Welcome to May!!

The picture above is from one of our last Awana nights. We had a theme / dress-up Circus Night and Cole came as the sword swallower and Jack was the world's smallest China-man. :)

I've had friends tell me lately that I haven't blogged in a while...so let's see if we can catch you up on the latest. Jack is talking all the time. He is Mr. Mimic.....be careful what you say around him...because he WILL repeat it!!! He also is becoming more and more adept at answering questions (not always with the correct answer, mind you)....here's my personal favorite!! So, I ask him, "Jack-Jack, are you Chinese?" and he shakes his head vehemently and says, "NO!" Its hilarious.....seriously...if I could upload video onto a blog (which I am sure you can....I just don't know how) you would LOVE it!!!!

We got results back from the gastro-enterologist last week. Jack's poop came up with abnormal results in two areas.....fat absorption and carbohydrate absorption. Meaning basically that his body is not taking all the fat & carbs out of his food and therefore these elements are passing directly through his system. Doc said nothing to worry about.....he'll likely grow out of it.....so I guess the soupy poopy continues.

Jack is doing super-fabulous in physical therapy. So much so that they've decreased our sessions to every three to six weeks. We basically just go in for check-ups. Jennifer (therapist) says Jack just needs to get bigger and stronger. He is walking all over the place and sometimes his feet will be perfectly straight....sometimes you get one straight foot, sometimes the other straight foot...and sometimes no straight feet. Just depends. Jennifer says his balance is outstanding and he's very flexible (both big plusses). As his bones lengthen as he grows, the tibial torsion (twisting of the shin bone) should correct itself. Braces on at night while he sleeps. Regular shoes during the day.

We're approaching our 14th wedding anniversary later this month....can't believe that. Can't remember the days before kids (hence the reason we will go away WITHOUT children to celebrate!!) Can't believe I get to spend every day with my very best friend...Paul is the best!!

Looking forward to the end of the school year (6 weeks to go!). Steve & Marlene and kids will be home from China and here with us the first half of July.....talking about a Disney vacation for our clan of 6 the end of July.....got free airline miles after flying to the OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD to pick up this baby boy!!!

Take care all....we love you so very much and appreciate your continued support & prayers.
To God Be the Glory!