Figuring Some Things Out

I know it's been a while. No excuses. I am trying to make time for blogging, but busyness happens. 

We found out Isaac has an allergy to sulfites. He has had three really bad cases of hives in the last two months, so we had him tested for allergies. Since he eats eggs and peanut butter, and drinks milk regularly, it was hard to figure out the problem. We narrowed it down to dry fruit (raisins, in particular) so I did some research and learned that sulfites could be the problem. They tested him, and lo and behold, it was those pesky sulfites! 

Thankfully, he seems to be only sensitive to them in dried fruit form (because it seems to be in EVERYTHING!) We also don't eat a whole lot of processed food to begin with. 

I am so glad we were able to find out the problem. 

                                

Ugly case of hives indeed.

                                           

They were so big and raised.



                                       

Everyone thought he had some catchy disease.



                      

Here he is, getting tested for allergies.

Baby Isaac Turns One!

Back in November our sweet baby boy turned one! So hard to believe that he's been with us for a year now. I thank God every day for my dear son, and how wonderfully he fits into our family. 

Josh and I threw a big party for him. Kind of a thank you to all who helped us with the last year and a half with the move, being on bed rest, etc. We also just wanted to celebrate his life! My dad counted 65. Ha! Who knew that many people would fit? We wouldn't have been able to do it without Josh's family, who just jumped in and helped anyway they could! It was so nice!

 

The eats. The cute elephant cake was decorated by my friend Natalie. 

The birthday boy loved his cake alright!

                       

Isaac and daddy opening presents with a lot of "helpers".