Finally, an update!

"So Big!!!"

Brian's trying to get him to walk! We have a little bet out - we'll let you know who wins!

He likes "riding" on the skateboard.

Our in our back driveway in the walker and with our landlady, Sara

Poor Boo Boo

So, that was the first month since Liam was born that I didn't post anything! Sorry to those of you that do check our site. It was a great October though, lots of ups, a few downs and even a couple of trips to the hospital! So, it was definitely a full month.

Well our trips to the hospital were for our little guy! He had been sick off and on (mostly on) during the whole month of September and most of October as well. The second trip to the ED landed him an admission because he needed some oxygen to support his breathing. He had a bout of bronchiolitis - a common childhood illness. Since it is a virus, not much to do but help him out with some O's and a little IV fluid. He spent 3 nights at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles - it felt like home to me. I even got to visit some friends in the PICU. I wish I had been visiting under different circumstances, but it was good nonetheless.

Also, praise God! We had a great month of fundraising. God was able to raise for us 99% of our goal for the month of October! What a blessing - we will have a full pay check in the month of November. Our overall support is still steadily increasing, but we see so clearly how God is providing for us and giving us our daily bread. It is amazing.

Liam is changing lots too - he is learning all sorts of tricks now too. He is still not walking but is cruising everywhere he can! He can clap his hands when we say "clap" ; he does "so big" with his arms in the air, he gives me "kisses" (a nice lean in to my neck)and he can point to his toes, a turtle on a pillow and my nose! It's great. It is hilarious how much little things like that are celebrated for a little guy. He is also of course testing his limits in everything, but that is expected. I think Brian and I are doing well maintaining consistency, but that too I am sure will be tested. Also, Liam is sleeping ALL of the way through the night - 11 hours! It is wonderful and as I write, I have weaning Liam down to 2 feedings per day. I have a mix of emotions as this time of our time of nursing is coming to an end.

So, here are some pictures!