Jacob....World Traveler!

Jacob has been on many trips this summer and we have been so busy going from place to place and recovering from the trips that there has been no time to post photos.  But here they are!  He had a blast, was a great traveler and did everything we did as a family.

 MAUI

A catnap in the sand....yuck!

Snorkeling in the beautiful Pacific Ocean

Going down the slide at the Grand Wailea!

After Maui we spent a few days in Kerrville, Tx, a few days at North Padre Island and then Jacob got to go to CampCamp for his first every week away at camp.  He had a blast!  He spent all of July hanging out at home and then got to go to Vail, Colorado with the family.  He really enjoyed the cooler weather.  Hiking, whitewater rafting, you name it, we did it!

VAIL

At a Gold Mine in Breckenridge

Beavercreek Family Night with Dad

Beavercreek Family night with Mommy

Happy New Year!

The Homan's had a fabulous Christmas and New Year break from school and work! Two weeks off for the boys from school and Trey and I took about a week off to do some projects around the house. Jacob's room has been changed from little boy to big boy adding in his signature color "orange" in his striped wall. Jacob got a new flat screen tv so he is always able to watch his favorite Elmo and his brothers can watch other things. Jacob also go a really cool new swing that hangs from his ceiling. It is nice and cozy in the swing which is positioned to be able to see his new tv!

Jacob's seizures have started up again. We will be going to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston for an extended video monitored EEG. I will keep you posted as to when this will be. Keep Jacob in your prayers that the seizures do not worsen so much that injuries occur.

Jacob and his brothers have a new nanny, Sarah. She is doing a fabulous job so far and we are about ready to give her a big challenge by leaving her in charge for 5 days while we go to Nashville to speak at the National Convention of PPA. I am sure she will do a great job!

Jacob's New Room!

Jacob's New Swing

Jacob and his brothers...exhausted on New Years Day!

Jacob on Christmas Day with his new hat and chewies!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Here is a little video from the portraits I took of the kids this Christmas.

Jacob update 11-10-09

Sorry for neglecting my little Jacob blog. Jacob is doing much much better. We finally got the seizures under control after adding a new seizure med, Banzal. He has responded fabulously to it and the seizures are mostly gone! Praise God!
We are so thankful that Jacob has finally been approved for the Medicaid Waiver Program and has started receiving services and supplies!!!! After being on a waiting list for 6 years we have finally been approved!!
We went yesterday to get Jacob fitted for a new feeding chair, the Special Tomato. I am so excited about this chair. Check it out on www.adaptivemall.com. It is awesome and will be such a help during mealtimes.
We also were fitted for a potty chair. Yes, that is the technical term. He is doing great in his at school and now we will be able to continue striving towards potty training at home.
Also great news is that we are able to get Jacob the new Sleep Safer Bed. It will be so good for him to be in this bed to keep him safe from harm.
Therapies will hopefully begin soon and we are now receiving diapers and wipes at no charge! Imagine we have spent 9 years in diapers...I wonder how much that would add up to be? 4-5 diapers a day for 9 years....hmmm...EXPENSIVE! We feel very blessed that we are now able to have some assistance.
Thanks for all of you prayer warriors out there...you are awesome!!
Bye for now,
Elizabeth

Jacob's first week of school

Jacob had a great first week back to school. He went right in to his class and headed straight to his favorite beanbag to curl up in. It was like he never left!
Jacob's seizures have started back up again and are getting more frequent and pronounced. We visited the neurologist yesterday and he turned up the amps of his VNS and upped one of his medications. Hopefully, the seizures will subside soon.
Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers!
Elizabeth

Mexican Caribbean Vacation

All went well in Mexico...thanks for your prayers! The whole family had a fabulous time enjoying the pools, the ocean, the buffet and the endless ice cream bar! Jacob did very well on the airplane, slept well (wearing him out during the day certainly helped) and ate very well from the all you can eat buffets. He certainly enjoyed the ice cream after every meal (as did the rest of the family). He loved floating around the pool in his little ring and really enjoyed the wave pool and lazy river. It was a much needed family bonding experience that we will all cherish for a lifetime!

Trip to Playa del Carmen

I would like to request some serious prayers as we take all 3 boys to Mexico for a family vacation. It will be the first time we have ever flown anywhere together. And the first time the boys have been out of the country. Pray that no one gets sick and that Jacob sleeps well in the hotel environment. We are very excited to all be able to go but do have reservations that Jacob will adapt well to the new situation.
I will post some photos and let everyone know how it went when we return.
Thanks!