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Nana and Boone |
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Maw Judy and Boone |
Sorry Dad. I'll get a picture of you and your trendy gown on the next post. |
We spent a lot of time at the NICU of course, but we also did some fun things around Houston. We visited the George Herbert Bush monument in a city park on Memorial Day. I didn't know he was responsible for quite so many accomplishments in his two terms as President. It was a nice time to reflect on many individuals who have made strides in continuing the liberties we Americans enjoy so freely.
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The park had a great view of downtown Houston. |
Also, we went to the Aquarium in downtown Houston. It was a lot more interesting than I expected. Eating dinner in front of a 150,000 gallon tank filled with 23 different species of fish, who'd have thought it would be that intriguing for adults.
The food was hit and miss. The meals that me (bayou shrimp pasta), mom (stuffed flounder), and Casey (bacon wrapped shrimp) had were delicious, but Dad (fried seafood platter) said he wasn't that impressed. That's what happens when a Louisianian orders a seafood platter in Houston. However, our desserts were incredible. They even had little fish cookies.
We had a great time with the grandparents this weekend and are looking forward to many more family adventures with them. Hopefully, those times won't include the NICU.
In the meantime, Boone is still gaining weight. He's currently 5lbs 5oz and 18 1/2 in. He's doing a better job of maintaining his body temperature, nursing like a champ, and his heart rate is remaining stable. The nurses are still gah gah over him and want to keep him there longer because they love to cuddle with him, but they're really doing everything they can to get him home as fast as as possible. They're even making him wear two hats and three blankets to aid in him maintaining those good body temperatures he's been getting over the weekend. We're still expecting him to come home in another week or so. Although that's been the consensus for the last couple weeks, this is still what they're saying. There are no other changes. He's as cute as ever and we are chomping at the bit to get him home.
Enjoy the pictures for now.
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| Here we geaux tigers! Here we geaux! (To sleep that is.) |
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| My little monkey man. |
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| And his monkey dad. |
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| I just can't stand it. I have to stare at him. And yes... even when he's asleep. |
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| Who knew that frog would become a hit so quickly. He doesn't like to be very far from Ribbit. |
One day closer to home,
The Belgards
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