Jonah is 5!!!

I'm so sorry for the absence on the blog.  We have been trying to keep up with a VERY active little boy.

Health wise he has been better than ever.  The surgery was definitely a success despite all of our setbacks.  Thankfully, from what they can tell, he does not have a blood disorder.  He is still on blood thinner and getting that all worked out has been somewhat of a headache.  We are constantly changing the dose.  He has done so well when they have to take his blood.  Such a brave boy.  We are still keeping a close eye on him due to the fact that he is on blood thinner.  That has been harder than before because he has so much more energy!!!  We are thankful for that, but tired:)!

 

Thank you all for all the prayers across the world.  I wish I could hug each one of you.  We definitely felt it and you played a huge role in our son's story.  We are amazed at how many people were praying for us during that time and continue to pray for his full recovery.

On Labor Day our boy turned 5!!!  We decided to take him to St. Louis for the weekend and it was great!  We went up in the arch.  He LOVES elevators so this was a real treat.  He is definitely not scared of heights!  See how happy he is?!

We did some shopping and a lot of eating!  We also went to the City Museum.  B and I have been before and it is an awesome place.  J really enjoyed it, but I think in another few years he will enjoy it more.  I can't even explain this museum.  Just look at the roof!!!!

It is unlike anything I have ever seen or experienced.  You really need to check it out for yourself.
J wanted to ride the ferris wheel SO badly.  It took us three tries (due to rain), but we finally made it on and he was in heaven.  He kept saying "this is the best ride ever!"

We really LOVE St. Louis and can't wait to go again.

My parents decorated the kitchen while we were gone.  J opened most of his presents when we got home Monday night.

He kept asking us where our presents were.  I think he was just shocked that all of this was for him.  This is the first birthday he hasn't had to share with at least two other boys.  The orphanage celebrated all the September birthdays on one day.  While I can understand that is easier on them and I definitely don't fault them for doing that, it is was awesome to see him so happy on HIS day!  This morning he woke up and said "I'm still 5?"  Sweet boy. 

We are having a small party Friday afternoon and then our families will come over Saturday night for a cookout.  We are loving celebrating our boy.

Stay tuned...more to come on the blog.  I will try not to go so long between posts!!