I started this blog for our family and friends to keep up with our lives and the miracle birth of our child. This journal is dedicated our son and we hope he knows what love and joy he brought to our lives.
Anson and Whiskey.
Working on his throwing arm.
Kevin, Haden and Anson looking for eggs. 
Little man.
Trying to stay on his feet!
Anson was more interested in just running around than he was picking up eggs!
Kevin and Anson.
Ian and Alex. 
Haden cleaning house! Most of the eggs had money in them.
Uncle Eldon and Dave.
Grandma Marcia and Anson.
It was a great day. Happy Easter!
Anson will put his hat and coat on when he wants to go outside. Here he's preparing for rain and snow! 
What a cutie.
He loves playing in this tent. It's his new hide-out.
I have no idea what this was about.........
We can't wait for some sunshine to let him play outside!
Anson at my grandmother's playing with snow. 
He loves brooms........
He was trying to sweep the snow. It was really cute.
There were a bunch of kids playing down the street and he just stood and watched them. Broom in one hand, teddy in another.
The boy and wheels.......
That smile! 
Jack loved the dogs!
They did this on their own!
Anson trying to steal the show.
Looking for the dogs......how cute!
Anson had his physical therapy/speech therapy evaluation today at Children's and it went fabulous. He did so well, I still can't believe it. I'll explain. His last eval. was last April. That was his six month visit. They cancelled his following every 3 month appointments because he was on track for his actual age (age from his birth date) and ahead for his adjusted age (his age from his due date - 2 months later than his birth date). So, Anson is just over 14 months adjusted and 16 months actual - are you with me? Children's Neonatology Clinic follows preemies very closely. I have been impressed by them and everyone we have worked with. I was nervous about today because it determines whether or not he would need PT/OT/Speech therapy. Very nervous. He did perfect and I mean, perfect. When the therapist would ask him to point to a spoon, cat, and car in a book, he did it. He did all of the physical therapy interactions without a hitch. He had to put Cheerios in a small, medicine bottle-like container and he did that - and ate a few in the process. He put shapes where they should be in a puzzle and pointed to a baby doll's eyes, nose and belly when asked. He said 8 words and they were hoping for 3. So, needless to say, he is officially discharged from the program. I am so happy, I can't even begin to tell you. I am so proud of him and Dave and I for our hard work. But, it was mostly Anson!
Here are a few pictures of him a Jack last week that I just downloaded. Enjoy! I'm having a glass of wine! Correction: Blogger won't let me post the picks, so maybe later!
Anson and my friend Molly's little boy, Jack. They had so much fun today! Jack was also a preemie who spent several weeks in the NICU. You wouldn't be able to tell it now, could you!
Checking out the new toys to play with.
Anson showing him how to work it!
So determined!
Taking a break.
Happy Birthday Dave! Here's to many wonderful years of memories and more to come..jpg)
