Of course when we wanted to him do his adorable things he does all day long, he wouldn't for the camera! Why are kids always like this???? He dances and then "gets low" to the ground but he stopped doing it after I pulled out my camera!!

T minus 2 mins

Waiting patiently for the madness to begin...


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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Good food, family and watching Christmas movies...and now resting up for some shopping later tonight!

But most importantly I am so thankful for my sweet Hunter...and hearing his voice more and more thanks to his speech valve.

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bath time fun

of course he would not look at the camera at all!!

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Gimme some money....

Jeremy and I were curious to know how much moolah hunter has in his piggy bank...we knew it had to be a good amount since there always seems to be money going in there....



There was over 65 dollars in there!! We got lazy and didnt want to count all the pennies so it was a bit more than that but wow!!!....can I borrow some money hunter???? Just kidding little man...I swear we put it all back!!


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hunter babbling away!

I put on Hunter's speech valve today....well I should say this, even before I did that today, he was making a lot more noises than the usual squeak here and there he makes out of his trach. I'm hoping this means his airway is getting bigger all on his own. I can't help but get excited about hearing more and more of him! So anyways, once I put on the speech valve, he just babbled away...love this!! (it's kind of long but I just couldn't shorten it as it's too cute ; )

where does the time go??

My plan was to do monthly updates on Hunter...as you can see I failed terribly....but I am going to try today at least. Hey, better than nothing right???

In two weeks you will be 15 months old! What??? Wow, time has been flying by...a little too fast it seems. I look back over the past year and can't believe how far you have come little man. You weighed in at 22 lbs today at your Dr. appt (to get his first dose of Synagis). Although it may be a tad less since you did have your clothes on.  You are a TODDLER now. You keep me on my toes, you just keep getting better and better. Okay, sometimes, harder and harder...but I can't handle that ; )

Hunter uses sign language and can sign: more, car, book, please, bubbles, ball, hungry, water...I think that's all of 'em for now. He knows where his tummy is and he tries to point to his nose...still working on that...He is really smart (yep, I am one of the moms who thinks their baby is the smartest...hehe). He copies my moves if I am waving or dancing etc. He listens to commands( I know, he's not a dog) but he LOVES getting the dogs treats. He know exactly where to get the doggie treats if you say "let's feed the dogs".

Sometimes, I think he's going into the "terrible two's" a little soon, he can throw a tantrum with the best of 'em! He knows what he wants and if you don't want him doing something he'll use his amazing "baby strength" to take you down! I'm not kidding, this kid is strong!

He really is a sweet little guy though, he loves giving kisses, and dances to Elmo on Sesame Street and still makes me so thankful everyday that I have him in my life. He is truly a precious little being.

Love you little man....

Hunter doing his favorite sign "more"

shopping with hunter

Today we did some shopping at the mall. J needed some work clothes and Hunter loves clothes shopping....or should I say mommy loves clothes shopping for Hunter...yes it's a bad habit but how can you resist the adorable stuff for babies?? Surprisingly though, I only got 1 item for him and it only cost 4 bucks so I did good today ; )

don't worry PETA....it's faux!

just hanging around in the potted plants at the food court..

flirting with the Old Navy mannequins

so tempting to buy him this hat...but he has a very similar raccoon one for this year already...

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updates

This week I got word from Hunter's doctor that he was approved for a RSV antibody shot called Synagis. It helps protect him against this virus since he is more susceptible to illnesses because of his trach. I am very happy it was approved since this is a very expensive shot and of course insurance companies don't like to pay for expensive things like this! Unfortunately, it's a shot that he has to get once a months through Flu season... : (   Sorry little man...but it's better you get a little poke than get really sick! I take him to his doctor's on Tuesday for his first round. After that a home health nurse will come to our house to administer it.

On another note, I finally got the ball rolling with getting in touch with the doctors out in Cincinnati for a second opinion. As I have mentioned before, they are the "best of the best" when it comes to kids airway issues. I talked to the doctors assistant who took a lot of Hunter's info and she said that one of the nurses will be calling us next to get some more info from us. Sounds like they are scheduling out quite a ways, which is actually good since we don't plan on traveling until early next year, March or even April. I really think it's the right decision for us, yes, it would be much easier travel wise if we could go to Denver or Phoenix(and they are great hospitals) but I feel that if it's at all possible to go to the best, then we need to make that happen. Even if it will be quite a challenge as there will be multiple trips to Cincinnati.

Hunter is such a good helper...he loves giving the doggies treats...

For Halloween this year we went to a retirement home with my mommy group. It was so fun for us and the residents to see the kiddos dressed up and they handed out candy and some of the residents were even dressed up..very cute! Hunter is usually the sweetest, happiest baby....nope, not today though. He wanted nothing to do with walking down the halls "trick or treating"...he was full blown tantrum throwing all over the place..it took both me and my mom to handle him as we switched hands and swapped who pushed the stroller to give each other a little break...wow, where did my little darling baby go??? Let's hope this attitude is not here to stay!

Of course once we left the building, Hunter was as happy as could be...he just LOVES being outside and walking all over...never on the side walk though, he always wants to be on the ROCKS next to the side walk...oh well, whatever makes you happy little man. He just wanted to do his own thing. Minus the whole terrible he's-not-even-close-to-two-yet-two's, he sure looked adorable in his little dragon costume...

Later in the day, we got home and got ready for the trick or treaters...we had plenty of candy to pass out...we ended up with only about 10 trick or treaters total! So now we are left with way too much candy, now next year when I don't buy much candy..we'll get loads of kids..I just know it...

birthday weekend

I had a great birthday this year...Saturday night Jeremy and I went on the Trolley of Terror in Old Town...very fun and a bit spooky too (for me at least ; )  It took us around old haunted spots in ABQ. Very fun, thanks Mom for the tickets for that!!

Sunday was a nice lazy day with a nice Starbucks surprise in the am for J and I from my mom...then some shopping and a day of watching movies and snacking on a pumpkin pizza and carving pumpkins! Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone!