Update on mom

To let everyone know mom is doing better. When starting this journey my markers were over 300 and now we're at 42! I still have to go down at least 28 point to be considered in remission but I'm on my way and feeling good! So I thank everyone for all the kind words and prayers!

Mom

These last four months have been draining on me and the family. Battling cancer is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I had to take time off from my schooling in order to do the program. While I not cleared of cancer yet I will be going back to school. If I did not have the support of my amazing husband and children I assure you I would not be. I love my husband so very much! I start on the 29th so wish me luck!

Christmas 2011

Living together has it's bonuses.. we all get to see Aunt Denise a lot more now. It was neat to wake up under the same roof on Christmas.

Happy New Years!

It has been a while since we have been on here and so much has happened. We are living in Glendale now, Aiden and Emily are in the first grade and Courtney is in the 11th grade. 2011 was a challenging year but we are looking forward to having a amazing 2012.

Courtney and her camera

Courtney is having so much fun with her camera! She really getting really good. Aiden and Emily love hanging out with Courtney having their pictures taken. I thought it would be nice to share some of the work Courtney has done. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have! Aiden and Emily are loving all of the attention they get from Courtney. They also like being able to jump up and down on everything so Courtney can practice all that she is learning.

Emily

Emily loves to listen to music with everyone and she especially loves listening to her dad play his guitar. Daddy got her a guitar for Christmas that is her very own. It is pink, and purple and has her name on it.

Happy New Years

We spent a quite nite at home this year and it was very nice! Courtney had one friend come over and it was just perfect. With Courtney being 16 now we are trying to adjust to the friends that come and go in and out. We are having a great time with it so far. Mom is addopting a lot of kids suddenly and it is okaky they are all good kids. Mom and dad can't wait to see what the new year will bring.

Sweet 16

Hello Family! I wanted to do a post to say thanks for all the wonderfull birthday wishes. I had a lot of fun for my 16th and wanted to say thank you to my mom, dad, and Aunt Vilia pitching on my awesome camera. I LOVE IT! Thanks you aunt Denise for the book store gift card! I went to it and I give it thumbs up. I was able to get two books that I have wanted for a long time. So again thank you! I want to say thanks to Grandpa Rodger and Grandma Jackie for the birthday money and for coming over for the birthday dinner. I had a good time and really enjoyed our visit. Thanks to Heather and family for the gift. I hope we get to vist more often. Again thank you all for a great birthday!

A Day At The Beach

Dad had a survey to do in Laguna and asked us to come down with him and we are so happy that we decided to go. Courtney got to go in the water and showed Emily and Aiden the tide pools. They saw starfish, sand crabs and a whole slew of other things. We are hoping to go again soon so we can do sandcastles. Dad took Aiden and Emily out in the water which they Loved! Emily was so funny when we first got there, she started twirling around in circles waving her hand in the air cheering the second her little hit the sand.




We all had a great time especially in the tide pools. Aiden, and Emily we running around the beach for almost three hours and still managed to stay awake for the drive home. They talked the entire time and it was neat to listen to them talk about everything they saw. Aiden named a crab and a starfish George.

Halloween Fun!

We had a great Halloween and hope everyone else did to! Mom and dad got to go to the Halloween parade at the Aiden and Emilys school which was so fun to watch. Then mom took the kids to the bootique while dad was working in Big Bear.. On Saturday mom and the kids went to a Halloween Party which was so much fun! Dad wasn't able to go because he was sick and then Halloween was spent relaxing at home a getting ready to trick or treat.. Aiden and Emily had so much fun carving the pumpkins. They got to trick or treat for a bit and Courtney stayed home and handed out candy because she is still on crutches:( Hopeful she will get off them soon.

Aiden is on a role!

Well we are so excited how well Aiden is doing this year! On Thursday the 22nd Aiden came home with his Thursday folder and showed us his math test which he got 100% on! Go Aiden! It is his first unassisted test. He also was tested for spelling and the goal was suppose to be 4 or more words and he got 9 of them!! We are so proud of him!

Kids

The kids have been so sick since San Jose, but Courtney and Aiden are back at school today! The doctor said they are cool for school. Aiden was perscribed some medicine for breathing and antibiotics. Courtney is on the last part of her antibiotics.

Poor Emily is so sad :( She wants to go to school and the doctor said no. She has a fever still, upper respitory infection, and a bad ear infection. She has a strong, cough so her head is hurting. Hopefully every one will be well for Halloween!

Happy 6th Birthday Aiden

We celebrated Aidens birthday up in San Jose. Poor Aiden ended up sick and almost losing his entire voice. We stoped and had some fun on the way home. Aiden got to run around and have fun at Casa de Fruta! They have a train ride that we did not make it to because we were hungry. We will go back soon for that and the renaissance fair.