It's been too long since I've experienced the seasons. I'm happy to be experiencing the weather changes again! Only a month ago we had the doors open at night and the fans on all day long to keep the house cool. Right now, I'm cozied up on the couch in front of a crackling fire & I couldn't be happier. My kids are cozied up in their beds with warm little toes & noses & that makes my heart feel nice & warm. These are the days that I love. I love to be surrounded by warmth & love.
Katelyn is growing to be very independent. She often spends the mornings full of energy and joy. She always starts the morning with cuddles & cuteness in Mommy & Daddy's bed. Kiera lights up when she is embraced by Kate. My mornings are always pleasant with my Angels in such happy spirits. Both Kate & Kiera spent the morning running around our little studio. Kiera in her walker & Kate playing with her abundance of toys. Kate is becoming very creative. She brings me tea & baked me some "sourdough cookies" this morning. She loves to use her little kitchen. Hopefully she will always enjoy cooking and will learn how to please the pallet like her father. He is a much more skilled cook than I am. I don't have the imagination to be able to throw things together & make a delicious meal. Todd does & I hope our girls get that from him.
Kiera ran around in her Winnie the Pooh walker all morning. She navigates it really well & can turn it around corners & push it through doorways. She spent a little time in her Rainforest Jumperoo & jumped like a mad baby! She is all smiles & giggles. She busts into hysterics at Katelyn & is very ticklish, just like the rest of us. She has cut two teeth in the last 10 days. She is a great teether! She fusses a little more and isn't sleeping as well as she usually does, but she is much happier than I imagine most babies to be when their teething. Kate was an easy teether as well, there were times when we didn't even know she was teething!
Kate & Kiera have been taking a bath together every night. Kiera sits up really well, so she just gets right in with Katelyn. It is absolutely adorable watching them play together in the tub. Kiera lunges for everything in sight, and has landed face first in the water! She's still not afraid though. Kiera splashes & splashes! She loves the water, it is adorable. Kate is obsessed with bubbles right now. She likes to give herself & Kiera bubble beards & hair. The other night she had a huge Santa beard & had her whole head covered in bubbles as well... Kiera thought she was hiliarious & was cracking up at her sister. This, in turn, made Kate, Todd & I bust in to laughter as well. Our girls have such wonderful personalities... I wonder where they get them?!
I'll be better with updating my blog now that we have internet at our house. Thank You to those who still follow our story.
Katelyn is doing wonderfully, health wise. Her last Hem/Onc appt was September 25th and all of her labs came back normal. She looks great. She's gaining weight & growing & her hair is coming in beautifully! I continue to pray for her each & every night. I thank God for putting his healing touch on her & keeping her strong through all the trials & treatments she has had to endure & I pray that he continue to hold her in his heavenly embrace & keep her healthy. Please do the same for her. She can always use prayers. Thank You!
I hope each of you can also pray for our friends listed below:
Trayci Ozuna - Breast Cancer
Tino Cauzza - Tumors
Khuong Lu - Leukemia
Kenny Smith - Tumor
Cassidy Mitchell - Cystic Fibrosis
Brittany Wnek - Tumor
Kate McRae - Tumor
Connor - Tumor
And also for the children that Katelyn spent so much time with at Children's. Some of these children are in remission and off treatment (like Katelyn) and some are still on treatment. They can each use all the prayers they can get! Thank You so much!
Nadia
Kylie
Zara
Lilly
Julia
Iker
Abram
Julian
Connor
Lainey
Oscar
Juan
Joe
Thank You for all the prayers! We love you all!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
We're really enjoying Julian! I love living in the mountains again. I feel myself. It's nice. We're staying busy and enjoying life. The girls are growing and happy as can be. Kiera is eating foods now, and sitting up all by herself. She loves to take baths and splash in the pool. She is still as happy as they come. Katelyn is growing as well, and is as active as ever. I can hardly keep up! I'm trying to get her involved in more activities so she can socialize with other kids, and give me a little break! Hah! She is in a Movement/ Dance class in Ramona on Wednesdays and we went to storytime at the Julian Library on Thursday. At storytime I met some nice ladies who invited us to their play group on Tuesday's! I am excited to get out there and be active with the kids.
Todd has been working a lot. His job ends in a few weeks and he'll be off to find more work. We're waiting on the LVN boards to send us the right paperwork so he can get his test date. It's been a hassle getting in touch with them, but hopefully we will get the right forms asap. January is right around the corner. I can't believe we're nearing the end of 2009. I am planning to take a class or two in the Spring as well. I'd like to get back to school, finish my degree, and head into a career that will help support my family! Lots of new things coming our way!
