Enjoying each and every day!

I know I said I would scan some of mine and Reece's baby pictures for this blog posting, but we've been so busy this week (in a good way), that I have not had time. We truly have been enjoying each and every day. And it seems like Holden's world is quickly opening up to him and he's soaking it in like a thirsty sponge! We installed Holden's big boy car seat (as he is almost 22 lbs. which is the max weight for the infant seat) and he is now facing forward. To say he was giddy is understating how much he liked being able to see while we drive. He would whip his head around every time he heard a big truck. And Mommy got (and could see) lots of smiles.


Granma Deda and her friend Joan came into town on Sunday for a visit. Despite his teething (note the constant fingers in the mouth), the little Monkey was in a good mood and had lots of fun showing them his toys. We were so happy that Joan was finally able to meet Holden. They quickly became friends!!


On Monday, Holden had his first experience at Cracker Barrel. We had lunch with Grandma Rosanne, Uncle Richard, Aunt Peggy and Aunt Judy. He did great sitting in the high chair and loved looking around - especially in the little store they have. Aunt Judy brought him a cute Alphabet Caterpillar for his birthday and that helped entertain him so Mommy could eat!

On Tuesday, we went shopping at the Outlet Mall with Grandma Rosanne and Aunt JoJo. Holden loved riding in his stroller and looking around. He was very patient and hung in there for several hours and eventually gave in to his sleepiness and took a nap!

While today's outing to Holden's cardiologist was not nearly as much fun for him, he did very well. Based on the echo, his doctor was able to confirm that his 3 remaining pulmonary veins look good. And while they can't really measure the pulmonary pressures with an echo, he did not think there was much change since the echo they did following his January cath. And the ASD (hole between the chambers of his heart) still appears to be slowly closing on its own. For the first time ever, we will not have to return for a follow up appointment for 3 months (we've had monthly appointments this past year).

So now that cold and flu season is on its way out, I'm excited that Holden will get to have more and more of the experiences most of us take for granted every day!! Hopefully a family vacation is in our near future!!