We made our way to Iowa on Wednesday the 24th. Brynn took over the driving for part of the way home. We had great weather and made it there before dinner.
Grandma Dorothy was able to make it to our feast. It was so great to see her.
She also gave us our Christmas presents early. We both got pillow pets. They sure are soft and fun to snuggle.
Grandma Kris and Great Grandma Dorothy helped me with my I-Spy book.
Here is Daddy and Brynn after lunch.
Later, we went to Grandma and Grandpa Otteman's house. Before dinner we all took a little nap. I slept with Mommy on the couch and Uncle Jason snuggled with Brynn on another.
We also got a chance to play some Wii.
Brynn turned 9 months old on Thanksgiving Day. She is wearing the same outfit I wore at my first Thanksgiving.
I also got a chance to hang out with Kenley Unruh.
We also saw Ava and Caleb Peterson.
Deb, Emily and Kayla Millwright stopped by to give us some early Christmas presents too!!
Deb got a chance to read to Brynn just like she did for me when I was Brynn's age.
Here we are with Grandma and Grandpa.
All-in-all a great trip!!On Monday, November 29th, Brynn had her 9 month check-up. She weighed in at 18lbs 12oz and 29 inches long. Everything checked out great and she is right on track.
I went to U of M on Tuesday December 7th. I weighed 34lbs 3oz. Dr. Arteta is concerned because I am coughing too much. He told us I am having an exacerbation of my CF. He decided to give us another chance on oral antibiotics at home. If I do not get better in a week, or if this cough gets better and returns in another month, then I will have to go into the hospital for IV antibiotics :( Dr. Arteta says I will need IV antibiotics for 2 weeks. So far I have been on antibiotics for 5 days and I am coughing less but not there yet. Daddy plans on calling my Dr. tomorrow to see what we should do at this point. Pray for me that I get better and don't have to spend time in the hospital.
We got our pictures taken on December 2nd. Here are some of my birthday pictures.
Grandma and Grandpa Otteman made the trip from Iowa for my birthday!! We spent the day running errands and having lunch together at TGIFridays. At 6p.m. was my party at the Putt-n-Glow in Ann Arbor. When we got there I noticed my name was written on the wall!
Here's my preschool friend Abbie.
All of my wonderful friends.
Daddy's friend Merritt with his boys Brennan and Connor.
My cake had a golf cart on it!
We all got to wear glow-in-the-dark necklaces and bracelets.
Here I am golfing.
My friend Toby and his Mom Kym.
Abbie and Brennan taking turns.
Brynn and Harrison got in some "play time" too.
My hole-in-one on hole 17!!
After one round of golf I opened my presents.
We all got to play one more round and then it was time to go. Abbie gave me a kiss goodbye.
The next day we went to Briarwood Mall to see Santa and then to Braun's to get our Christmas tree.
We brought it home and decorated it after dinner. Here I am with Grandma Ann.
Grandpa Bill and I.
Daddy and Brynn took a turn. Brynn wanted to put her duck on the tree :)
Grandma Ann and Brynn gently placed an ornament.
Here we are with our tree!!!
I'll leave you with a few other pictures. Brynn standing by the gate and riding my lion. That was one of my favorite toys. She is now waving, clapping and crawling.
Sis and I also like to play cars and trucks together.
Next up is CHRISTMAS!! We're having Grandma and Grandpa Eaton, along with their dog Macie, here for the holidays.Until next time,
Luke William and Brynn Elyse
