Just a few shots we took while picnic-ing (is that a word?) down at the river a few weeks ago. Such a fun day! I love this spot along the loop trail between 5th and 9th. Perfect little private spot with lots of grass and a great little beach.
And before I forget, I'll mention that we're heading to Children's this weekend for them to try and drain two of Noah's cysts on Monday-- the two new ones on each side of his cheek up by his ears. They've gotten pretty tight and we think they're causing Noah some discomfort. I'm not really worried about it, but I think that the likelihood of the cysts filling back up again is pretty high.
We've drained two different times before in Noah's life; one at two days old and one at two weeks old. (Or was it three times? I'm thinking we may have drained around six months old also... correct me if I'm wrong, babe?) Anyway, one of those cysts emptied and never filled up again! We are choosing to drain because we know that at least Noah will feel some relief. Even if its temporary. I'm starting to think that Noah's pretty consistently uncomfortable in his face. I know its all he's ever known, and even though the proportion of his hygroma to the size of his head and the strength of his neck has improved, the constant itching and irritation has got to get old! It just seems like he gets grumpy sometimes for no reason... most of the time he's a happy boy... but other times he just seems so irritated. I think its more than just typical 21 month old behavior; its almost like he feels under-the-weather. Who can blame him.
I was reminded this last week, that our continued focus should be
expecting a miracle, not just
waiting for healing to happen... we must rest on the truth in the Word and have confidence that Noah WILL be healed. Lord, help us to keep this momentum and focus on you, no matter how long it takes.
I'm gon' get you!
Rolling down the hill
He's become such a daddy's boy lately! It warms my heart, but I'll admit it makes me a little jealous! :)
Is this a good skipping rock, daddy?
Looking for some sweet sticks
Noah do it?
Don't touch me with those hands!
Patiently waiting... notice her Tuco also had swim lessons that day!
Sit up straight! :)
Other sweet little girl who had just turned three, so of course Ella thought she was her boss.
Crackin' jokes
This is what Ella would do while she was waiting for the other kids to take their turns...
"bobs" were not her favorite... but by the end of the sessions she couldn't get enough of them!