I went to a yoga class this morning. It was a nice break for myself, and very relaxing. Grandma Robin took the girls to the coffee shop and the park. They're hanging out at her house while I steal away a few more minutes of alone time at the library. Alone time is few and far between in my life!
We will have internet set up at the house next week! Halleluiah! I'll be able to post pictures and keep better touch with society!
I read a friends caring bridge a few minutes ago and found it very interesting. Here is some information that she posted. Keep it all in mind and do what you can. Thanks to everyone!
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!!
-Cancer is the #1 leading cause of death by disease in children under 15 in the U.S.
-12,500 children are diagnosed each year in the U.S.
-Currently, 30,000-40,000 kids are undergoing cancer treatment in the U.S.
-2/3 of kids who survive childhood cancers endure severe side effects from treatment such as cognitive deficits, organ failure, and secondary cancers just to name a few.
-Childhood cancer research is vastly underfunded
-There are 15 children diagnosed with cancer to every one child diagnosed with AIDS yet the U.S. invests $595,000for research for every pediatric AIDS patient and only $20,000 per pediatric cancer patient
-Right now somewhere in the U.S. 7 children with cancer are fighting for their lives who won't make it through the daySome ways to help…
From August 15th until October 15th, the company will donate 100% of the profits of all bottles of Oatmeal Raisin Shower Gel sold via their website, www.philosophy. com, to Cookies for Kids' Cancer. If you're a Facebook fan, there's a special Cookies for Kids' Cancer button on the Philosophy Facebook page explaining the promotion including the bake sales they're planning at their retail stores. In the month of September, the company will donate $1 for every special Facebook virtual cookie application you send to friends. Just a click of a mouse and $1 is donated! The parenting magazine Cookie has a write up about the promotion with Philosophy which we hope will also spur traffic to the website. PLEASE encourage your friends, family, babysitters, friends of babysitters, to support this very special promotion. It's not often a company donates 100% of the profits to a cause. Also,that Chili's Restaurants is running nationwide campaign for St. Jude, and September 28th is the day they give 100% of their proceeds to St. Jude.
Todd has been working a lot. His job ends in a few weeks and he'll be off to find more work. We're waiting on the LVN boards to send us the right paperwork so he can get his test date. It's been a hassle getting in touch with them, but hopefully we will get the right forms asap. January is right around the corner. I can't believe we're nearing the end of 2009. I am planning to take a class or two in the Spring as well. I'd like to get back to school, finish my degree, and head into a career that will help support my family! Lots of new things coming our way!
I went to a yoga class this morning. It was a nice break for myself, and very relaxing. Grandma Robin took the girls to the coffee shop and the park. They're hanging out at her house while I steal away a few more minutes of alone time at the library. Alone time is few and far between in my life!
We will have internet set up at the house next week! Halleluiah! I'll be able to post pictures and keep better touch with society!
I read a friends caring bridge a few minutes ago and found it very interesting. Here is some information that she posted. Keep it all in mind and do what you can. Thanks to everyone!
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!!
-Cancer is the #1 leading cause of death by disease in children under 15 in the U.S.
-12,500 children are diagnosed each year in the U.S.
-Currently, 30,000-40,000 kids are undergoing cancer treatment in the U.S.
-2/3 of kids who survive childhood cancers endure severe side effects from treatment such as cognitive deficits, organ failure, and secondary cancers just to name a few.
-Childhood cancer research is vastly underfunded
-There are 15 children diagnosed with cancer to every one child diagnosed with AIDS yet the U.S. invests $595,000for research for every pediatric AIDS patient and only $20,000 per pediatric cancer patient
-Right now somewhere in the U.S. 7 children with cancer are fighting for their lives who won't make it through the daySome ways to help…
From August 15th until October 15th, the company will donate 100% of the profits of all bottles of Oatmeal Raisin Shower Gel sold via their website, www.philosophy. com, to Cookies for Kids' Cancer. If you're a Facebook fan, there's a special Cookies for Kids' Cancer button on the Philosophy Facebook page explaining the promotion including the bake sales they're planning at their retail stores. In the month of September, the company will donate $1 for every special Facebook virtual cookie application you send to friends. Just a click of a mouse and $1 is donated! The parenting magazine Cookie has a write up about the promotion with Philosophy which we hope will also spur traffic to the website. PLEASE encourage your friends, family, babysitters, friends of babysitters, to support this very special promotion. It's not often a company donates 100% of the profits to a cause. Also,that Chili's Restaurants is running nationwide campaign for St. Jude, and September 28th is the day they give 100% of their proceeds to St. Jude.
