Isla and I with Nel the elf dog.
Isla looking at Oakes.
And Oakes looking at Isla.
Isla hanging out in one of Oakes' chairs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Aunt Ellen visited last week!
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Oakes posing.
Superman was taking notes!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oakes tucked in sleeping on his side with all of his animals and blankies.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The booties that Nurse Emma made finally fit!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Isla and I went to a Christmas party hosted by the Lung Transplant Team and Children's. She was less than thrilled to see Santa, and asked me after where Mrs. Clause was. She has told us over and over she doesn't want Santa to come to our house, but Mrs. Clause can come. And she wants her to bring ice cream!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
And this is what happened when I thought I could do some Christmas shopping WITH Isla. What was I thinking? Isla was thinking, how can I get this puppy home with me? And it worked!
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A visit with Pappa
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Yesterday Oakes hung out with Nurse Tammy all day. And he was reaching for a grabbing her hand. This is a new move for Oakes, so I loved seeing it!
Lots of smiles for Tammy!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Then reaching for one of his books.
Then reaching for one of his books. 
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Oakes getting his trach ties changed. Not a big deal, it happens almost daily but he doesn't love the attention. I, however love seeing his sitting up.
Madison comforting Oakesis.
Almost done.
Mrs. Kim came in to get a peek of the big boy too!
Usually, attracting attention is a bad thing ont he floor, but there are times when people just want to come and visit and see Oakes which are times when we welcome a crowd!
Doesn't Oakes look so big? He is just shy of 20lbs!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Then finally, I got my hands on my sweet Oakes and Madison got a few pics!
It's been awhile since I've posted. But I've been thinking of all of you often. And I've sent many deep, deep breaths. I'm so glad that Oakes seems to be recovering yet again. He knows that slow and steady wins this race...better than anyone, probably. Thank you for the heartwarming photos. My favorites are of you, Becky, and Oakes. But maybe that's my momma impartiality. Much love to all of you this Christmas season.
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