1/10/07 Little Guy is growing!




Burke is now a whopping 12# 14oz and 23" long! Overall, he is doing great...growing and changing so much everyday. He especially loves his bathtime and is so cute in his little froggie towel (Thanks to our friend Kate!). We just got his new hearing aids yesterday...they're blue and look great on him (they match his eyes)! He is really responding well to our voices and starting to coo and talk (especially first thing in the morning...at like 4am)! The best part is when we turn on his hearing aids and the first thing he does is smile and giggle at us...it's amazing to experience a connection with him on this level!

Burke has slept through the night for the past 2 nights so we are feeling great...it's amazing how much a little bit more sleep can help all of us! I'm working part time and really enjoying being back in the office with my colleagues..it's great interaction and mentally stimulating so I feel refreshed when I return home! Erica is our nanny and she is doing a great job caring for Burke...she lives next door so it's super convienent for both of us! Nate is also doing well and enjoying his new job with DSHS as a social worker III for the guardianship unit.

God has been so good to us through this past year and we know that 2007 will bring much healing and peace to our family! Keep ya posted...more exciting changes to come!

Comments

Anonymous said…
He's so adorable!! Love the cute towel. We're so happy to hear of Burke's progress and pray that 2007 brings you lots more blessings. Take care, love you guys!

Dana & Jen
10:18 AM
Anonymous said…
What make are his hearing aids? I bet they look really cool being blue!
5:33 AM
Anonymous said…
I just love the new pictures of Burke he is getting soooooooooooo big I hope to see more soon.
7:19 AM
The Nelson Family said…
Burke's hearing aids are Phonak Power Maxx...they are light weight and small to accomodate his small and soft ears...they work great! He is responding to our voices and cooing & babbling now...it's really exciting!
5:37 PM
Anonymous said…
Interesting to know.
12:51 PM
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