A Date with Nate

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Happy 2nd Birthday Baby!

Today is Nate's second birthday. I hope he is thriving and having fun in the sun with his brothers. We miss you very much!!

Friday, August 16, 2013

NATE UPDATE: A Florida swim

Nate is on the left in the green floaties, Aunt Kim is holding the baby, Nate's brother Cody is next to him in front, and brother Jake is in the back behind the other toddler boy

Thursday, August 15, 2013

NATE UPDATE: Some news is good news

We got an email from Nate's aunt in Florida today. My heart skipped a beat and my brain went numb. It seems he is doing well with his siblings and extended family. Can you believe it's been over a month since he was taken from us?

Soon Nate will be receiving the extra help he needs from Early Steps, the equivalent to our Help Me Grow program. It gives me some relief knowing he is not being neglected. But it also makes me sad that this family still needs our assistance and I'm frustrated that we can only help from a distance. This first correspondence makes me miss Nate so much!

I guess all we can do is pray for the best for our special little boy.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Goodbye Ohio! Hello Florida!

Our little boy of 5 months left us today to go live with his siblings and an aunt in Florida. Nate will always have a place in our hearts, forever. Love you!

Last day of school

Let's go, Dad!!

Monday, July 8, 2013

Baby moments...

Hut, hut!

When Mom yells "hut-hut!" I crouch down with the ball!

I love playing with my bowling pins and various sport balls.

School party

Mom, Dad and Cookie came by my school with cake and ice cream. I loved it! My classmates... not so much. Thank you Linden School for taking care of me!

Saturday, July 6, 2013

I have a story for you, Uncle Kyle!

Cookies at Adeva

Dad and I took Mom to get pampered at the salon and spa. They had cookies which I loved!

After Dad took me to the park for a walk.

Last trip to the zoo

Lala, what are you doing at the zoo?

Mom said the turtles name is Honu.

Farewell breakfast with Grandpa Rick

Mom!

Friday, July 5, 2013

Sleeping with Dad

Mom made a space for me to sleep in the middle of the bed but I like sleeping ON Dad and his pillow. I hope he's comfortable on the edge of the bed. First, a story...

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy Fourth!

Dad took Mom and I to Uncle Dave and Aunt Nikki's house for a BBQ dinner. Markee, Uncle Jay, Aunt Jen, Uncle Andy and Aunt Jessica was there too. I played on Uncle Dave's corn row boards, walking up and down the ramp. Aunt Nikki gave me cookies and Aunt Jen gave me a sweet light wand. I had fun until it got too late. I should have been sleeping two hours ago!