Nathan's Hands

Nathan decided last night that he wanted to help me hold his bottle. I didn't put his hand there like I have to with Jacen. Yay Nathan!

We also practiced holding toys again yesterday.

Green Beans

We tried veggies for the first time Sunday night. As you can tell by the pictures though, he didn't like the green beans at all. He didn't like them any better today. On the up side, we have been giving him a spoon while we feed him, and he has actually managed to get it in his mouth!

Thanksgiving

We had a relaxing Thanksgiving at our house with friends, Wiley and Janelle. We had turkey, dressing, and all the fixings. We played games and visited. Here are a few pictures. Enjoy!

Jacen was worn out by the end of the day!

Grandpa and MeMe gave the boys Thanksgiving bibs.

Jacen likes the barn on the Exersaucer.

Daddy is still teaching Jacen to love computers.

I Can't Believe It Has Been Almost 6 Months

Time is continuing to fly. We are enjoying the boys every day. They continue to amaze us and make us smile. Kyle and I went shopping today for Christmas gifts for the boys which was lots of fun. The boys have their 6 month appointment on December 4th where I will be excited to get their new measurements.

Jacen is very interested in what Nathan is doing all the time. He will even look concerned when Nathan is crying. The boys enjoy playtime together as well as storytime.



I am definitely learning that God is in control. Nathan wasn't supposed to live very long, and he is now over 5 months old. He had refused to bottle ever since our last hospital stay, but now he is taking 1 ounce bottles. He is enjoying tummy time and even lifting his head. While sitting in the bumbo, he loves to look around and has started holding items that I put in his hand. Nathan and Daddy enjoyed watching The Muppet Movie together. Since the doctors increased the calorie count of Nathan's formula he has been a lot more alert and happy. He even slept for 5 hours last night in his bassinet. I DO realize that his kidneys are only functioning at 20%, but he is definitely my fighter. I am learning to cherish every moment through all of this. Please continue to pray for a miracle!



Jacen is really starting to grab things as well as put everything in his mouth even the side of the bumbo. He has decided it is more fun to sit in the bumbo and play with things on the floor rather than on the tray.

Professional Pictures

Tierney asked her sweet friend Krista to take pictures of the boys. We met at Tierney's house last week since we aren't supposed to go where there are a lot of people. Tierney and Krista were both awesome. The pictures are wonderful. Below are 40 of the 42 she gave us. We left out 2 that we are going to pick from for a Christmas card. Enjoy!

Nathan