A Makarenko Christmas

 The Makarenko's came in town to celebrate Christmas with Nana and us.  I think we gained about 5 pounds each while they were here (well mabe everybody except Court)...b/c we sure did do a lot of eating.  We had the best time!  Thanks so much for the pirate ship and soccer/lacross set!  Hours of entertainment awaits us!

 

Christmas in Mobile - Take I

OK, like the good parents we are, we thought since Court was feeling so good upon his discharge from the hospital that we would run home, pack and head down to Mobile that same night for our annual Christmas trip with family.  Our little man did great...didn't skip a beat (or a bottle since we are now back on those trying to get 3 pediasures down him a day to get some meat on those bones)!  As always, the boys had a blast at Pop and Meme's house.  We went to the Christmas parade on Saturday, and Emerson once again confirmed his dislike of the "Rabbit" (AKA Easter Bunny), "McNonal" (AKA Ronald McDonald) and Santa.  But, I must say, McNonal takes the prize!  After that we went back to Pop and Meme's house for the first of 3 Christmases, and boy was it a doozie filled with legos, movies, an acoustic guitar, drums, the works...and that is just what the kiddos got!  They outdid themselves again!  On Saturday night we went to Aunt Whitney and the future Uncle Patrick's engagement party..sin kids of course! On Sunday, we went to our annual holiday lunch with the "extended" family as we'll call it before heading home. Too much fun is to be had when we are all together!  Thanks for everything! 

 Wearing Mommy's Gloves...

 The new Facebook Pose....not quite sure about this.  Goofy if you ask me!

 All bundled up in Cousin Claire's scarf to keep warm!  Bottle in tow of course!

 The McNonal Effect...

 Can you believe this kid was just in the hospital the day before...amazing how fast he bounced back!

 The future addition to the family...

Who says you can't eat cole slaw with your hands...sure wish he would teach little bro some of his eating habits!

 All the boys' Aunts and Uncles together...rare site!

Court's Trip to Children's Hospital

Well, unfortunately both boys got sick last week, but Court's little body couldn't fight the virus (probably RSV) as well as Emerson's.  After a few trips to the pediatrician with Gran, the doctor called the ambulance to take Court over to Children's Hospital.  He was having a hard time getting enough oxygen and his heart rate, breaths per minute, etc. were extremely rapid.  After a long 8 hours in the ER, they admitted our baby to the hospital for a few days.  However, as you can see below, his little body bounced back rather rapidly.  Pics from phone aren't the best, but you can follow his marked progress day to day!  Thankfully, he is back healthy 100% just in time for Christmas!  We are so blessed...(p.s. - Gran got her holidays a little confused.  Though it is Christmas, our baby went to the hospital in his Halloween PJ's.  Go figure!?!?!?)

On a separate note, the doctors were exteremely concerned by his size and feeding issues.  Little Cout turned 16 months while in the hospital, but is the size of an average 6 month old (18lbs).  He just does not have any desire to eat, which has been a struggle for some time.  We have an eval scheduled with the GI and occupation therapy for feeding, both beginning early January!  We definitely need help, so I am personally looking forward to both! 

Random December Fun

Here are a few random pics from a playday with Griff Stewart, Emerson's Cookie Factory Field Trip and Emerson when he was not feeling well.