Catching Up

Matt got in safely last week so we were all excited to see Daddy again. His first stop was at McKenzie's for some good ole Texas barbeque, then a good night's sleep, and then we all went to Texas Children's Hospital to visit a few of Ben's old doctors and nurses. We talked to his primary nurse Linda, who treated Ben like her own for the 2 1/2 months he was under her care, and she was amazed at the little boy he has become. Unfortunately, she was called away before we got a picture. We did get a picture with Ben and Dr. Profit who cared for him during his most critical month and tried an experimental setting on the ventilator that probably saved Ben from permanent lung damage....we are forever grateful for their love and care for our precious one! It was as always very emotional to walk those same halls again but much easier now knowing that our little Ben is healthy and normal and will hopefully never need to see a doctor at TCH again, other than for more social visits.

On Saturday we caught up with friends over steaks at Grandma and Grandpa Kirkham's house. It was wonderful to see our good friends and all of their kids.

One of the families had to leave before we got pictures but here was the rest of the gang. It was pretty chaotic with all the kiddos but everyone had a wonderful time. Ben found a girlfriend in Haley and got a little fresh with her! There are some great pictures on her blog.

Here is Mr. Smiley! This is one happy guy who smiles and laughs all day.

Ben is still obsessed with Kitty Abby whenever we're at Grammy and Grumpy's house and insists on having her around all the time. Usually he's entertaining enough for her to stay close in case she gets food or a drink from the faucet. Or in this case, gets a free brushing while he's busy washing and styling his hair.