Halloween 2017

 Can't hardly tell it's him unless you look at his eyes!  Logan as a creepy old man and Amanda as a mummy this year for Halloween.  

 The were out for hours and came back with a huge pile of candy.  Their dentist will be so happy!

Break Time

Last Monday, Logan was riding his bike WAY to fast and rather than slow down to avoid the tree hanging over the sidewalk decided to just ride around the tree in the grass.  He hit something in the grass that caused him to become airborne and do a face plant on the sidewalk.  His right side took the brunt of the fall, skidding up his arm, hand, hip, and leg.  He was wearing a helmet so his face was saved from much of the sidewalk except for the bridge of his nose and under his left nostril (not sure how he managed that).  When he got back home he calmly told me what had happened and said his wrist was starting to hurt too.

The next day his wrist was still bothering him.  He couldn't pick anything up and moving his thumb was painful so off to the doctor we went for x-rays.  Yep, the child has his first broken bone.  

He broke his scaphoid bone in his wrist so his thumb will need to be immobile too until it heals.  The part of the bone that he broke doesn't get good blood circulation so his healing time will be longer than usual.  He'll have 2 months in a cast then another month in a brace, best case scenario.  

He's taking it all in stride and is in good spirits.  

Summer Update

We have been in full summer goof off mode so I guess I should update everyone with some our fun adventures...  

Grandma and Grandpa kicked off our summer with a impromptu hickman removal party.  (This way way back in May, so now you know how behind I am!) 

 Then Logan got a hold of my new camera... below are a few of his pictures...

 You would think I would take having my photo taken a little more serious since it rarely happens but no.  Not my style.

 First day that the pool was open.  Amanda, Kory and Logan wanted to be the first crazy people to jump in this season.  I'm told it was cold. 

Eric and I enjoyed a short anniversary trip to Niagara Falls.

We took so many photos of ourselves that we got a little silly.  : )

 We started on the American side then ended on the Canadian side.

... and got a little wet.

 We ended our day at a restaurant that rotates to make sure every table has a view of the falls at some point during dinner.  

 We stayed until they turned on the lights.  Very pretty.

The kids joined our neighborhood swim team again this summer...  (and Logan's hair is growing back nicely)  

 A couple of random photos I found...

 Amanda's girl scout troop bridged to Cadette.

But if you ask my kids, I think they would tell you that the best thing this summer so far was getting their passports!  We are planning a trip to Costa Rica and I think the kids are more excited about the passports that the trip itself!  : )

Logan is still doing great medically.  No major complications from the transplant and he is still in remission!  : )

Home from Camp

Logan arrived home from camp this evening.  We are hanging out on the back deck, enjoying the cool weather and hearing all about camp.  My family is back together.  Happy day!

Get Back To Work

Summer is in full swing here with swim practice every day and lots and lots of goofing off.  Logan's test results came back 0% leukemic cells but they are still watching him closely.  His endocrinologist has done lots of testing and determined that the chemo interrupted his growth so we are looking into some options to help him finish growing.   Other than that, we are keeping busy with projects around the house and Logan will be leaving for the Hole in the Wall Gang camp in Connecticut on Saturday.

There are benefits to your babies growing up... like getting help with painting!  I am embracing this new stage with open arms.  : )

Goodbye Hickman! You won't be missed!!!!!

Logan is back home today after having his Hickman tubes removed.  Here are the photos I took before his procedure...  as you can tell he is super happy to be there!!!

And check it out!  His hair is growing back!!!

It recently occurred to me that I haven't posted photos of him lately.  Hopefully this collection will make up for my oversight.  

One last photo of the Hickman to remember it by.  This has been a source of pain and anxiety for almost a year.  He dreaded the dressing changes and refused to lay on his stomach for fear of crushing it.  He would always prevent anyone (including health care professionals) from touching his chest and was super vigilant about cleaning it before allowing anyone to access his lines.  These two tubes have also prevented him from enjoying his favorite sport... SWIMMING!  Just a little more healing from the removal and he will be good to go this summer for whatever water adventures await!