Comin’ up on the 7/10 month mark
Howdy to all you faithful folks. Yet again we are sorry it has been so long since we updated this fabulous site. It seems super hard to get to the computer these days and even harder to be on it for any length of time.
Nolan is doing quite well. He is around 11 and 1/2 lbs now, still not on the regular growth curve charts but he has his own curve going, I guess he is not into percentiles! He is chowing down on lots of different fruits (all mashed of course) as well as sweet potatoes, rice cereal, avocado and yogurt; He will eat anything if there is yogurt in it. He has moments of sitting up with little support and we are showing him the basics of crawling though I find myself torn about him picking that up too quickly… He laughs a lot, he has a fabulous belly laugh that I will do anything to hear. And he is finally getting a decent covering of hair so that the doctors and nurses will stop coveting the beautiful veins on his head (they wanted to stick IVs in them).
We all went on our first big trip in June to a family reunion in the TN mountains. Ronan and I were a bit nervous about how well he would travel because of some not so great short trips we had taken but Nolan held up like a champ. He had a great time once we met up with the family, all the attention he could want. It was a great time for all of us and a good lesson for Ronan and I, we have to constantly relearn what Nolan is capable of ( duh, he’s the Super Bean).
Last but not least is the Auction news. The final tally was a whopping 39,000.00! Talk about a great success… We thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts and down on our knees. Amazing and Beautiful.
If you are still checking in on the site we would love to read a little post from you, a quick little “still lookin’ in” is all you need to write, we just love knowing you all are out there. Take care all. love, Kara, Ronan and Nolan
Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 4:13 pm
So exciting to hear about your travels and such. I know we had a blast the first reunion that we took Wyatt, too. Yeah, Nolan, keep chowing down, growing and amazing your parents!!
-The Lobacz’s
Monday, July 9, 2007 at 10:30 am
Congrats on your big adventure, Nolan! So glad you’re enjoying good company, good eats, and good everything. Lots to belly-laugh about!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 9:10 am
Oh yes, definitely still looking at this little miracle bean’s progress! ;} Congratulations on all of the good news!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 11:57 pm
I check in regularly Ronan to see about Nolan….you and Kara are wonderful parents. I am so glad you have lots of supportive friends…some you know well..others you don’t know very well, like me. But we all are keeping you all in our prayers.
I am at Penland now…with Susan Filley…and Leah Leitson…makes me think of you …all those wonderful dinners and breakfasts…take good care..Linda Bowman
Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 10:38 am
Definitely still looking in! Good on Nolan for eating and growing and keeping to his own way of doing things. I think this is going to be the theme of his life: Not going to do anything the way I’m expected to, I’m going to do them the Nolan way. Can’t wait to hear that belly laugh. Love to all, Catherine
Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Howdy Y’all!
I have visited often to gaze adoringly at Nolan’s pictures and read about your exploits. What a cute beaniepie! Much love to all of you ~ smooches ~ Becca and the boys
Monday, July 16, 2007 at 9:43 pm
yes, we still think about you guys! one day soon, Nolan and Berkeley can run around together like wild men. trust me, i understand why you are torn about the crawling thing! so, so glad you all are well and we’d love to see you. court
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 10:36 am
Certainly we are still checking in on Nolan. We love hearing the good news! Our best to you all! May God continue to hold you all near!
Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 10:40 pm
I still check in from time to time to see how Nolan is doing. I’m glad to read such great news! My mom wished she could make it to the auction. Glad to hear it was such a success. Much love, Christy
Friday, July 27, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Hey Dears - Still thinking of you guys everyday and checking in for pictures and updates - Mostly just sending love! -Heather & Family
Friday, August 10, 2007 at 2:28 pm
*Hi!* Soooo happy to read all the wonderful news
about the Super Laughing Bean baby that is precious
Nolan! Yay! Yay! Yay! Soooo happy! Much, much, much
Love! XOXOXOXO