Trevor's Final Four

Hi Everyone,
I have had some requests for updated pictures and some news on how I have been doing . . . so, I thought I would give you my "Final Four" pic's on some of my favorite things . . . Top Four words I can say:
1) Hi (this was my first word)
2) Mama
3) Dada
4) Bat (as you can see I like my yellow bat)

Top Four games I like to play:
1) Peek-a-Boo (as seen above)
2)Driving my race car (that my uncle Timmy and aunt Hollywood gave me) -
I can really push the button on the remote to make it go and turn - my Nonnie taught me how!
3) Patty-cake (I like to roll that dough!)
4) Playing Ball (rolling them, putting them in a hoop, kicking them - I love it all)

Top Four things that make me laugh:
1) Pretty much anything my Daddy does - especially when he dances around or chases after me and mommy.
2) Being tickled
3) When Andy from the TV show "The Office" sings
4) Watching Dog and Cat animal bloopers

Top Four favorite things (besides my fam and friends):
1) DOGS!! I love them - big or small and especially when they bark
2) Swinging on the swings at the park (see pic below)
3) Going to see Daddy at the gym
4) Learning to walk - crawling is fun too - but standing is my favorite

And, I bet you want my pics for the real Final Four . . . well, I am not a betting man, but I have a good friend who told me to cheer for Villanova all the way . . . I even have my own Villanova onesie - so maybe it is destiny?

And last but not least . . . here's a short video of me in action (sorry that it starts off sideways):

WE DID IT!!

I just got a call from Mary Birch this week and they said we are able to buy the crib! They were so very thankful and they are going to have a plaque made for the crib. Jeff and I are overwhelmed by all of your generosity. It has been so amazing to watch so many come together around a common purpose to do something really awesome for the babies in the NICU. What a blessing for our family to watch this community do something great together. Trevor's 1st Birthday will forever be memorialized. Thank you. You are all amazing.

More thank you's are due to:

• Claudia Aldana
  
• Gena Kyllo


• Melva Hale


• Donna Lalev


• Mary Tucci


• Nicole & Richard Schmaeling


• Barbara & Wayne Clookie
  

With all our Love,

The Roses

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

I wanted to take a minute and publicly thank those of you who have already donated to the Warrior Fund to purchase a new crib for the babies in the NICU. It is because of you that this birthday wish is coming true . . .

THANK YOU:

• Amy Benson (aka auntie ABC)
• Great Aunt Kay Baldwin (you spoil me Auntie!)
• Kenn and Jere Carlson (my adopted grandparents)
• Bruce & Vonnie Fox (aka - the one and only Papa & Nonnie),
• Brad, Jen & Braydn Fox (aka Uncle B, Aunt Jen and Cousin Braydn)
• Dennis & Carla Kent (aka Corrith's parents-thank you!!),
• Monty & Athalie Okken (more adopted grandparents - I'm so lucky)
• Tiffany Rady (wow - dear old friend of mom and dad's - thank you so much!),
• Andrew, Annette & Spence Richards (aka the RoRiches!),
• Dennis and Jean Rose (aka the one and only Papa & Nana),
• Mama & Dada Rose,
• Tim Rose & Hollie Waite (aka Uncle T & Aunt Hollywood),
• Scott, Linsey & Hunter Wildey (and sweet baby girl on the way!)

Together we raised $2,525!! We (my parents & I) are so amazed and touched by everyones generosity for this cause that is so near our hearts.

Only $661.75 before we can purchase the crib, and once this goal is reached I will send a final email telling you we reached the goal.

And from the bottom of my heart - Thank you. Love, Trevor

Warrior Fund Update

I only have a second for a quick update, but I wanted to let you know the awesome news . . . we have raised a total of $2,525 for the pedi crib!! Only $661.75 to go. You are amazing!! Keep you posted as the final donations are rolling in.
Donation thank yous and a birthday recap in my next note.
TJR

Trevor's Warrior Fund - My Birthday Wish

Hi Everyone, I bet you can't believe that I will be one year old soon (my parents sure can't). Well, I thought the best way to celebrate the first year of my life, would be to give back to the place that helped me grow from a 1lb 14 oz preemie to the healthy baby my parents got to take home on May 4th. So, my one wish for my birthday is to be able to buy a new crib for the Mary Birch NICU. Here's a picture:

They are pretty tricked out and have everything that a preemie would need to help them along the way to recovery. I recently found out that they only have six of these cribs and about half the babies in there need a crib (the others are still in an isolette, cause they need the extra warmth), so the ones that don't get this crib go into what my mom refers to as "a plastic tub on wheels". Basically, not the homiest of places. I was fortunate enough to get one of the nice cribs when I was there and well it made it feel more like home, as you can see from the pictures below:

Somehow knowing my animals were there to keep me company when my parents were not was comforting to them.