Monday, August 10, 2009
"We going to the Mesa Nande!"
We're all settled up in Mesa Grande! It has been beautiful weather. I forgot what it was like to see the stars so clearly at night, and hear all the noises of the night. It's wonderful to see all the creatures you don't see so much in the city, even in Ramona. We have a King snake that patrols the rocks around the house, lizards galore that let you get within inches of them, turkeys, cows, frogs, dogs... all kinds of good stuff. Katelyn loves the animals, she loves the country. She never gets tired of the cows. She's done exceptionally well with the drive as well. Sometimes she wants to watch a movie, but mostly she wants to look out the window. She can express herself incredibly well, I love to hear her speak to me. She's also thoroughly enjoying the pool, or "tool" as Katelyn would say. She is a little fish, obsessed with the water and quite the little swimmer. She can swim all by herself, she'll swim about 6' under water, to and from people or to the edge. She can climb out of the pool all by herself (elbow, elbow, tummy, knees) and she can crabwalk half the pool. She's also enjoying the slide! She prefers to go down on someones lap, but she will still take a ride all by herself. She is fearless in the water, just like in every other aspect of her life.
We went to cousin Tayden's first birthday party on Saturday. I can't believe that she is ONE! The time has flown. She is absolutely adorable and had a wonderful birthday celebration. The company was nice, and it was a beautiful day. There were babies galore! And, lots of girls. There were 3 or 4 little girls between two and three, so Kate had a great time with the kids. She swam most the time, and played hard. We had a great time. Yesterday we had breakfast at the Lovely Lake Henshaw Grille and spent the day basking in the sun by the pool. Kate was in and out of the water, having an excellent time. I started the first of the Twilight Saga. Then I finished it. I was in a trance and couldn't put the book down. Todd gave me a break... I called payback for golf. I forgot how much I enjoyed reading.
Kiera is getting so big. She is still the happiest little girl. She is made of pure joy, I know it. It's rare that she shows you anything but a smile. She talks up a storm and today I heard her first laugh! It was adorable! I look forward to many, many more!!! She goes to get some immunizations this week. I hate to see my girls get shots. I hate shots but I would take them all for those two if I could. She can't have any live, or partial live shots as it could comprimise Katelyn and her immune system. Kate can't get any immunizations for another 6-8 months. Then she has to start from scratch. When all the chemo wiped or her immune system so many times it included all of her previous vaccinations, so we have to start from day one. Breaks my heart.
Kate is doing wonderfully. Her last CBC came back clear as we suspect and pray for every day. She goes back in a few weeks for her 3rd checkup. October is only a few months away. I can't believe that ten months have come and gone. I thank the Lord everday for granting Katelyn health, and life. I continue to pray that she stay healthy and that the Lord hold her close to his heart, wrapped in his embrace, so that she never experience the pain and misfortune that she has already experienced. I pray that for both of my girls and all of the children I've come across that need the prayers themselves.
Special prayers are needed for Zara, Christian, Haley Simonds, Trayci Ozuna and many more. Zara is doing well. She recently experienced her first bacteria infection, which, from our experience is trying and very scary. Her counts are rising as the last chemo round is almost out of her system. She'll be coming home soon. She will be monitored frequently and as long as her blasts are under 5% she will not go to transplant. Christian went through transplant a few months ago and recently relapsed. He is undergoing more chemo and will start radiation soon. Unfortunatly his cancer has proved treatment resistant. Please pray for him and his family. Haley has had some complications with her kidney, they are not sure what to make of it yet, but we are hoping and praying for the best. Trayci is undergoing chemo after her masectomy. I know it has been incredibly difficult on her husband, my step-brother Peter, as well as their three children. Please keep each of these people and their family in your prayers.
Well, I need to get the kiddo's fed! Have a wonderful night. Thank You for checking up on us. As soon as I get internet in Mesa Grande I'll post some updated photos.
Love to All,
Krystal
We went to cousin Tayden's first birthday party on Saturday. I can't believe that she is ONE! The time has flown. She is absolutely adorable and had a wonderful birthday celebration. The company was nice, and it was a beautiful day. There were babies galore! And, lots of girls. There were 3 or 4 little girls between two and three, so Kate had a great time with the kids. She swam most the time, and played hard. We had a great time. Yesterday we had breakfast at the Lovely Lake Henshaw Grille and spent the day basking in the sun by the pool. Kate was in and out of the water, having an excellent time. I started the first of the Twilight Saga. Then I finished it. I was in a trance and couldn't put the book down. Todd gave me a break... I called payback for golf. I forgot how much I enjoyed reading.
