Owen got to experience his first time in a pool. For those of you that know Owen well....you know he loathes being hot and even more so than that....the dreaded sun. They are not friends. BUT, Owen did manage to make it out to the pool a couple of times for some 20 minute swim laps. :)
Isn't he just the cutest?! He's thinking about taking up a career in plus size swimsuit modeling. :)
Owen had lots of time to visit family on both sides and of course, his favorite... nap. :) We spent the 4th of July contemplating Owen's reaction to the fireworks. Because of Owen's low muscle tone and developmental delays he goes into "sensory overload" very easily. He does not like loud clapping, screaming, jumping, running...it all sends him into a very sad crying fit. His sweet little cousins work hard not to get too excited around him! So, on to the fireworks....I was actually quite surprised! Owen laughed at the first 3 set off. I couldn't believe it! I wasn't able to really get him to look up to see the colors, which I think he would have enjoyed. Then, we made it to #4....it was one of those loud booms and then the loud crackling noises....NOT GOOD. Owen and Mommy resided inside for the rest of the night. :)
Waiting for Uncle Will to start the light show!
My favorite picture from our vacation! Owen absolutely adores his Pops and will sit and snuggle with him longer than anyone! Not to mention they look like clones of each other! :)
Owen recently celebrated his 11 month birthday! I'm almost certain I have cried at least once a day for the last week thinking about his upcoming birthday. I absolutely cannot believe it has almost been a year since I first laid eyes on my sweet boy. I cannot believe it has almost been a year that I saw with my own eyes the healing hand of God. Owen's party plans are in full swing. I don't think you can over do a first birthday for a miracle baby! We are having the party back in Owensboro so more family and friends can attend!
Our 11 month "photo shoot" has been the most difficult. That is, in keeping Owen still, smiling and looking at the camera. Although he can't walk or crawl he is busy, busy, busy. Our therapists have warned me that my time is coming...he's a going to be a wild one! Speaking of therapy- Owen is a rockstar! At least that's what his Ms. Julie calls him. :) We had our meeting last week to discuss goals Owen has met and set new ones for the next six months. In Physical Therapy Owen has met ALL HIS GOALS! Ms. Julie said that she has yet to have a kidney baby exceed so well and quickly. :) She is going to really be challenging him the next few months. He is still very hesitant to bear weight on his feet. I'm sure holding up all 22 pounds is difficult! As far as speech therapy goes, he's still far behind. Mainly because he doesn't eat by mouth. He is, however starting to make some new noises and babbling more. I was beginning to think he was going to call everything mmmmaammaa!
Oh and one other thing.....Owen has a tooth! Yes, that's right he will not be a toothless one year old. :) Owen's Nona (Michael's Mom) discovered it this past weekend. I have been checking for teeth daily. The poor baby chews, gnaws and grinds every toy he gets his hands on and has been doing so for about 5 months now and we've yet to see a tooth. For about 4 months he has had 2 bumps on his bottom gum line, where his incisor teeth are. I always felt his bottom gum for teeth, because that's where most babies get their first teeth. Well, I apparently forgot that Owen hasn't followed the "books" from birth, so why start now?
Owen has a huge, gigantic....TOP FRONT TOOTH! Poor guy, it's really big and quite sharp, too. I've checked and his gums are white and hard where his other front tooth his so I'm assuming it might be next. He was never fussy, never lost sleep or whined...such a trooper! He doesn't really like showing off his tooth seeing as he doesn't welcome our hands around his mouth...but one day I'll get a picture!
I'll leave you with a few pictures from the last couple of weeks. Our sweet baby is getting so big! He has the best, most easy going personality and his smile can just light up a room! Thanks for praying for Owen. We have our big urology appointment coming up at the beginning of August. Please pray for wonderful news of a healed bladder!
Time sure is flying, and I wish it would stand still. I am constantly in awe of the great work God is doing in Owen's life. His life is a blessing and a reminder of just how faithful our God is!
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