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!

Walking

Well Nate started to walk last week! Of course - when grandpa was present!!! Too funny! he gets to see it all - but good for him - he does deserve it. anyhow - Nate is now the drunken sailor trying to take 4-5 steps every so often. Once I think it was about 8 steps - he's getting there. The bravery is building up - he still finds it easier and faster to just drop to the floor and crawl faster! It gets him what he wants.

He's been really feeling pretty good this week - so hopefully the ear infection is all gone (lets hope). HE'll have another big adventure tomorrow night when we hit the road to Missiouri for the Britt Family Reunion!!! Sure can't wait. Its about a 12 hour trip - so we'll take it slow and start tomorrow night. Get so far and crash. He likes to sleep in the car - so that is good. This trip - he'll have grandpa Doug as his travel partner!!! So that should be fun for all.

Life for everyone else is going well. Marcus' new house is really coming along - its amazing all the hard work that guy has put into this place - its looking great. Haven't been out there in a few weeks - but I hear what he has been doing - can't wait.

Craig and I - going good at our jobs - so can't ask for much more.

Ok - back to work - my lunch is almost over. And a half day tomorrow - yeah!!

oh - my big news - on a new weight loss program being monitored by a doctor. Trying to get the insulin in check! Lost 5 pounds the first week, 4 the next - and we'll see tomorrow what this week brings! i'm really excited and feeling pretty darn good. Trying to find the good starches is not fun - but eating them does make me feel better. And I don't crave icecream as much either! Even better. I'm excited - determined to be healthy and if I can go down a few sizes in clothes - icing on the cake!

Dad - We are getting one of these, aren't we?

This Is cool

Mmmmmmmm

Grandpa Hooked me up with some cheeriOs

Lasagna! good idea dad ;-)

I can sit forward now

1 Year and 1 day Old

Ok - Nate is officially 1 years old today! His birthday was yesterday and he had a BIG Party. Lots of his friends and aunts and uncles were there to share in the fun. As you can see - he enjoyed his cake too - that picture was taken near the beginning of the "mash" process. Yummy! Nate even fed CRaig and I some cake too - what a sweet little guy he is.

Its been a great year and time of fond memories with more to come. We'll be posting the pictures linked on this blog in the coming days. HOpe you enjoy. Tomorrow Nate goes for his 1 year pictures and then shots. Wish me luck as I take him in.

Today we are hoping to go to the Fowlerville fair with Grandma LIz - she's been here for the birthday festivities. Its been lots of fun.
Enjoy the summer gang
Love,
Gail, Craig, Nate and even little Fudd.

I Really liked my cake!