Happy 4th Of July!!

Having fun on the swings today! July 3rd

Here is Luke attempting a ride on his brother's car. He isn't quite riding this, but he sure is interested. He wants to do everything big brother is doing!!

Luke is doing really well! He's teething and trying so hard to crawl. He has mastered "scooting" and has become quite good at it. Soon I know he's going to be all over the house. We spend a lot of time outside and we're also enjoying taking him places with us now. He's meeting many people who are just thrilled to see in the flesh the little tiny baby they've prayed for.

For Jeremy and I, we are thrilled to get out as a family once again. To places all together is very nice.

Luke has a few follow-ups coming up early July, so I'll keep you posted with those.

Melinda

June 4th Doctor Appt.

Today Luke had a check-up and he is 18lbs. 1 oz. & 28" long. His pediatrician is very pleased to see his great growth and so are we!!

Not a lot to report, but our family had the stomach flu, the first for Bryan (poor boy) and lucky Luke didn't get it (yippee!).

We've had a nice visit with some of Luke's nurses and Luke went to his first Mass at St. Cecilia's last Sunday. We will try and visit St. Francis this weekend where Fr. Tom can see how much the 2lb baby he baptized 1o months ago has grown!!

Melinda

Luke's First Mass Sunday May 25th

Today Luke attended is first Mass with us ever and the first time we've attended Mass as a whole family. A wonderful glorious and blessed time for us.

Jeremy and I decided that Luke's first time attending Mass should be at St. Sharbel's Parish in S.E. Portland. The Priest at St. Sharbel's, Abuna, visited Luke in the hospital after meeting Jeremy on a chance visit. After Abuna visited Luke is when Jeremy and I could see changes in Luke, big positive changes and there were changes for Jeremy and I. Abuna brought a certain peace within us and I must say, he is the Holiest man I have ever met.

Bringing Luke to St. Sharbel's for his first Mass was a special place for him and for Abuna and his congregation. Today also is the Feast Day for Corpus Christi and at the end of Mass before the traditional march outside the church with the Eucharist, Abuna told the story of Luke and how Abuna came into our lives. He talked of the miracles of Luke in front of the congregation, it was very sweet to see Jeremy proudly hold Luke up with tears from each of us, it was very moving.

A sweet day for us as a family that we wanted to share with you.

Melinda

Luke's Physical Development Follow-up

Today Jeremy and I took Luke to his physical development follow-up and he is doing great. He is right on track per his due date (making him around 6 months corrected age). He loved all the attention and playing with toys and rolling around with several smiling ladies watching him, he was quite a flirt. He won't need to follow-up until November (his 1 year corrected age). The first picture is from his physical therapy appt., that is the doctor in the picture (Dr. Budden).

After the appt. we visited our NICU friends. His main doctor, Dr. Cheldelin and one of his main NNP's, Kim L. were there today too, so he got to see them and see several of his favorite nurses. I've included a picture of him with nurse Nicole and one with her and nurse Kasey. They were all thrilled to hold and play with Luke, they are amazed at the progress he's made.

It's was very nice to visit the NICU and then be able to leave with Luke.

Melinda

Eating Carrots Yum Yum!!