Heart cath next week

Hey everyone! 

It has been quite a while since I have blogged. We have been on the go! I started my new job and we have more free time together. We are loving it. We have taken the boys somewhere fun almost every weekend since. Nolan has been doing very well! He is so fun to be around. You never know what he may say or do! 

Nolan had his usual every 3 month cardiology check up in mid September. At that appointment, we found out that Nolan's right pulmonary artery is narrowing. I was a little shocked and upset. He has been doing so well! Three months prior his echo was fine, but this time it was not. This is common. The artery has been operated on twice. Our doctor believes scar tissue is restricting it from growing and stretching. During the cath they will go in and balloon it to break up the scar tissue and stretch the vessel. Nolan himself assured me that he is ok. He is now able to pick up on our emotions and it is extremely hard for me to not show mine. We have not had any procedures since June 2014. Such a blessing. We are nervous, even though we know this is just a small bump in the road. Please keep Nolan in your prayers this next week. We are praying that everything goes smoothly for him. I pray that I have control over my "mom sobbing." The last thing I want to do is scare my tough little guy. 

The cath is scheduled for Thursday October 22nd at 7am. Thank you for being there for us and keeping us in your prayers. It means the world to us. 

Joshua 1:9

Beaching it in August with Mackey and Ann Turner was a blast! 

Skeet shooting and dove hunting in September 

Bull bottom farms with the best big brother and cousin around

First Mississippi State football game

Who ever imagined my sweet bald baby would have a head full of blonde ringlets

Cheesing with daddy 😍

Pray without ceasing." 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Happy 2nd birthday Nolan!

 Hey everyone! 

Our sweet Nolan has turned the big 2 today! We couldn't be happier to watch him grow, and boy is he doing it fast! He is so smart and funny. He definitely keeps us all on our toes with his fearlessness. We spent the last 9 days at the beach with our family. It was Nolan's first beach trip. He was an awesome beach baby. He is so easy going, yet a daredevil. He would walk straight out into the ocean alone if we would let him. We celebrated with a little beach birthday party last night! He loves birthdays. He has been telling everyone else happy birthday all week. He enjoyed spending the week with his brother. When he woke up yesterday morning he opened his eyes and smiled and told me,"I'm happy Mom." Talk about making a mamas day! We have enjoyed this time together so much, but there is definitely no place like home and we can't wait to be there! 

Nolan is in great health right now. Not a day goes by that I don't thank The Lord for that. The last year has been so nice. No surgeries or procedures since last June. Thank you so much for continuing to keep us in your prayers! We pray the next year of Nolan's life is just as beautiful as this past one. 

Joshua 1:9

He was serious about the sand and where he wanted it. He walked up to several people we didn't know and gave them a little too! 

Nolan got pops to come to the beach with us! 

Hudson enjoyed the crab hunting! He caught so many crabs we lost count. 

                Beach fun! 

Nolan's first Hibachi for Bebe's birthday! Of course it didn't scare him a bit. 

Hudson caught the broccoli! 

Wonderful fishing trip! God's creation is so beautiful! Jennifer and I caught all of those fish ha ha Brent got the big one! 

               Pool tricks! 

Happy birthday Nolan! We love you so so much! 

 

The Lord will Fight for you; you need only to be still-Exodus14:14

Happy 22 months to Nolan!

Hey everyone! 

Nolan has 2 more months as a one year old. I really do not know how this year could possibly fly faster! He has changed so much in the past few months. He is not my bald headed baby Nolan anymore. He is my cotton top, curly headed, wild man! He is literally running everywhere he goes and we wouldn't have it any other way. He had a wonderful check up this week at the cardiologist. He was so calm for his echo. I could not believe it and he made up for that time spent lying still as soon as he was done. He has gained two pounds and grown two inches in three months! Growing and learning are the only two things on his agenda for the next year. We are so thankful! He can say anything we say and he talks nonstop. He is pretty funny and we are enjoying the little surprises that come out of his little mouth. 

     He enjoys farming with his pops

   We had a blast at the memphis zoo. 

              Little curly hair. 

      Playing in the rain with Hudson

     Such a big boy getting his echo

Joshua 1:9

Thank you for keeping Nolan in your prayers. 

Big day for the Williams boys

Hey everyone! 

Yesterday was Hudson's 8th birthday! It's so hard to believe that sweet little baby is 8. He is the best big brother around. He is so patient and kind. He always lets Nolan be on his team when they are playing at the house. He knows Nolan will cause him to lose hide-and-go seek or twister, but he takes him on anyway. Nolan can't get close enough to him when he is around. We love you HUD so so much. We are so proud of you! 

Yesterday was a big day for Nolan as well. He turned twenty months old! I can't believe we are inching on two years already! Nolan had his first day at Mothers Morning Out yesterday! It was his first time to be left out of a family members care. It was a huge deal for us! He did great! Thanks to Mrs. Tricia, Mrs. Rebekah, and the MMO staff he felt loved and safe! They even sent us pictures. This will be a great experience for Nolan. 

He was a little nervous walking in

He is such a big boy

         Making friends ;)

Our cardiology appointment went well this month. He lost a little weight and that was of concern. We went to see his pediatrician last week and he has gained it back! Praise The Lord. He is not a big eater and is very active. We are working on it. Also this month, Nolan went to his first family reunion in hot springs! He had a blast seeing family and the horses. 

He loves his newest cousin Gilley

We are looking forward to Easter! We have been trying to teach Nolan about Jesus. He doesn't quite understand. He can recognize the Jesus on Brent's cross necklace, but he calls him "cheez-it." We have been getting a kick out of that. His easter basket is ready and he will be hunting eggs soon! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. I attached a copy of the devotion I wrote for out church's Lenton devotional. 

Joshua 1:9