Nicknames

Benjamin has developed some interesting nicknames for Tyler lately. Sara and I figure that we would call him Ty, notibly after Ty Webb (Chevy Chase) from Caddyshack. Sara calls him Ty-Man and Benjamin has called him Ty-Lo (like J-Lo) and Ty-Lowey. The most interesting name came yesterday when Benjamin called him Donkey after the character from Shrek. The boys adore each other, when Benjamin is in the room Tyler always seems to follow his big brother around the room. As you can see they have started having tummy time together!

Visitors

The past two weekends we have had family visitors. First, Uncle Pete and Cousin Kevin stopped by to meet Tyler on their way back to Myrtle Beach. Then Grampa flew in and spent the past weekend visiting with everyone! Tyler is doing well, he has his one month check-up next Tuesday. We continue to try to help him sleep better and longer at night, thankfully Benjamin has not gotten up when we change and feed during the night. Benjamin had an ear infection which is clear but now has a virus, we are trying to limit the touching and kissing of Tyler by his big brother. Unfortunately I head back to work next week, but Gaga and Amy are arriving on Sunday to visit for the week.

First and foremost, we want to thank all of our friends & family for all of your thoughtful phone calls, e-mails, cards, as well as gifts! Our 2nd week home has proved to be a little hectic, to say the least, so we apologize for being slow to get back in touch with thank you's, updates, etc! I have unfortunately had a slow recovery due to some complications that haven't gone away since being in the hospital, and am now on my 2nd round of antibiotics. We have had numerous doctors appointments between the boys and I, and Benjamin's cold that he had the day we got home from the hospital, ended up turning into an ear infection this week! I don't know what we would have done had Memere not been here that 1st week home, and if Jason weren't home on leave....he has been a Godsend as usual- and deserves the Best Dad/Husband of the Year award!

I also received a surprise phone call this week (Wed.) from my Dad- who was calling me from home!! I just wanted to thank all of you who have continued to ask Jason & I about him, because showing your care and concern has meant so much to my family & I during this difficult time! (especially with it all taking place the last 2months of my pregnancy, which definitely took its toll on me) After 64 days in the hospital, all of our prayers and thoughts pulled through and my Dad was discharged home. Unfortunately, he went home with lots of contraptions- feeding tubes, drain tubes, and his incision wound still, but at least he has a break for now and a chance to see if things will resolve, or whether to face another surgery, which he is trying desperately to avoid at this point. Needless to say, your continued thoughts and prayers would still be welcomed with opened arms and very much appreciated!

Here are a couple of more shots of Team Goguen! Hope you enjoy, and we look forward to talking to you all/seeing you soon!