This is Shannon's sister Becky. I have officially hacked her blog. I keep telling my sister that she needs to post what is happening on her blog so that her friends and family can be up to date. She has not listened to the wise advice of her younger sister! So I am doing it for her.
The Dummer's finally got their perfect baby. After two failed adoptions they were blessed with Elizabeth Marisa (Lizzy) who was born at the end of September. She is amazing and fits right in the Dummer clan. Shannon and Kevin were able to take a mini vacation to California to pick her up. They were able to do this because of Shannon's amazing sister who came to watch the other kids (oh wait, that's me!) J/K We were all very excited to meet Lizzy, especially Ellie! Ellie informed us all that Lizzy is her baby sister and no one else could hold her. The Dummer family is complete, unless I can talk my sister into adopting one more for me to hold!
Now on to the next great news! Ellie had her heart echo done in November. We (or I should say I) was thinking that her next open heart surgery would be in March. I am happy to tell you all that I was wrong. Her heart looks amazing!!! There has not been any real significant changes since her last echo was done. Great news!!!! The cardiologist is going to try to postpone surgery until late summer or early fall! Also, Ellie is no longer tube fed. She is a big fan of 5 guy burgers and fries. I guess that saying no news is good news applies to the Dummer family.
Check back frequently because I now have full access to the Dummer blog and will update it! Shannon picks sleep over blogging. I don't blame her. She is an amazing mom to her 5 kids! Hopefully she can get some sleep soon! Love you Sis!
