It has been too long since my last post, so here I am again with too many fun pics to share! The Gladdens have been busy, busy.
Alexander had an endoscopy with biopsy a few weeks ago, and we finally have a diagnosis. YAHOO that at least we know what has been causing his problems gaining weight/food aversion/vomiting... but BOO that he has Eeosinophilic Esophagitis. Basically that means that food allergies have been causing painful inflammation in his esophagus (you can read more about EE at http://www.apfed.org/ee.htm). Our next step is to figure out what AO is allergic to and eliminate that from his diet. We have a long road ahead, but at least we now know where we are going and why.
On a lighter and happier note, we have been having LOTS of FUN, FUN, FUN. Alexander and I tagged along with the Locys on a fun-filled trip to Ohio to visit family in August. And Steven and I just returned from a much-needed romantic get-a-way for two to celebrate our 5th anniversary. We are so thankful for our loving families, who helped out with Alexander (NOT a small feat) while we were rejuvenating and relaxing. Pics of our trip will be posted soon...
The Locy farm at sun set.
Hanging out by the pond with Erin's cousin's, Heather and Morgan.
We got to celebrate cousin Liam's birthday in the hotel in Ohio. It was so great to spend time with the Madison Locys, and Liam was a cool dude 3-year-old birthday boy!
He even shared his new cars with Alexander.
Playing at the Iler's lake house.
Aunt Beth trying to make the reluctant swimmer smile (the pool was a little... well... chilly).
More Iler fun with Uncle Jim and Aunt Carol.
Mom and Dad in front of the church they got married in 41 years ago. Awwww...
Hanging out with the Ohio Locys- Alexander loved meeting Erin's cousin's son, Grady.
Alexander has taken to doing everything mommy does- he likes to "try on" my shoes and carry around my purse!
We had a Hamburger Cook- Off with friends. Yummy yum fun! EVERYONE was a winner because we ate so many yummy hamburgers (and Steven will be the first to tell you the Gladden Burger was voted #1 by secret ballot).
Alexander wasn't into the hamburgers, but he sure was glad having our friends over meant he had new buddies to play with (not to mention the big boy toys he had never seen before)!
"puters"
Alexander has also gotten into wearing hats...
any hat will do...
especially if it comes with Grandma and Grandpa's dog to play with.
Hugs.
We went to cousin John Gregory's birthday party at Jump 2 It. Alexander was mesmerized by the big kids and had a GREAT time.
How cool- an inflatable throne to sit on while opening presents!
What would we do without the blankie Aunt Beth made Alexander?
Our Enlightened One making a run for "boo-dah"
