What a wonderful life!

Kate is doing great! She had labs last week and all of her counts look perfect! We are so happy to see that things are back to normal. Before we went to the hospital I explained to her that since her hickman is gone the nurse's have to poke her finger for some tests. She was so excited to see the nurses that she didn't even worry about the poke. She cried during the poke but just after she told me and Auntie Ashley that she was "Brave". She is such an extraordinary little girl. We are so incredibly proud of her!

We had a busy week last week. We saw the nurses on Tuesday, went to Julian and saw the Grandma's on Wednesday, went to Wildomar & saw Auntie Nutters & Malakai on Thursday, the Zoo and Mac House on Friday, 2 birthday parties & a housewarming party on Saturday, 1 birthday party and a family dinner on Sunday, and the Zoo again today! Needless to say, we are all over-exerted. Todd finally has a day off tomorrow, so we're going to hit the fair for half a day. After tomorrow, I am going to attempt to lay low until the weekend. We have been so busy!

Todd is back to work, which has been good. We have really needed the money. Thankfully we will be moving up to Mesa Grande the end of July. My Uncle has graciously opened his home to our family for as long as we need it. We are so thankful. This will give us the opportunity for Todd to spend some time studying and go back to school. We are so thankful. We will be far from civilization but are looking forward to some quiet time and fresh air.

Kiera is incredible! She really is the happiest little girl I've ever known. She is all smiles! She can't help but to smile all the time! She is already rolling over! At 3.5 months she is rolling from both back to belly and belly to back. It is insane! Kate didn't start rolling over until 5 - 5.5 months! I wonder what comes next... I hope she takes her time with crawling and walking. I'm not sure I'm ready for two little ones running a muck! I am so thankful for both of my children. Kate is so strong and inspiring and Kiera is incredible, she just brings so much joy to our little family!

Kate has been more than a handful at bedtime. We had a good six weeks of cooperation. She would lay down and go to sleep all by herself. We could have people over or be by ourselves, it never made a difference. This last week has been awful. She won't stay in her bed to save a life. It is so incredibly dramatic. I'm thinking the constant stimulation this last week is just a bit much for her. I guess I need to have a more regimented schedule. We are really good at getting her down during her normal nap time, but that hasn't seemed to matter at bedtime. It is rough. We will figure it all out.

Kate's birthday is in a week! I can't believe my Angel is turning two! Her birthday is the 8th and her birthday party is the 11th. Just 7 months ago doctors told us that it was possible for Kate not to make it to her second birthday. That was the most devastating day of my life. We are so thankful that God has greater plans for her. Not only has she made it to her second birthday, but she has excelled! She is in remission and off treatment. God is Good. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. Through you our baby has life! Each and every one of you are invited to celebrate Kate and all that she has accomplished in her short two years of life! I hope to see you all at the celebration!

July 11, 2009
1pm - 5pm
Ramona Oaks Park
25386 Pappas Rd, Ramona, Ca 92065

Light lunch & cake will be served.

I can't wait to celebrate and see everyone there!

Some people have inquired about Kate's likes and sizes. She is in a 2T and size 6 shoe. She loves to read, dress up, and play instruments. She likes princess' and Sesame Street. That's about all I can think of. The best gift is your presence, so don't worry about a present. Just come celebrate!