Mmmmm ice cream

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First Hair Cut & More

Well Nate finally had enough hair that required a hair cut. We saved the special moment to do with grandma Backus and Aunt Jen in NY over Thanksgiving weekend. Nate really didn't care for it much at all - squirmed and cried. they really only cut the back a little bit and tried to get around the ears. It was cute - we have pictures somewhere at home of the fun.

We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving holiday with family, friends and loved ones. As I mentioned - we were in Ny with the Backus clan - it was fun. Just a LONG 12 hour drive home sunday. We are all trying to get caught up from that. Its amazing just sitting in a car makes you tired and worn out. Not fun.

This weekend we are hoping Nate won't be afraind of Santa - we are attending my works Breakfast with Santa party. It should be fun - sold out - so I'm sure TONS of kids! i can't wait. Hopefully my friend Barb's kids will help Nate visit Santa for a quick picture. Hopefully

Alright - just had to send a quick update. Other than all that - we joined a new church a few weeks ago - really happy about that. Work - its work for us both. Craig's swamped at his job - and me - just plugging along.

I'll hopefully post more this month.

My new hat

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Hi from Chicago

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New pictures

Ok - click on the "family photos' link over to your left. Then go to the albums

Nate 200509
Nate 200510

Click on each album to see all the new pictures inside.

In September - we all went camping with papa and uncle Marcus. Those pictures are from that trip and a trip to the Dominos Farm petting zoo.

In October - we went to two different apple orchards - the sunny and warm day - not very photo happy. The one with the Warner's and Price's - he had more smiles. We also have some pictures from our trip to the Detroit zoo toward the end of October.

I think that's about it - enjoy.
Oh - and the ADORABLE Hat - handmade by my cousin Kim - it looks GREAT! Thanks Kim.

Update - finally

Well - yes its been a LONG time since we actually posted anything here - sorry for the long delay - life has been a little hectic. We are finally done with Nate's surgeries - both a sucess. But after the tubes - then the pink eye problems started. We hope that is all over for a while - he just needed stronger drops. Knock on wood - it hasn't come back yet. So that is good. Its just been one thing after another. Struggling to find help babysitting during the week when he's sick.

Teething is another fun time - I just look at the gums and the molars coming in - man it looks painful and its in my baby. So you have to feel bad.

Other than that - we are running around trying to keep up with Nate. Now with his ears finally clear he's talking a lot more. We may not always understand the babble - but he'll get his point across one way or another. Its fun.

His newest loves are any animail - he loves animals and the Wiggles - our newest TV show. They are usually the only things he'll do his nightly breathing treatments with.

Over the last few weeks - Nate even had his first over night trip to papa's house in Howell. He had a GREAT time as usual - so that is always fun. he'll be spending this Friday otu there too. He and his best friend Tommy are going to do a little trick or treating visit to great grandma's house - and he'll just stay the night out there. He'll have fun.

Us - well busy as you can see. Craig's work is going well - just stressful. MIne - its just another job at the moment. Picking up with another audit in February - so tryign to just get people back on track around here. So we'll see.

Marcus and dad are well too. Marcus' house is coming along very well. I haven't been out there in a while - but it was looking really good the last time I was out there. I think he's even staying there some now.

Other than that - life goes on as normal.

Look for more pictures to be uploaded in the next week or so.
Gail

Fun at the orchard

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Walking is fun

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1 down 1 to go

Well Nate's first surgery was a success - he goes back for a check up next week - but we are not seeing any problems. The day of - was a LONG and rough day - he was sick from either the anastesia (spelling?) and probably drinking too much too soon. But he was up and running around the next day. So that is good - bounced right back. It looks as if the incisions are healing well too - yeah!

Now we have the surgery to put tubes in his ears next Tuesday - that will really help. He ahd an infection prior to the first surgery and then it and pink eye came back the weekend after - just days after the surgery. Poor kid had a fever and just not well - but you'd never know it - he is always so happy. So that was good. All the doctors really think the tubes will help him feel a lot better. We know it won't cure all ear infections - but it sure will help! so that is all that matters right now. Yeah!


He also just returned from his first camping trip. Grandpa Doug rented a cottage this past weekend for all of us - it was so nice. Nate had a great time with Uncle Marcus and grandpa - it was just so sweet. Couldn't have asked for better weather either - it was all perfect.

Ok - back to work.
Love you all -
Gail

lemon! :-D

another surgery

Well Nate now is getting tubes in his ears - so this will be another surgery. We may have them all done in the next few weeks! Poor kid - but I know the tubes will really help with the ear infections. I'm very thankful we can just skip the medicine and go to the tubes. he's been on such strong antibiotics and its jsut not fair for the little man. And the other procedure is already scheduled - Sep. 2nd. They need to help one of the "boys" into place - its a little high still. No big deal there either. Just will be nice to have him healthy for longer than a few weeks for a while. I don't know if he has ever had that yet!

but of coures - he's a happy little camper. Walking all over - Mr. Independance. He is learning the word NO and trying to listen and understand. Its amazing how he understands things - like asking him to bring something to you or come here. He does - most of the time. Maybe now when he knows he could be in trouble - ha. But usually if he's in trouble - asking him to bring what ever is causing trouble - that helps.

We are even planning our first camping trip - well log cabin adventure for a few weeks from now too. So that should be fun - getting to play on the beach and all that too. Its not too far - Irish HIlls in MI - so nothing to big. No big trips up north yet - not sure if I'm ready to even fight that traffic nightmare yet.

Hope everyone is doing well. We are well on our end - I'm doing really well on my new health kick and diet - I've lost another 2 pounds. This is the best its ever been - and I feel great. So I'm happy - just knowing I'm on to a healthier life style.

Love,
Gail

Big Trip

Well Nate had a great time visiting all his relatives in Missouri a few weeks ago. It was the longest trip yet - good thing Grandpa Doug was along for the ride! Some of the new pictures are from Craig's cell phone - so they aren't as good as the digital. Oh well - but Nate's new thing is to eat his toes - must help those back teeth coming in or something? ha - we have NO idea.

But he had a great time - walking more and more. Even started climbing up the stairs - a new adventure for mom and dad at home. He now likse to go up to our room - a little slow - lots of pictures that distract him on the way up.

We are hoping to see his first parade this weekend - the annual Howell Melon Festival - so we'll see. If any family wants to go out there - let us know. Should be lots of fun. He was only a few months old when he saw his first clown at the apple orchard.

And the good news - the ear infection is gone! Yeah -

And for me - I'm over 10 pounds down! This new diet /program is going great. I'm having fun seeing my clothes get bigger. And after seeing all the old pictures of me at Aunt Mary's - I really have more motivation. Oh - one cool thing - Nate does look a tad like me when I was his age - pictures to prove it too!.

Have a great week -
Gail, Craig, Nate and the rest of the gang

Me and my cousin Will

They really like tic tac toe in illinois!

These toes are good!