Surgery Updates

Yes, we did have a fantastic Christmas with our little man. He was adorable when he finally figured out the whole present thing. We tried reading the Christmas story on Christmas morning to start a tradition...it was great until Ellison started to put his Bible in his mouth. We'll try again next year. We enjoyed time at all of the grandparents and great grandparents.

After Christmas and New Year's, we had an appointment with Dr. Teague, the urologist. He said we could plan Ellison's next surgery as soon as we were ready so it will be on Feb 8th. It will be at Greenville Memorial again, but hopefully we will get to go home the next day. Ellison will have a catheter for a week or so which will be interesting, but we will manage. We are thankful that Ellison won't have to take hormone shots prior to the surgery...they thought he might earlier on. Now, we are just praying for this next step in our process. We pray he won't experience a lot of pain and that he won't have any complications following the procedure...most common problem is the development of a fistula (hole) in the urethra...would require another surgery. Ellison has done well so far and he is a miracle already. Thank you Lord for our little boy...mommy's little pumpkin and daddy's little bud!

A Night Out

Bruce Lee turned 30 this month so Matthew and I went

to his Decades surprise party. It was loads of fun...laughing at

everyone and their attire. We were Sandy and Danny from

the 50's...Grease. Notice Matthew's white socks...they are mine.:)

The girls

Magnus...supposed to be our dog...
lives with my mom and dad because we don't
have a fence. It was really cold so he got this cute
Clemson sweater. It last for a couple of days...maybe.

More Christmas Updates...a little late:)

He really likes this toy and will even more when he starts walking.

Yes, that is a sippee cup in the corner of this pic...I can't believe he is big enough for a cup now.

Trying out his new toys a couple of days later.

Great Grandma "B", Ellison, and Great Grandma Lila

Christmas Night...He was completely worn out at this point.

Ellison playing with his new horse. He loves to feel the soft fur.

Christmas morning at Matthew's mom's house (MaMa).

Mama gave him this new car. He really likes it especially

when Grace Ann pushes

him really fast.
Opening presents on Christmas Eve at Great Grandma Lila's

My Uncle David and Melissa gave Ellison this Santa suit.

He looked adorable in it so we had to wash it and wear again on

Christmas day.