halloween was a hit...

Charlie had a great Halloween this year. It was the first year he really understood the concept. Although, he did cry whenever somebody gave him a toy or a sticker instead of candy...we will have to work on that next year. For months he has insisted that he was going to be Paul Stanley from KISS. Despite our efforts to talk him into something else, he never waivered. Note to self: next year try to get him to pick a costume that does not require any make-up - what a pain that was! Luckily, Eric was willing to do it every time. Seems like he was getting in his costume every day this week for one reason or another.
Getting ready for the big night

The wagon came in handy...we heard many parents say they wished they had thought to bring their wagon. It was Aunt Andrea's idea.

Cousin Roger was Superman.

This guy thought Charlie was dressed as Edward Scissorhands.......?

Our friend and neighbor Casey was having a Halloween Party that included karaoke. Charlie was the first to get up and sing...what else but "I wanna Rock and Roll all Nite" by KISS. He brought down the house with his performance.

In Cannon news, look at who is big enough to wear clothes now.....

Last night he weighed 1530 grams (3 pounds 6 ounces). Once they hit 1500 grams they are able to wear clothes. By then they are considered stable enough and are usually off a lot of the machines so they have less leads to worry about. He looks so different now - such a big boy! His feedings have been increased to 28 cc's. Since he is in clothes now they took the skin temperature lead off that would automatically adjust the isolette to keep him at a certain temperature. Now, they just set the temperature in the isolette and hopefully they will begin to regulate their own temperature so they can eventually move to an open crib. His nurse was very impressed at how well he did today with his temperature. She said they usually have to have the temp set pretty high the first few days, but Cannon was too hot so she had to keep turning the temp down since he was doing so well. She said that he will probably do well when he does get moved to the crib. Yeah Cannon! I held him skin to skin today for about an hour and a half. I am so in love. He was making the cutest little noises today and looked so peaceful snuggled in on my chest. He is capturing the hearts of the nurses too - who could resist? :)