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Haley Matisse Purdy. Sound's good, doesn't it? Mommy and Daddy gave me this name because Daddy likes astronomy and Mommy likes art. Just kidding. They gave me the name just because they liked it. Anyway, welcome to my page! Here's where you get the lowdown on my life. And what a life it's been. Full of adventures, both fun and dangerous, as well as laughter, tears, beautiful scenery and a cast of interesting characters. The ultimate Hollywood extravaganza! Check back often for the continuing saga of my life... Previous episodes:

July 1, 2002-Approval! Sept 11, 2002-A potential placement Sept 13, 2002-Talked with the birth mother Sept 27, 2002-I'm born! Sept 29, 2002-The MRI and diagnosis Oct 7, 2002-It's official; we're home! Oct 11, 2002-1st Visit with Pediatrician Oct 15, 2002-Surgery... Oct 17, 2002-Recovery Oct 22, 2002-Moving forward Nov 7, 2002-Shunt scare Nov 11, 2002-Pro pix & development Dec 5, 2002-Florida trip & Doctors' Apps Jan 16, 2003-Christmas, surgery and therapy Feb 11, 2003-Early intervention Mar 4, 2003-First solid food; Babysittin' Adventures Mar 13, 2003-I rolled over!!! Apr 15, 2003-6-month Stuff Apr 24, 2003-Moving toward finalization and more therapy May 20, 2003-Back from Kentucky; Additional OT Jun 4, 2003-Still waiting for finalization Jul 2, 2003-She's mobile!; Peek-a-boo Jul 28, 2003-Holiday in Portland; Virus! Sep 15, 2003-First steps; Finalization drags on Nov 8, 2003-New Cousin; Halloween Jan 16, 2004-Drama in Kentucky Jan 27, 2004-Christmas; Settling in Mar 1, 2004-MRI results; Signed court petitions Apr 23, 2004-Going thru phases; Time to Finalize! June 4, 2004-Whirlwind month of May July 13, 2004-Summer vacation; Moving to a new class August 16, 2004-Summer activities October 15, 2004-Turning two; More school, doctors and therapy January 11, 2005-Halloween; Another shunt surgery