Kiera is getting so big. She is still the happiest little girl. She is made of pure joy, I know it. It's rare that she shows you anything but a smile. She talks up a storm and today I heard her first laugh! It was adorable! I look forward to many, many more!!! She goes to get some immunizations this week. I hate to see my girls get shots. I hate shots but I would take them all for those two if I could. She can't have any live, or partial live shots as it could comprimise Katelyn and her immune system. Kate can't get any immunizations for another 6-8 months. Then she has to start from scratch. When all the chemo wiped or her immune system so many times it included all of her previous vaccinations, so we have to start from day one. Breaks my heart.
Kate is doing wonderfully. Her last CBC came back clear as we suspect and pray for every day. She goes back in a few weeks for her 3rd checkup. October is only a few months away. I can't believe that ten months have come and gone. I thank the Lord everday for granting Katelyn health, and life. I continue to pray that she stay healthy and that the Lord hold her close to his heart, wrapped in his embrace, so that she never experience the pain and misfortune that she has already experienced. I pray that for both of my girls and all of the children I've come across that need the prayers themselves.
Special prayers are needed for Zara, Christian, Haley Simonds, Trayci Ozuna and many more. Zara is doing well. She recently experienced her first bacteria infection, which, from our experience is trying and very scary. Her counts are rising as the last chemo round is almost out of her system. She'll be coming home soon. She will be monitored frequently and as long as her blasts are under 5% she will not go to transplant. Christian went through transplant a few months ago and recently relapsed. He is undergoing more chemo and will start radiation soon. Unfortunatly his cancer has proved treatment resistant. Please pray for him and his family. Haley has had some complications with her kidney, they are not sure what to make of it yet, but we are hoping and praying for the best. Trayci is undergoing chemo after her masectomy. I know it has been incredibly difficult on her husband, my step-brother Peter, as well as their three children. Please keep each of these people and their family in your prayers.
Well, I need to get the kiddo's fed! Have a wonderful night. Thank You for checking up on us. As soon as I get internet in Mesa Grande I'll post some updated photos.
Love to All,
Krystal
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Catching Up!
Wow Wow Wow. I have so much to update on!
Kate's birthday party was wonderful! Everyone had a great time, especially the birthday girl! She played hard all day and skipped out on her nap. She did really well for not having a nap! Unfortunately, I didn't get a single pic of her smiling! If anyone else scored on some photos of Kate, please send them my way. We all had a great time. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate our little Angel!!!
We've spent a lot of time at the beach and at Balboa Park these last few weeks. Kate LOVE'S Balboa Park, she asks me every day if we can go to Balboa Park and play with kids. We have a great time! Her first beach experience was last week and she spent a lot of time in the sand. She was afraid of the water and wanted to stay far far away from it. We went to the beach 4 days in a row, and on the 4th day she finally took to the water. She went down to the shoreline to sit in the sand and catch sand crabs with my cousins, Jake, Josh & Austin. Once she let her guard down and experienced the water, I couldn't get her out! We were at the beach today and she LOVED the water all over again. It is a ton of fun!
We also swim a lot. She is fearless in the water. She is pretty good at paddling & kicking but still has a hard time getting her head out of the water. She can crab walk on the side of the pool loves to jump in. I'm worried about her being fearless in the water. We are working every day on swimming. We'll keep at it so I don't have to be worried about her near the pool.
We're moving! It's that time again. Todd and some of our friends took a big load up to the house on Friday, and now we just have to pack up our everyday stuff and get it up there. We have until Friday so we'll do it slowly and enjoy our time down here while we still have it. Kate is so cute. If you ask her where we are moving she will say "we are moving to the Mesa Nande!" . She is so excited and adorable. Her little friend Alissa (whom she played with frequently before the hospital) lives in Santa Ysabel! We're happy to have a friend close by.
Kiera is amazing! She is cooing and grabbing at things. She is the happiest little thing around. She really is a very joyful baby. She talks and smiles ALL the time. She adores Katelyn. Katelyn gives her so much love. As soon as Kate gets near, Kiera is all smiles and noises. Kate knows that Kiera gets happy when she's around. Kate is suprisingly gentle and attentive to Kiera, it is so wonderful to watch. I took Kiera in for her 4 mos checkup and the Dr. said she hasn't gained much weight. I've started to nurse her more often and keep better tabs on how much she eats and her wet diapers. I've already noticed her eating more, and my milk supply replenishing quicker. I hope things continue to go well so I don't have to start supplementing formula for her. It means a lot to me to be able to nurse her. I truly believe that it is vital to her health, as it was to Katelyns.
