Blocked Tear Duct Update

Many of you are aware of Joshua's blocked tear duct that he has had since birth.  We were hoping a simple in-office eye probe would resolve the problem, but two eye probes later, and his poor eye duct is still blocked.  Since the in-office procedures haven't provided a solution, we are moving on to the next step.  Unfortunately, the next step involves Joshua going under anesthesia, so that the doctor can insert a tiny tube into the duct.  The tube will not drain the tears, but rather train the duct to stay open.  After four months, the doctor will then remove the tube in his office.  The procedure is scheduled for Monday morning at 6:30am, and should take no more than 15 minutes.  Please keep our little guy in your prayers as he undergoes this procedure.  I think he's a little sick of doctors at this point, so he can get quite worked up.  I will send out another update on Monday to let you know how everything went.  Thanks, in advance, for your prayers.   

Have ball; will travel...

Joshua's security blanket/toy is a little basketball that always has to be nearby.  He has developed a talent in which he crawls and plays with his toys while holding his ball in between his legs...

Week 32

Wednesday marked week 32 of Makayla's pregnancy.  Below is the latest belly bump pic, as well as a pic of 32 weeks with Joshua.  

Makayla, 32 weeks

Joshua, 32 weeks

Makayla

12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 weeks

Happy Thanksgiving

Let's just say Joshua is a fan of Thanksgiving dinner...

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends and family.  We have so much to be thankful for.  Our prayer is that this day would cause each of us to look upon and glorify God, the giver of every good  and perfect gift.

New Photos

Ok, so most of you know I've been studying for the PE for the past few months, and unfortunately this means I've done a bad job importing all the new pictures we've taken during that time.  Well, today your patience has paid off.  There are 6 new album links to the bottom right with about 550 pictures total.  Enjoy!

Happy Halloween

Our little Sea Otter...

A couple of nights ago, Andrew and I carved pumpkins...

Alvin and the Hip Old Man

Pumpkins

I took Joshua to a nearby Pumpkin Patch.  While it was something fun to do, I think he'll have more fun next year when he can actually walk and interact with everything a little more.  And, maybe, he won't want to eat all the corn kernels, leaves, and hay next year...