wondering what God has in store for me next. I hope you are truely touched by this womans faith and the following worldwide who are praying for her. The coolest part is she asked everyone to wear orange the day of his surgery and send her a picture, check this out, "http://www.mycharmingkids.net/2009/04/orange-for-stellan.html". It has taught me something about humanity and that faith is alive in this world!

Easter update!

Sorry it has been a week before getting up Easter photos but "the blogger" has been ill. I started getting sick the Friday before Easter and I was really bad by Saturday and had high fevers, chills, and severe body aches that lasted until Wednesday. I have been in bed for 5 days now and I am tired of it, yuck! Therefore as you probably guessed I was in bed for all of Easter weekend. Brandon and Garrett had a good time. Brandon brought Garrett home on Thursday to spend time with Grandma Kline. They had a great time and Garrett was nice and spoiled! I joined the crew on Friday but was not much fun. The weekend was spent mainly visiting with friends and family. Brandon got in some tee time with Noah and Lance so that was fun. Brandon and Garrett went to chruch with Lance and Keri on Easter Sunday. My mom hosted lunch for everyone in Lance's family, ours and Grnadma Kline on Sunday. It was full of good food, sweets and an Easter egg hunt. I drug myself off the couch for that, I couldnt miss my baby's first egg hunt! Garrett really was not that interested in the egg hunt and hates trying to walk on the uneven ground! He loved looking in his Easter basket and the plastic eggs though! Here are some pictures of the big day!

Those baby blues!

Well as promised I wanted to share with you Garrett's first year pcitures and his 1st birthday memories! Garrett went to see Dr Kristen yeserday for his 12 month visit and he is 22 lbs 10 oz and 28.5 inches. In other words he is stocky monkey! Garrett had another big milestone this weekend. He had his first overnight at his great aunt Rebecca's while Brandon and I went to Erin Hillebrand's wedding, he did great! We are excited for Easter weekend and while post those festivties next week! Happy Easter to all!


He hated this hat. I am shocked Amanada got one with it on!


He loves Brinkley's bed.





Garrett showing us how old he is "1"!


Look at those baby blues!


I love my wagon!


End of pcitures so now I can get dirty!


My sister's fabulous four dressed in Easter best!


Happy Birthday to Garrett!

Happy Birthday Garrett!

Today we are celebrating Garrett's first birthday! It is so hard to be believe that one year has passed since God has blessed us with a son. Brandon and I truely feel that Garrett has enlightened our lives and our marriage. We do not think we could love anyone more! Although he is busy and keeps us on our toes, we have had the time of our life! Here are a few pictures from a year ago today at 4:59pm.




We already had a birthday party for Garrett last Saturday. We had so much fun spending time with family and good friends. Garrett was truely the entertainer when it came to sing "Happy Birthday" and eating cake. The video is around five minutes because he does eat 2 cupcakes and a plate then a big clap for the endI am glad the party went off without a hitch and a good time was had by all! Thanks to those who shared in that moment with us! Amanda Walter (aka: Kline family photographer) came to the party so we will have pictures up soon.

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11 months and counting.....

Sorry it has been so long since you have heard from the Kline family! Mommy has been studying for her PA boards which I took yesterday (finger crossed!) Anyway Garrett is now 11 months old! He is EVERYWHERE! Putting his pacifer in the toilet, unwraveling toilet paper, getting into the kitty litter, and trying to eat dog food! But Brandon and I truely loving every minute! Since we have posted last a lot has happened. My sister had Landon Tyler Stephens (#4!) he is awesome and loved so much! We went home a few weeks ago and I have posted some pictures of Garrett and the new baby. He was very unsure of mommy holding anyother baby! Also since we last posted our good friends Tara and Brad had Cole Bradley Sabelhaus. Garrett is going to have lots of boys to play with, I love it! Cole unfortunately has been having some breathing troubles. He was born with pulmonary hypertension, basically his lungs are still acting like he is in the womb! Please pray for our friends and this precious child. This is a very serious disorder and they need our prayers! Here are some pictures from the past month since we are so behind!


Garrett at the Children's Museum LegoLand





Valentine's Day dinner at Bucca Di Beppo, I "amore" spaghetti!






A visit from Addie Angermeier


They have lots of fun!


My new nickname is Linus. Blankie goes everywhere with me!


Me and baby Landon


Noah, Brooke, Garret, Aunt Keri and Landon


MARCH MADNESS!!!!!!

Garrett is really on the move now!

Wind me up and watch me go!

Happy Valentine's Day

Garrett wanted to give you hugs and kisses on Valentine's Day! We love you all!

I'm a big boy now!

Well Garrett is getting bigger and busier right before our eyes! This weekend we were forced to buy a new car since my '97 Camry went to heaven. We bought a '06 Honda Accord and with it had to come a new car seat for Garrett since he has grown out of his pumpkin seat. He is now 22 lbs! He was very excited about his big boy seat which came as a wonderful gift from Grandma Kline. Thanks Grandma! Garrett also took his first steps on January 17 (yes he is only 9 1/2 months old). He will walk about three steps between mom and dad and will hold onto one of our hands and walk beside us. Below is our video of our boy in action. He is so proud of himself!

The box is always the best part!

I have hope that one day he will help me clean!

Baby, Its cold outside!

We are cold! I am sure you are experiencing this as well. I had this great idea last night that I would bundle Garrett up and see what he thought about the elements! We as you can see, he didn't like the snow and the cold! Maybe there will be a snowman or two in his future but it was not happening on this night!








Happy 30th Birthday, daddy! My nieces bought those
candles and insisted I use them for his cake!

Busy buddy



"I wasn't trying to get into the fireplace, mommy
I promise" , hence the babygate on the front.