Family and Easter

We have had a busy week with family and Easter. After my Mom and Stepdad were here last weekend, Kyle's Dad and Stepmom came Monday through Thursday along with Aunt Laci for part of that time. Then to finish off the week, Kyle's Mom and Stepdad were here Friday and Saturday. Then today we went to an awesome Easter service at church, but Kyle had to do technology stuff. This meant I got to get both boys ready and into church. Well actually I texted Kyle to meet me in the parking lot, but he didn't get it. So I decided I could carry my purse, both bags, and both boys. I am sure I looked pretty funny. Thanks to Staci and Kim for your help!!!!

Boys

There are times when I think Jacen knows Nathan is sick. He often will go to Nathan's swing and touch him or push the swing. He will also look very concerned when he cries. In the second photo, he actually came over to Nathan and seemed to comfort him by taking his hand. Of course, there are the other times where he acts like a typical brother and hits him or pulls on him :)

Nathan

We have had an interesting feeding week with Nathan. We had days where he would scream during the entire bottle, sleep through the entire bottle, spit up the whole bottle, or refuse to bottle. So he did get the tube in his nose twice this week :(

Tummy time - look at him holding up his head!!!!!

Smiles

Nathan and I watched part of a Good Friday service on klove.com. He was very interested in the computer screen.

Jacen

Jacen loves crackers!

This week during snack time we worked on picking up puffs and holding our own cup.

Jacen loves things that open/close or turn like a book.

Jacen, Patches, and I went on a walk on Saturday. Jacen wasn't sure about his hat.

Kyle's Dad, Stepmom, and Laci visited this week.

Look at Jacen's hand on Aunt Laci's face :)

Kyle's Mom and Stepdad

Easter

I forgot to take any pictures at church :( Thank you Dondra for the adorable outfits!!!! We didn't hunt eggs, but the boys did get baskets with a toy and eggs (Jacen's eggs had puffs in them). We couldn't leave Patches out, so he got 2 eggs with treats in them.

Eventful Week and Weekend

Nathan

I just wanted to update everyone on Nathan. We have had an interesting weekend with Nathan. On Friday, his Hospice nurse noticed some irregular breathing. So we had a list of things to watch for like checking his heart rate, watching for blue lips, changes in feeding/spitting up, and changes in alertness. So starting Friday night, we noticed a change in his diapers and LESS spit up. Then it progressed to also include screaming when he ate and gas. So I took him to the Covenant clinic Sunday morning. They were very hesitant to prescribe him anything because of his extensive medical history. They did do bloodwork and we had to get a stool sample. The doctor noticed fluid on his ears, so they think we are dealing with an ear infection. We have NOT noticed anymore irregular breathing. Thank you for all the calls and texts. We would appreciate the continued prayers!

He went to the chiropractor twice this week which seems to be helping with the twitching in his legs and arms. It also seems to make him happier and more calm.

ECI also came by this week and we are going to work on getting Nathan to look to the right. He prefers the left.

Nathan still sleeps in the recliner.

Daddy and Nathan Time

Mommy and Nathan Time

Jacen

Jacen continues to be a joy everyday. He gets more and more mobile all the time. I miss the cute rolling around everywhere because he is now army crawling. He loves his toys, but he usually prefers things that aren't toys. He continues to enjoy bath time and is now into splashing the water. We are still working on eating finger foods, so we have MumMums at snack time. He now likes to try to get it broken in half, so he can have one in each hand. He had a saltine cracker for the first time this week because I was eating one with some soup. He loved it!!!!

Jacen concentrating really hard on the toy!

It is more fun to play with the toy with one foot inside it.

Why try to stand and play with the toy when you can reach it sitting :)

First time to eat a cracker!

Jacen is very interested in textures. He rolled/crawled to the wall to touch the trim and the wall.

Playtime on the kitchen floor, so Mommy could get something done.

Splash Time!

Too bad he can't help me with the clothes yet.

Who needs toys when you can find a cell phone.

He would take a bite from one hand and then alternate to the other.

Class Get Together

Our Sunday School class had a get together to meet Jacen and Nathan. We enjoyed food, fellowship, and fun times. Then they and Drake Design Photography presented us with a check from the fundraiser they did for Nathan's medical expenses. We are very grateful for a wonderful church family!

Visit from Grandma and Grandpa

My Mom and Stepdad came to visit this weekend. They had a great time spending time with the boys.