Please pray for our friends Kylie & Zara. Kylie is experiencing neurological problems due to the chemo she has had. Zara still has some lingering abnormalities in her bone marrow. Please pray for the girls and their families. Worrying for your children is awful, please lift them all up in prayer so that they may be strong and brave.
I'll try to update soon! Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, support and love!
Love,
Krystal
Kate's birthday party was wonderful! Everyone had a great time, especially the birthday girl! She played hard all day and skipped out on her nap. She did really well for not having a nap! Unfortunately, I didn't get a single pic of her smiling! If anyone else scored on some photos of Kate, please send them my way. We all had a great time. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate our little Angel!!!
We've spent a lot of time at the beach and at Balboa Park these last few weeks. Kate LOVE'S Balboa Park, she asks me every day if we can go to Balboa Park and play with kids. We have a great time! Her first beach experience was last week and she spent a lot of time in the sand. She was afraid of the water and wanted to stay far far away from it. We went to the beach 4 days in a row, and on the 4th day she finally took to the water. She went down to the shoreline to sit in the sand and catch sand crabs with my cousins, Jake, Josh & Austin. Once she let her guard down and experienced the water, I couldn't get her out! We were at the beach today and she LOVED the water all over again. It is a ton of fun!
We also swim a lot. She is fearless in the water. She is pretty good at paddling & kicking but still has a hard time getting her head out of the water. She can crab walk on the side of the pool loves to jump in. I'm worried about her being fearless in the water. We are working every day on swimming. We'll keep at it so I don't have to be worried about her near the pool.
We're moving! It's that time again. Todd and some of our friends took a big load up to the house on Friday, and now we just have to pack up our everyday stuff and get it up there. We have until Friday so we'll do it slowly and enjoy our time down here while we still have it. Kate is so cute. If you ask her where we are moving she will say "we are moving to the Mesa Nande!" . She is so excited and adorable. Her little friend Alissa (whom she played with frequently before the hospital) lives in Santa Ysabel! We're happy to have a friend close by.
Kiera is amazing! She is cooing and grabbing at things. She is the happiest little thing around. She really is a very joyful baby. She talks and smiles ALL the time. She adores Katelyn. Katelyn gives her so much love. As soon as Kate gets near, Kiera is all smiles and noises. Kate knows that Kiera gets happy when she's around. Kate is suprisingly gentle and attentive to Kiera, it is so wonderful to watch. I took Kiera in for her 4 mos checkup and the Dr. said she hasn't gained much weight. I've started to nurse her more often and keep better tabs on how much she eats and her wet diapers. I've already noticed her eating more, and my milk supply replenishing quicker. I hope things continue to go well so I don't have to start supplementing formula for her. It means a lot to me to be able to nurse her. I truly believe that it is vital to her health, as it was to Katelyns.
Please pray for our friends Kylie & Zara. Kylie is experiencing neurological problems due to the chemo she has had. Zara still has some lingering abnormalities in her bone marrow. Please pray for the girls and their families. Worrying for your children is awful, please lift them all up in prayer so that they may be strong and brave.
I'll try to update soon! Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, support and love!
Love,
Krystal
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I can't believe my Angel is already TWO! Time flies. We celebrated Katelyn's birthday with an afternoon at Sea World with Zara. Kate & Zara had a wonderful time watching the Baluga whales swim in cirlces, the polar bears sleep, the penguins swim & waddle, the dolphine swim around, and they even got to hold starfish! We had a great time. Afterwards we went to Red Lobster (Lobsterfest -- YUM!) for some dinner and a birthday Sundae. Kate and Zara both ate Salmon and some sides. I am so blessed with such a good eater. She will eat anything we eat. It is wonderful. No special meals at our house! The wait staff came out with a Sundae and sang Happy Birthday to Kate. She was a little in shock but managed to blow out her candle and share her sundae with Zara. As you can see with the pictures above, she thoroughly enjoyed it!Only two days until Kate's big party! I am really excited to share our joy with all of our friends and family. Again, everyone who wants to come is invited! We have a jumper, water balloons, a pinata, food, drinks and cake. The party is from 1-4 at Ramona Oaks Park in the San Diego Country Estates. It will be a wonderful fun filled day.
I hope to see everyone there!
Love,
Love,
Krystal
Monday, June 29, 2009
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!
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!
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