Visiting Baby Weston

So, the past two days were really special.  We headed to Nashville to see Baby Weston on Tuesday afternoon, arriving around 7:30 pm... within the first 30 minutes of us being there, we were able to lay our eyes and our hands on this sweet baby... it was so special.

He is just beautiful and perfect in every way.  The prettiest little face, hair, and big boy hands.

Lawson was allowed to go back to see his baby cousin, however Emmitt was not old enough.  At first he didn't seem to notice, but the second time was not so easy on the little brother.  Bless his heart.  He will hopefully get to see him soon.  And kiss his head. :)

Uncle Jim, Lawson, and Baby Weston

Kissing his head. :)

My fave... dad's hand on this beautiful baby's head.

Isn't he beautiful and perfect?

love.him.so.much.

While we were there, the boys thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful hospital.

These butterflies welcomed us each time we got off of the elevator.

They are labeled with the hundreds whom have made donations to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.

A pretty good shot for 11:30 pm... :)

Aunt Erin is looking great, too!

*Notice the plethora of stickers on Lawson's shirt?  The NICU nurses loaded us up with lots of stickers!

They were so sweet!

I loved this art wall.  

Would love to have one of these in our playroom and in my classroom... maybe someday soon.

This was a pretty wooden statue, carved into a horse and little girl. 

Of course, Emmitt really liked it.

Here is a wall of mosaic shapes, located in the cafeteria area.

The first night we were there, we ate supper with Jim and Erin at 10:30 pm.  

There, of course, was no one there but us, and a few workers; less than ten people including us.  It is a large area, and the kids had it all to themselves.  They were hilarious mimicking the 20+ characters on the wall.  The next day during the lunch rush hour, however, was NOT the time to be mimicking.  We couldn't keep them away from the wall, and thank goodness they didn't trip someone as they played all around the wall.

The lobby was also all to ourselves the first night.  They had so much fun, and ran off lots of energy before our beyond-midnight-bedtime.  

There was a really cool stage area, and they put on quite the show for us...

We took a break from the waiting room with Grandmother and went outside to the patio area.  It was a little on the humid side, but getting a breath of fresh air was certainly needed.

Although waiting rooms are typically not designed for children, and in comparison to the other areas of the hospital it wasn't as kid-friendly, but nonetheless they did a great job overall.  We were very pleased and proud of their behavior.  Lawson plays games, {pbskids, disney jr., and nick jr.}, very well on the computer... he was so kindly sharing with, and helping Emmitt on the computer.

They are finally beginning to play together... except with little brother decides to HIT big brother... what to do with these terrible two's?  School will be so good for him.

That's all of our pictures from our special time at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.

More importantly, Baby Weston... he is doing so well.  We just received a phone call, and as of now, they are hoping to take their bundle of joy home in the next 48 hours!!  Your prayers, along with MANY others, are being answered!  And I, along with our family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

We are very encouraged by his progress, and ask that you continue to keep him, Jim, and Erin in your prayers.  We also are thanking God for answering the hundreds of prayers that have been spoken on his behalf.
He has been so good to us.  Our faith has certainly been strengthened.

To Him be the Glory for great things He hath done!

Now therefore, our God, we THANK YOU, and PRAISE Your glorious name... 1 Chronicles 29:13