A Busy Little Boy...

So, it's been a while since the last post! I bet you're wondering what Mason has been up to these past few weeks. Well, his 2 front teeth have been making their way in. Tonight it looks like he is working on a 5th tooth as well (the tooth next to his Rt. front tooth). His biggest accomplishment since last post is WALKING! Yes, we have a WALKER now! He is so flippin' cute while walking...so proud of himself.

Mason had his 1 year Dr's visit on July 15th. He weighed in at 21# 15oz. He received his 4 shots (ouch! but, nothing a little ice cream afterwards didn't fix!) and the Dr. gave us the green light on switching from formula to whole milk. Since that appt. we have been back to see the Dr. twice (yes, that is 3 times this month). We had to go see the Dr. because of Cat Scratch Disease (yes, Cat Scratch Fever is real, not just a Ted Nuggent song) and then the following week he developed a fever and unrelated virus. He is due to finish up his round of Augmentin for the Cat Scratch Disease this week.

The week following his 1st birthday we decided we would start weaning a bottle at a time. Not that we are in a hurry for him to grow up, we just don't want to be sending him off to school with a bottle someday! Since then we have successfully weaned him from his 3 day bottles, so now his is just down to his 1 evening bottle.

Other than that, we have just been enjoying the summer...ballgames, swimming pools, etc. Mason continues to go to daycare 2-3 times a week and does wonderful there. Our daycare provider is nothing short of a "God-Thing". She is a stay at home mother of 4, good Christian woman and simply fabulous. She and her family love Mason, and we love them!

Please keep up the prayers for the waiting EN children and families. A few more kiddos have made their way home, but many are still waiting. I would also like to take this time to mention another prayer request. My sis-in-law (my hubby's youngest sister) is expecting twins...a girl (McKinley) and a boy (Grant)! Today marks her 26 week mark and she has been on bed rest the past few weeks due to complications. We are praying for the health and safety of mother and babies. She has started a blog, if you would like to follow along in their story. http://www.mckinleygrant.blogspot.com/ .

To my blogger pals...I still check your blogs every few weeks, but rarely take the time to comment anymore. Please keep bloggin'...I look forward to your updates and pictures. And, for those that still comment on our blog....THANKS! We love reading your comments.

Father and Son
Taking a break during a softball tourney.
In Mason's world, all things are a source of joy.

Humm...Notice any encouragement from Daddy?

Me and My Dad...

Silly boy with a bowl on his head.

Playing.

Daddy clipping nails while Mason is sleeping.

Handsome Boy.

Mommy's attempt to get a "walking" picture.

Mason loves to be read to.

Mason, blame the mismatched PJ's on your father.

Isn't he just precious?!

The realm of God has no limits or bounds whatsoever.