Being Brannon: March 2011

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

My Hero is 4 Years Old

Jake is my 4 year old nephew. He just had his 3rd open heart surgery. He is my hero b/c he has overcome SOOO much and has the sweetest spirit of any kid I've ever known (Seriously! And I've known a lot of kids!). We went and spent last weekend with him while he was recovering in the hospital. Even though the circumstances were not what we would have chosen, it is impossible to ignore how God is so good through it all. I KNOW in my heart God has great things planned for this little guy and I can't wait to see how his story unfolds. Thank you so much, friends, for your covering of prayer over Jake. We certainly felt it!

Super Jake in his cape

Some of his fan club hanging out in the hospital room (that's Amy, her parents, Marie and Barry, Ty, Papa Al, and JoJo's feet in bed with Jake)

Jake wanted Nash to come and sit by him - see, SO sweet!

Jake and JoJo playing Leapster games

Jake and his precious mama cuddling up together

We really had to coax him into taking his pain medicine (b/c he decided he was DONE with all medicine), but you can see in this next sequence how it takes affect on a short wagon ride.
Poor guy didn't feel too good at the start of this ride.

5 min later we get the famous "Ty 1/2 smile"

Another 5 minutes - there's our Jakers!

Me, Jake and JoJo

One morning, JoJo and I took Nash and Grace to the Houston Children's Museum since they weren't exactly hospital-friendly guests. Ya know - jumping, running, screaming, etc...2 year old play. But, they had a blast at the museum and riding the train - and just being together!

All tuckered out (about 2 minutes into the ride home)

Mark was so helpful to take these little guys back to the house so the rest of us could stay with Jake.

Playing Ring Around the Rosie together - doesn't get much cuter!

Monday, March 7, 2011

Ciao for Now

The Muhlenkamps are friends of ours that are really more like family. Pretty soon, they are moving to Italy for 3-4 years. This makes me sad. But, they are going to have awesome adventures and we are going to visit them - that makes me feel a little better about it. We recently had a good-bye party for them, since they were initially supposed to leave March 1st. Their move date keeps getting pushed back, b/c apparently Italy makes getting a Visa nearly impossible. So, we get more time with them - that makes me happy! Here are some pictures of the "Ciao for Now" party and more people who love them.