Catching up!!! The actual date of this entry is 3-7-09

The kids jumping on the trampoline in the pouring rain!

Hello! Long time no blog...eh? I know I am sorry!! Well we had the set back of her counts going into the toilet so to speak, then after a couple of weeks they returned to above 1000 so she could return to preschool. Just in time for picture day, and to see the police dog come ;)! We had her appointment on February 10th and her counts were up to 900 so they went ahead and had me start her back on her oral chemo at 50%. She did really well and her counts jumped up high...I can't remember the exact number at this moment, but they decided to not increase the dosage due to the fact she was taking the steroids. Every time we go down to UCLA she gets the infusion of the Vincristine and she then needs to take steroids for 5 days after. Taking the steroids can cause a false increase in her counts. After the next weeks lab draws they went ahead and increased her dosage a little. This past week her counts were only at 900, therefore they did not increase her dose and there was no school for Ryan. She was pretty bummed out.

The kids at the LA Zoo

Our adventurous trip to the Pirate Dinner show!

We have had a lot going on though around here. We managed to go down to the LA Zoo with the kiddos. It was a slightly rainy day, but we really had a blast! While we were down there, I said we should go some where cool for dinner. Medieval Times came up and I said how about that Pirate Dinner show? We made a phone call and it was going to start at the exact time it would take us to get there. It was a great show....I don't think the kids ate one bite of their food they were so entertained. It was pretty cool! It all worked out perfectly! I love when that happens!

We had visitors....My Mom, my brother- Matt, my sister-Julie, and her new fiance Mike. It was for a long weekend visit and we all had a great time. This was our first time meeting Mike and we also had not seen Matt in along time so it was a much needed visit. We took the kids out to C.A.L.M. one day, played games and just hung out and enjoyed some good family time. I will post pictures later!

Ryan with the manager and the sales manager at In-Shape.

The kids enjoying the Italian Ices from the snack barRy- Note the hair...it is getting longer ;)

Mona and I (she works in the kids club and became very fond of
Ryan and Adam when we were coming daily before Ryan got sick)
A truly beautiful person!

Our local gym here where we are members did an amazing thing for our family. They decided to have a racket ball tournament and give the proceeds to our family....WOW! Very generous! They had many people sign up for the tournament and had lots of different sponsors. They did a raffle for an awesome mountain bike. They had hot dogs, icees, cookies. We decided to head down and have Ryan take a look at this event first hand. The kids and I all put on our Team Ryan shirts and headed down. We had a great time. The older kids climbed the rock wall, and more imortant than that Ryan got to go meet and thank all the wonderful people who participated in this and the ones who put it all together. We are all truly greatful to all of you... Thank You!!

Kyle before his 8th grade dance

Today March 7th is our Anniversary. We are celebrating 11 years of marriage....WOW!!!! I am a very lucky woman and am so thankful to have Matthew! I am sure we will enjoy the next 11 years together as much as we have enjoyed the past 11 years!

Tuesday the 10th is Adam's birthday. My baby is turning 3...another WOW!

Then at the end of the month we have Ryan's birthday. She will be 5 on the 30th of March. I picked up her Kindergarten registration packet last week. She is so excited!

Logan is doing great in school and in gymnastics! Such a beautiful bright girl!!

Kyle has 8th grade graduation in May, high school next year...ahhhh! He is growing so fast right now and is turning into a fine young guy (I just can't bring myself to type the word man...lol) right before our very eyes. I can not believe how fast time is going by.

As each day passes I feel more and more blessed!!!!

Tuesday the 10th is our next trip down to UCLA. It will be a longer day because it is a procedure day. She will be sedated and get her lumbar chemo, along with her Vincristine. That is Adam's birthday so Matthew is going to be here with him and do a boys birthday outing. I know Adam is excited =)! We will not have to go back for 1 month, and that visit will not be a "procedure day"! So that is good!

Thank you all for your continued prayers! We feel thankful everyday for all of the love and support everyone has given us. Love to all!