A Good Day

Holden's appointments with his cardiologist and pulmonologist went well today. Both doctors felt Holden looked the best they've ever seen him. Everyone agreed that he should have the reflux and hernia surgery later this month. So we'll head back to Egleston on Monday the 20th. We'll say our prayers that the procedures are a success and that Holden has an "infection free" speedy recovery. We are very hopeful that having the reflux surgery will greatly improve Holden's quality of life- and enable him to go back to drinking from baby bottles again.

Laura and Chad, Holden's Godparents, gave him the adorable stuffed Lion (that we named Leroy)that you see in the pictures. Holden is giving Leroy some sugar (kisses) in one of the photos and having a full conversation with his pal in the other. It is hysterical to watch Holden when he gets frustrated - manhandle Leroy, almost like he is wrestlimg him to the ground and pins him down.

We'll post again soon. Hugs and Kisses to our friends and family.

It's the little things that matter

If ever there was a wake up call in life - this has been it for me. I can honestly say I am enjoying every moment with Holden. It is amazing how big the little things now seem. I love our play time (he loves his new exer-saucer), naps and evening walks. He is reaching for everything. I think it is so sweet, when he gently runs his fingers through my hair. But, I am sure it is just a matter of time before he'll be yanking my hair out!!

He is doing better with car rides and we went to visit Daddy at work last week. It was great for our BLP family to finally meet our little guy!




Saturdays are full of SEC Football in our house and Holden is learning to root for both LSU and UF. I am not sure what we'll do when our teams play on 10/11. I guess whomever wakes up first will dress the little monkey.

Holden has an appointment with both his cardiologist and pulmonologist on Thursday. We'll post Thurs or Fri and let you know how things go.

I know I sound like a broken record, but thank you for all of your prayers and acts of kindness. We continue to feel the strength from everyone's prayers and we know God is watching over Holden.