We had a fun-filled weekend!!

Riley-bee has been feeling better and better, and it's a good thing because we had an action packed weekend. We started out Friday night at Yoakum's Relay For Life, and Riley definitely had more fun at this one. Naturally I forgot my camera, but she enjoyed doing the Survivor's Lap in the wagon...it was too cute. Our team's theme was based around Pirates of the Caribbean, and they handed out skull bandannas for everyone to wear. Riley wore mine as a do-rag, and looked adorable. After the relay we went to a cousins 1st birthday party, where Riley enjoyed showing off her walking skills. She is getting around much better, but still needs to hold on while walking. Although, yesterday she got brave and walked a few steps on her own. It's kind of like having a new baby, all over again. This morning we were so proud that she slept all night (that hasn't happened since we came home from the hospital a few weeks ago), and then imagine our joy when she let go to walk all by herself for the first time in a month...a whole new batch of milestones for our princess.

Sunday was Riley's Hallettsville drive-thru benefit, and we are still in awe at the amount of support we received. There were so many people that showed up to volunteer, not to mention the men that stayed up all night cooking the chickens. We could not have survived this without each and every one of you. Everything went so smooth, and the food was delicious. Riley had a blast, although I'm not sure she understood that all of that was for her. We have some great pictures if I ever get around to finishing the on-line photo album...I still owe pictures from the Brenham drive-thru as well.

Yesterday Riley was scheduled for a spinal tap to begin the next new phase of treatment...turns out her counts were too low to be able to do the procedure. So, she gets another week off. Her counts weren't too low to worry, just too low to be able to do anything she was scheduled for. Her ANC was 337, but needed to be at least 750. Her platelets are holding strong at 65, but needed to be over 75. So, we will hold our breath that next week will begin the last phase before starting maintenance...things don't need to be drug out anymore than they already are!!! In the meantime we will continue to work on Riley's walking, and enjoying this beautiful weather.

Thank you again, everyone, for the outpouring of love and support for Riley. We would not be where we are without you. Your prayers and encouraging words help to make things bearable. We love you all!!!

We knew Popo was watching over everything (Josh's grandpa passed away July 4th from cancer), when we found this potato with a perfect cross inside. He is definitely watching over our princess!!! Riley informed me that when Popo is feeling better he will come home from heaven, because everyone misses him so much. If only that were true!!