On May 26th, Gerson and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary! We had an appointment for Jayden in Muncie at 11:00 AM, so we decided to make a day of it. We ended up going to a really neat place ----- which I can't pronounce or spell! But, it had natural gardens, old homes to tour, and some small museum exhibits related to the Ball glass company.
Jayden took the tour with us. As you can see, he was tuckered out!
Gerson really enjoyed the Ball glass exhibit. He collects Ball jars, so it was fascinating for him to see how the glass used to be made and to see all the types of jars that have been made over the years.
He even took time to pose! :) He's handsomer now than the day I married him! I also love him much more than the day I said, "I do!"
We also toured a home of one of the Ball brothers. Throughout were interactive centers. Here I was listening to a recording giving me more information.
We also toured the gardens, which were beautiful. This picture really doesn't show all the flowers and beauty, but it does show how Jayden toured the gardens!
All in all, it was a fabulous day. Jayden's face at the end of the day says it all! Although we enjoyed our outing, we were glad to get in the car and come home.
P.S. Jayden is not using his G-tube at all! He's doing great taking all his meds and milk by mouth! In addition, yesterday we got a call from his doctor saying we could take him off the apnea monitor! He is free from all the cables --- finally! Hallelujah!
Can you tell Daddy is still anxious for me to grow up and play soccer with him? Last week, Mommy and I went to the soccer field to watch Daddy play. Unfortunately, I fell asleep, and by the time I woke up, it was raining and Mommy and I had to go to the car for cover! After the shower passed, we go to watch Daddy play for a few minutes before we headed home.
Did you know that I weighed just 2 lbs. 6 oz. when I was born??? Isn't that ridiculous? Now, I know this picture makes me look TINY, but now I'm actually 12 lbs. 9 oz. The jar is a very LARGE jar ---- it's one Daddy bought on the anniversary outing. It's a 4 gallon jar, so although it looks like I'm tiny, it's actually just that I'm next to an enormous jar! (I know I'm still connected to cables in these pictures, but that's because they are a few days old.)
And this picture is especially for my favorite nurses --- Joy, Erin, and Stacy. I miss you all! Here's a smile for you. :) I haven't forgotten you guys! I'm getting stronger every day, as you can see. My First Steps OT is very happy with my progress and says she probably won't have me very long because she expects me to do very well. I just want to thank you for all YOU did for me in NICU. It's made a huge difference in how well I'm doing today. I love you!
