One Year Ago Today

Here we were just a year ago today. We brought Nathan home from the hospital and we didn't know what to do with him. We sat on the couch and took turns holding him.

Nathan's "Gotcha" Day Anniversary

Today is the first anniversary of Nathan's homecoming from the NICU. We celebrated Nathan's "Gotcha" day by taking a trip to the zoo. We all had a great time. The weather was perfect and the zoo wasn't crowded. It felt like we were the only one's there.

Nathan and Mommy getting splashed by the elephant fountain.

Nathan and Mommy getting friendly with the monkeys.

Nathan and Mommy on the wrong end of the elephant.

Nathan and Mommy on the monorail.
Nathan and Daddy on the monorail.
Nathan, Mommy and a very large tortoise.

Nathan and Daddy with a giraffe.

Another Pumpkin Patch

We joined the Little Ladybugs play group today with Aunt Kathy and Cousin Jessie and went to a pumpkin patch. Nathan enjoyed looking at the animals, going on the hay ride and all the pumpkins.

Nathan checking out a sheep.
Cousin Jessie feeding a goat.
Longhorn
Mommy and Nathan
The Little Ladybugs
Nathan trying to pick out a pumpkin.
Mom, can I have all of these?

Joelle's Birthday Party

We went to Joelle's 5th Birthday party. She is one of Nathan's nine cousins. The party was at Pump It Up. It has blow up bounce houses and slides. After we played on all the inflatables, we gathered in the party room for pizza and cake. We all had a great time. Happy Birthday, Joelle!!!

Joelle blowing out her candle.
Mommy and Nathan going down the slide.

Nathan's First Pumpkin Patch

Nathan visited his first pumpkin patch today. I think his favorite part was being pulled by his Daddy in the wagon. Nathan was on the search for the perfect pumpkin. He couldn't decide on just one, he wanted them all!