On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me

A Par Rich in a pear tree!!!



So, my favorite Christmas present this year (aside from Par) is the pear tree my aunt and uncle gave us. We don't know where we'll be planting it--but I can't wait--I'm looking forward to the year I can send out a card with our little Par actually climbing in our own pear tree.





MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Today has been such a blessing--we woke up late (obviously)and then rushed in to love on our precious little boy. He had just woken up when we arrived--perfect timing to feed him. His nurse was wearing antlers--she was very sweet--it must be hard to care for other people's children when you have your own at home--we really appreciate all the people who worked last night and today to help take care of our little Par.



Rusty and I gave Par a special "Christmas bath"--which really isn't any different than any other bath, except today is Christmas and it was especially drafty in the NICU, so Par was a little chilly--but he still enjoyed it, as always. And as always--we took a ton of pictures--but we won't bore you...









Later, Boo came to collect on her Christmas present and held Par for about 2 hours--he was very good for her--and it let me have time to go spend some time with Sally--and get a little hit of caffeine to help with the day.



Par ate, slept and pooped like a good little boy--he was pinned down by one of Santa's helpers that apparently fell out of his sack last night. Rusty and I got into the NICU just in time to save him.




Par is doing really well--we can't wait to hear what Dr. Kays thinks (he returns tomorrow)--and we are really excited about the thought of coming home--we get confirmation on the day tomorrow--so please pray that everything will run smoothly. We continue to pray for God's timing and patience.

We pray especially for Par's friends and their family today--a NICU Christmas isn't easy--but we know it will make all the rest even sweeter when we spend them at home.

May God bless you and your family on this holy day--Praise be to Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Merry Christmas,
Liz, Rusty & Par