9 Weeks Old!

 

Hazen is 9 weeks old already!  It's amazing how children can have the same DNA but have different traits all together.  Hazen has some features that are the same as Adler but also looks like.....Hazen!  Nana thinks he is built larger than Adler.  Diffidently, has an appetite and very little patience when it's time to eat!  It's wonderful to sit and snuggle with him and soak up the innocence.  Adler has been quite "The Helper", Mom is getting really fast on her feet.  Nana thinks he needs a T-Shirt that says, "Can't B Trusted!"  We are very proud of Adler - he has decided it's time to wear Big Boy pants.  Yea!!!

Praise God, we have been getting some much needed moisture in our area.  Everything is green and the flowers are blooming.  God is good.  Terry and I have been doing well.  Finally made a couple of Doctor appointments and have had some tests to make sure everything is working as it should be.  I guess that is part of making it over the "50" hump.  Shelby and Jared are soaking in the joys of parenting and adjusting to having an extra member in the family.  Uncle Stephen and Aunt Sadie have been busy with their jobs.  I think they are satisfied for the time being, playing and spoiling the nephews, then going home!  Dad has been doing great and Mom finally finished her treatments.  They left for Colorado last week and will be gone the month of August.  Since they placed Mr. Rooster in another home, (which was one of the conditions), I am taking care of the chickens and house (with Terry's help).  Izzy seems ok with Hazen's arrival and loves to see Adler.  Nana and Izzy miss having the extra energy in the house.  Starting the last week of August, this old lady will be taking care of her boys again while Mommy & Daddy work.  I love knowing that this is how it's suppose to be.  It gives me a Purpose.

 

 

Hazen Joe

Thursday, May 30, 7:48 p.m...
Hazen Joe Bates, weighing in at 9 lbs. 3.5 oz. & 20.5 in. arrived into our family.
I am in "Love" again!
I have had a few friends tell me that they have missed my  blogging and truthfully, I have too. I am no different than everyone else with busy schedules and everyday life happenings.  Blogging is good therapy and I recommend it to everyone.
Life has thrown me some curve balls and also my loved ones.  But once again we can always lean on God for strength and we will get through everything.
Adler, Nana, and Izzy spend three days a week together and let me just say that, Nana & Izzy are finally getting into Adler's routine!  This boy is "full of energy"!!!  Non-stop movement!!!  He loves to be outside and loves to go fishing and the worms!  Papa has taken us a few times and Adler can't wait to go again. He is always looking for an opportunity to go somewhere.  We are making some wonderful memories.
Mom found out, a couple of months ago, that she had Breast Cancer again ( it's been 13 yrs.) on her other side. The surgeon removed all of the cancer and said everything looked really good. She starts Radiation this coming week.
Two weeks ago, Dad had a "Mini" stroke. It lasted approximately 20 minutes and was over. Took a ride by ambulance to the hospital, ran all the tests, spent the night and came back home the next day! There was no damage and no signs of complications so they told him to change some of his meds and go about everything as normal.
Shelby and Jared had their second baby this past week, Momma and baby are doing great.  Jared is one proud and supportive Daddy.  Big Brother couldn't be more enthused and is quite the BIG helper.  Hazen Joe is going to be one tough baby!  Hazen arrived Thurs. evening and everyone was back home Friday night.  Wow!
Friday morning Mother took a fall and banged herself up pretty good.  Dad brought her to the hospital er while we were all still there and we had her checked over.  Nothing broken but I'm sure it couldn't feel much worse if it had.  She's pretty bruised and scratched up but will mend.  A big Hug to Sadie, she was at the hospital and took charge of getting Mom home and getting her settled in until we made it back to town.
Did I mention all of the horrific weather Oklahoma has been enduring the past few weeks hasn't done much for a persons nerves!!! I keep repeating to myself "we've got this covered, everything will be fine"..., right God???
Terry and I keep telling ourselves, every night while we sit and watch TV, that we are going to start taking better care of ourselves since we aren't getting any younger or more in shape.  That hurt.
Overall, we both feel very "Blessed" and God has been good.