September...

So far, way better than August. Oh, did I mention we are fixing to build a house! There was some craziness with that but it fell into August - I think next year we will just skip that month!
Right now we are: planning a birthday party, trying to stay well (not get the infamous Swine Flu, and loving every minute of our life!

Thanks for all the prayers while we were sick!

August..

So, we return from Disney and this is what happens. Adam and I got a parasite infection (cryptosporidium). NOT FUN! He then spent the next two weeks in Beaumont, TX while recovering. Thank goodness I had mom to help me with Madden. Oh wait. She got sick after a few days and was out of commission. After a few tests we found out what it was and was given medicine and realized it is spread through toilets and water parks...hmmm - oh, and bleach could not kill. What the HECK.
I spent 3 weeks recovering and praying that Madden did not get it. so, when Adam got home and normalcy was approaching, we were called to pick up Madden from Daycare with fever (strange). Ear infection!! Oh, and the first medicine did not work so we had to switch - yeah!

9 MONTHS..

As of now...Madden has 2 bottom teeth (more coming in). He can pull up and walk along the couch and other things. He loves the walker at Nana's house. He started eating finger foods...well, until they end up on the back of his hand and he forgets about it. he says da-dee and mo-ma or what we interpret as them. He loves clapping and playing peek a boo. loves snuggling with stuffed toys, pillows and blankets - and PATCH.

Family Vacation

We did it! A 12 hour drive, a week away from normalcy, Disney World (well, Magic Kingdom) someone else's home, two twin beds pushed together, and much more!
Spending time with some much needed people - it was great.

TuBeS

Madden had his tubes put in yesterday (monday July 20th). He did amazing!
He had a series of infections and then did not have any for a few weeks and then a really bad one last week. That was the deciding factor. After surgery the doc consulted with us and said he had a little scaring which meant if we had waited a year or so - he would have started loosing his hearing. Also, that there was still fluid (after being on antibiotics for a week!) This was all confirmation that we made the right choice!
Now we can enjoy our vacation with (almost) no worries!!
love yall
Em

8 months already...

I can not believe how fast he is growing up. I love watching him change and experience new things - it is awesome! He started crawling around the beginning of June and towards the middle of June started pulling up. Last weekend we noticed his first little tooth.
Adam had his first father's day - and was sick - Poor thing.
My job is still kinda up in the air - just waiting on God to let me know what he wants.
That's all for now - love yall!