And every night before my parents left to go home to sleep they would pray that angels would watch over me from the four corners of this crib and protect me while they couldn't be there. My hope is that we can provide the same safe, comfortable, home like place for another baby warrior who is in the NICU fighting for their life.

So, for my birthday I want to do a fundraiser to help purchase one of these cribs. They aren't cheap, so really need all the help I can get. These specially made cribs are $3,186.75, but with your help, I think we can do it! Any amount will help and you will be making a BIG difference to so many more children and families for years to come.

To donate towards this crib, please send a check to:
Sharp HealthCare Foundation

Attention: Shawna Fallon

8695 Spectrum Center Blvd

San Diego, CA 92123

* On the memo line, please write: Fund #267 NICU - (Trevor's Warriors)

Or call directly to make a credit card donation at (858) 499-4800 or (858) 499-4820 and tell her it is for Trevor's Warrior Fund #267 NICU.

I am hoping we can raise the money by my birthday on February 16, 2009. This is the only gift I am asking for my birthday, and it will be the gift of life to so many babies.

Thank you for your help!
Love,
Trevor

My New Year's Resolutions, by Trevor Jalen

So, I've been sitting back thinking about what I want to accomplish this year, and here's the rundown:
1) Learn to speak a foriegn language (English).
2) Find a fuel efficient form of transportation (walking). Here's my latest trick:

3) Really sink my teeth into a new project (that is once I get a few more - I currently have three and counting!)
4) Get fat . . . that is put on some extra pounds. Though my belly is looking much rounder these days:

5) Take my self less seriously (embrace my silly side):

6) Spend more time with family (here's me with some now):

7) Make some more new friends (here's me with one of my newest friends Luke Tankersley and below with the guy who always got my back, Spence Richards). :)

8) And finally, be thankful for everyday, cause I know they are worth fighting for.

Time Flies . . .

Sorry, it's been so long since I blogged, but my family has been keeping me pretty busy. Lots of birthday's . . . started out with my dad's, cousin Jen's and cousin Braydn's B-days in November, then my Nana Rose's b-day, onto my Papa Roses' and Aunt Deano, to my Papa Fox's and then baby Jesus and then finally my mom's to round out December! What a month of celebrations!

I especially LOVED Christmas . . . what a special first this was for me. I heard the Christmas story from the Bible for the first time as Papa Rose read it aloud . . . how amazing that Mary (9 months pregnant) rode on a donkey and gave birth in a manger . . . and I thought my birth was a difficult one!

It was so special to spend this time with family and friends. And even though I couldn't buy my mom and dad a gift, they smiled at me and told me I was their best gift of all.

And now today, we are celebrating another year passing and new year beginning. And what a year it has been. I thought it would be cool to go back to the NICU to visit some old friends and they couldn't believe how BIG I had gotten . . . you see, I see myself everyday, so I hardly notice the change, but they reminded me of what a long way I had come. They said there was no trace of the NICU still on me and reminded me how blessed I am to be so healthy today, after all I had been through this year. Here's a picture of me and one of my primary nurses, Dulce . . . remember her . . . she was always setting me up with other cute baby girls from the NICU. :)

Other recent pic's:

Paul, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters (where mom works) and me at the agency Holiday Lunch!

Me and some of the BBBS Girls . . . I can't get enough of all this attention from all the pretty ladies . . . can't wait to see you all again soon!!

Me and Nonnie out for a walk:

Cuddles with mama!I still fight eating on certian days, and this day the food won!


Finally, I have to say that I can't get enough of our San Diego Chargers! What a season!
Maybe someday I'll be like LT!

GO CHARGERS!!!