Hicks Household: 10 Months and Growing!!

It's hard to believe that Nolan is only a couple months away from his first birthday! He is getting so big and is very mobile! At his last check up (9 months) he was 29.5" tall (95%) and weighed 23 lbs (85%). He has mastered the 'scoot', but isn't quite crawling yet. It's amazing how many other ways he will maneuver around to get where he wants to go! He is able to pull himself up to a standing position, so I don't think it will be long before he is waddling around.

Nolan is currently battling his 5th ear infection (you wouldn't know it by his happy attitude, but the tests say differently). He is on his third round of medications for the most recent ear infection and has a follow up appointment in early April. Depending on how he responds to this medication will determine if we need to see an ENT to discuss getting tubes in his ears. I go back and forth on this topic, as I can't imagine putting my sweet little angel under for the surgery it requires. But, I also know that he can't continue to have infections and take medications as that could hurt him in the long run. So, I guess we will just wait and see and pray that we come to a conclusion in the near future.

Nolan had his first Christmas, New Years, and Valentine's Day over the past few months. We spent Christmas Eve with Hicks/Anderson side and Christmas Day with the Payne clan. We are so blessed to be able to see our entire immediate family over the holiday and Nolan sure was spoiled!! He got a bunch of toys, some clothes, and money. He was smart and put his Christmas money in his savings account right away (he must get this trait from Daddy because Mommy likes to spend spend spend! ;) ) Nolan also received his first Valentine this year from a girl at daycare. I told him no dating for another 20 years, so he better not get his hopes up! All in all, Nolan is doing great and is one happy boy (minus the ear infections).

The rest of us are doing well! We have been keeping busy with work and potential home renovations. Aaron celebrated his 33rd birthday in January! Nolan and Bromley treated him to some golfing classes so he is ready for the greens this summer. Watch out Tiger Woods, here comes Aaron Hicks! :)

Here are some pictures of Nolan over the past few months: