It's official...
I'm a HORRIBLE blogger!
So the plan is to:
...update you {all 3 of you readers! ::grin::} on life...
...tell you about our amazing Thanksgiving...
...make a birthday party post...
...fill you in on Christmas...
...have Andrew write a post or two {after all it is HIS blog ;)}
But for now:
So the plan is to:
...update you {all 3 of you readers! ::grin::} on life...
...tell you about our amazing Thanksgiving...
...make a birthday party post...
...fill you in on Christmas...
...have Andrew write a post or two {after all it is HIS blog ;)}
But for now:
Birthday boy...
My sweet boy you are seven years old today!
Seven!
I am nearly speechless...{nearly.} ;)
It seems like yesterday you burst into this world {quickly I might add!} and were placed on my chest with that head full of dreamy dark hair. My whole world as I knew it forever changed that day and I am so grateful; so very thankful.
Seven years ago today as I attempted to prepare myself for your arrival I had no idea the blessings in store! Who knew so much wisdom could come in such a small package! I am daily thankful for you in my life!
You, my sweet son, have taught me so much. You are kind, encouraging, forgiving, and such a beautiful spirit. You know no stranger. You are empathetic and always a helper. You are strong and gentle. You are quick to admit mistake and always loving despite others short comings. Son, I desire to be more like you. Even as a young boy you are such a vision of Christ. You are faithful and bold. You are approachable and direct. You are a light.
You have taught me how fleeting time is!
I will so cherish the memories past, the moments now, and the days ahead.
A few of your {current} favorite things:
PEOPLE!
You know no stranger and love meeting new people. You are blessed with many friends.
Family and Friends
You love just be at home with mom or dad but just as well enjoy the company of your many friends {of all ages I might add!}
School and Church
You enjoy science the most and your class experiments. You have an inclination toward art and music as well. You look forward to every Sunday and love to soak in the stories and lessons of our Savior.
Sports
Soccer {watching or playing}
UT Football
The Cowboys {you are no fair-weather fan!}
Toys
LEGOS!
your Ninetendo DSi
puzzles and board games
and more LEGOs!
Foods
Spaghetti
"baby" oranges
carrots and hummus
fish
Just about anything..."except tomatoes"
Color
blue
Movies/Television
ELF
Alvin and the Chipmunks
The Sandlot
{...you don't watch TV at mom's house ;)}
Things to do
Feed the ducks
Read books at Barnes and Noble
Go with Mom to Starbucks for chocolate milk
Go with Dad to soccer practice
Go to movies
Play with LEGOs
Hang out with friends
Lately you've...
...begun to spell and read. It is such a JOY to see you grow!
...lost your two front teeth!
...shared your lunch with a classmate who forgot there's.
...gone to the beach.
Happy Birthday precious boy! You are dearly and greatly loved.
Seven!
I am nearly speechless...{nearly.} ;)
It seems like yesterday you burst into this world {quickly I might add!} and were placed on my chest with that head full of dreamy dark hair. My whole world as I knew it forever changed that day and I am so grateful; so very thankful.
Seven years ago today as I attempted to prepare myself for your arrival I had no idea the blessings in store! Who knew so much wisdom could come in such a small package! I am daily thankful for you in my life!
You, my sweet son, have taught me so much. You are kind, encouraging, forgiving, and such a beautiful spirit. You know no stranger. You are empathetic and always a helper. You are strong and gentle. You are quick to admit mistake and always loving despite others short comings. Son, I desire to be more like you. Even as a young boy you are such a vision of Christ. You are faithful and bold. You are approachable and direct. You are a light.
You have taught me how fleeting time is!
I will so cherish the memories past, the moments now, and the days ahead.
A few of your {current} favorite things:
PEOPLE!
You know no stranger and love meeting new people. You are blessed with many friends.
Family and Friends
You love just be at home with mom or dad but just as well enjoy the company of your many friends {of all ages I might add!}
School and Church
You enjoy science the most and your class experiments. You have an inclination toward art and music as well. You look forward to every Sunday and love to soak in the stories and lessons of our Savior.
Sports
Soccer {watching or playing}
UT Football
The Cowboys {you are no fair-weather fan!}
Toys
LEGOS!
your Ninetendo DSi
puzzles and board games
and more LEGOs!
Foods
Spaghetti
"baby" oranges
carrots and hummus
fish
Just about anything..."except tomatoes"
Color
blue
Movies/Television
ELF
Alvin and the Chipmunks
The Sandlot
{...you don't watch TV at mom's house ;)}
Things to do
Feed the ducks
Read books at Barnes and Noble
Go with Mom to Starbucks for chocolate milk
Go with Dad to soccer practice
Go to movies
Play with LEGOs
Hang out with friends
Lately you've...
...begun to spell and read. It is such a JOY to see you grow!
...lost your two front teeth!
...shared your lunch with a classmate who forgot there's.
...gone to the beach.
Happy Birthday precious boy! You are dearly and greatly loved.
Pumpkin Granola Bars
{I am so far behind on posts! Little man wants to show off his Halloween costume and I cant wait to unpack some neat happenings from Thanksgiving...but for now...a new favorite recipe :)}
Mr Andrew LOVES pumpkin and granola bars and with his allergy to tree nuts it's tough to find treats with no nuts so we made our own and they were GREAT! :)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg
1/4 cup butter at room temperature
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp molasses
2 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
{I added milled flaxseed, chopped peanuts {yes he can eat them! :)}, and a hand full of raisins}
Optional add ins:
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp shredded, unsweetened coconut
Directions:
Blend the pumpkin, egg, butter, honey, and molasses in a mixing bowl or food processor.
Add the oats, cinnamon, and extras; mix well.
Spread this mixture into a lightly greased jelly-roll type of pan.
Bake in a 350*F oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown. While still warm, cut into bars.
For very crisp bars, remove from pan to wire rack and cool completely.
Mr Andrew LOVES pumpkin and granola bars and with his allergy to tree nuts it's tough to find treats with no nuts so we made our own and they were GREAT! :)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg
1/4 cup butter at room temperature
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp molasses
2 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
{I added milled flaxseed, chopped peanuts {yes he can eat them! :)}, and a hand full of raisins}
Optional add ins:
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp shredded, unsweetened coconut
Directions:
Blend the pumpkin, egg, butter, honey, and molasses in a mixing bowl or food processor.
Add the oats, cinnamon, and extras; mix well.
Spread this mixture into a lightly greased jelly-roll type of pan.
Bake in a 350*F oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown. While still warm, cut into bars.
For very crisp bars, remove from pan to wire rack and cool completely.
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Update #2
The CT showed nothing significant (surprise surprise) so more tests will be done once he is well. His respiratory therapist started CPT today to help manually break up his clogged lungs. You may remember the VEST from earlier this year. The nurses here have been amazing and Andrew has had quite the fan club. {more on that later}
Keepin our fingers crossed to come home soon!
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Keepin our fingers crossed to come home soon!
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Update
Little man has confirmed pneumonia as well as atelectasis in the bottom lobes of both lungs and possibly the middle lobe of the right lung. His O2 stats are ranging from 86 to 89 on room air and he is winded easily. He has been on and off oxygen and is on a gamete of meds. A chest CT will be done in hopes of providing answers as to why he keeps getting pneumonia. However, he is quite the trooper and in great spirits...just a bit bored ;)
{and loving watching TV! We don't have ours hooked up at home but he does watch the occasional DVD.}
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This is his "TV watching" look ;) He completely zones out!
{and loving watching TV! We don't have ours hooked up at home but he does watch the occasional DVD.}
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This is his "TV watching" look ;) He completely zones out!
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