Radiothon

It is time again for the Cure Kid's Cancer Radiothon, broadcasting live from Texas Children's Cancer Clinic. It will be going on today and tomorrow, so if you are in the Houston area get your kleenex ready and tune into one of these stations - 93Q (92.9), 97.1, 106.9, or 107.5. I tried to listen last year, here at work, but I had to turn it off because everyone who would walk into my office thought I was having a breakdown...the stories they share are incredible, whether they had happy endings or sad. So, tune in and be inspired...but don't say I didn't warn you!!

Riley has been having a tough week. My mom took her for her chemo on Monday, which also meant another steroid week. But, in addition she was starting to get sick...so all of those factors together created a very tired and agitated little angel. She is on zithromax to stop this viral thing in it's tracks, and it seems to be working. She is also on Tylenol with codeine for the increased pain she has been having in her legs and arms, as a result of her chemo. The pain usually only lasts for a couple of days after, and so far the tylenol seems to be helping. Dr. Dreyer said if this didn't help, they would reduce the amount of chemo she gets each month.

I promise to get some pictures up this weekend, it has been another crazy-busy week. Tuesday, Riley was in her school's Christmas program and was the most beautiful little lamb you have ever seen. Please continue to pray for all these cancer cuties!!

Prayers, please...

Last night, Josh's cousin (& Riley's God-father) Timmy was killed in a car accident. He and his wife Jen have 2 beautiful little girls...Katie is 3 and Karley is 1. Katie is the cute little blonde in the picture with Riley, in the post below, from their dance recital earlier in the week. Please pray for Jen and the girls to find peace and comfort, and for Timmy's parents. He and his dad were so close. Heaven better watch out...Popo and Timmy are reunited and probably looking to stir up a little mischief. Popo, please watch after Timmy...we miss you both!!


My friend Erin also lost her husband, Jerimy, yesterday. He had a 4-wheeler accident this past weekend, and had been fighting hard ever since. They also have 2 sweet little girls...Cadee is 5 and Julee is 2. Again, please pray for Erin and the girls to make it through this hard time. Death is always a hard thing, but it's just seems especially harder so close to Christmas.

Picture Post

I'm just too tired to try to form together some witty words to explain our busy last few days, so we will just relive it through pictures...afterall, they are worth a thousand witty words each. Enjoy!!

Friday night we went to the Christmas Stroll in downtown Brenham...it was super cold, but we still had a great time.

Saturday we attended 2 different Christmas parties in Houston. The first one was a North Pole party for Texas Children's Cancer Clinic, and was held in one of the hangars at Bush Intercontinental Airport. It was filled with games, bounce houses, ponies, and pretty much anything else you would imagine being fun for little kids.

The second Christmas party was for Sunshine Kids, but we didn't stay too long because the kids were worn out from all the fun they had at the North Pole. We did, however, stay long enough to play in the bubbles and make some cute little hats...Riley's was snowman and Hayden's was a penguin.

Last night was Riley's first ever dance recital, and her class did a quick little Christmas dance. They all danced their little hearts out, and were all so precious.

Surviving...

Don't you just love Texas weather? This morning it was 37, and by the time I go to pick the kids up it will be 77...and we wonder why everyone is sick. Everyone except Riley, that is. So far, Riley has survived this crazy weather and we couldn't be more thankful. Yesterday she had her blood work done, and everything was great...her ANC is 2,960!
We have a busy week planned for our little bee, so keep your fingers crossed everything stays well. Tomorrow Riley and I are going with Sunshine Kids to a dance studio in Houston to see the Nutcracker, and then Thursday Riley and her dance class are dancing in the park in Shiner...I will be sure to get some pictures!! Friday we are going to the Christmas Stroll in downtown Brenham, and Saturday we have a couple of Christmas parties in Houston to attend. No rest for the weary!!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, it's hard to believe it has already come and gone. Time to gear up for Christmas now!!

Our little ray of sunshine

Back by popular demand...

Clinic day

Riley had her monthly clinic visit and spinal tap today, so we had a fun morning of sitting and waiting. Riley was fantastic all morning...she watched movies, colored, and then napped. Dr. Dreyer, Riley's oncologist, was out of clinic today so she was seen by one of the residents. This resident has done Riley's spinal tap before - the one that was unable to be completed due to her knicking a blood vessel...well she did it again today. Only she tried 2 more times until she was finally able to get it right. That's right, poor Riley had to get poked 3 times in her back...not something I'm very proud of. Needless to say, we won't be seeing this resident any more. Once her tap was over she ate her lunch, received her chemo, and we were out of there. Nothing to it.

Riley's blood counts were all great today. Her ANC is 1,250. She will begin her 5 day steroid pulse tonight, and then recheck counts again in 2 weeks. She is just breezing through it all.

Thanks for continuing to check in on our angel, and please continue the prayers during the cold and flu season. Hope you all have a great week!!

Happy Birthday Hayden!!

Today our silly little man turns 2 years old...where does the time go? We love you Bub, and hope you have a fantastic birthday. Thank you for being the sweet and funny little guy that you are.