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On the road again…»

The dog is loaded and two big trunks so here we go again! Off to Arkansas and then Kamp Kanakuk…I am not sure of internet service to report in on our adventures. Yesterday was an awesome celebration for Matt’s two year post transplant celebration. We appropriately went to Six Flags and road rollercoasters since that […]

Let me outa here!!!»

Bang, bang, bang! Let me outa here…Matt shouts as Alexandra giggles. She stands proudly over her new shiny, red trunk with Matt safely locked inside. I run upstairs to find clothes everywhere and hear Matt yelling as she smiles with her arms crossed confidently. Yes, the lock works he says as we let him escape. He […]

Life and death…»

I have two amazing bone marrow donation stories….a friend got tested for the kids in my home town many years ago. He has now met the donor and was going to her wedding in Texas last weekend. Both were very excited and I thought that was fantastic. Another good friend was added to the registry in […]

Fishing tip…»

As you are helping your child reel in the big catch, make sure they are not leaning into the reel.  Especially if they have long, beautiful hair and you are more into landing the fish than anything else. Of course, I speak from experience and surely thought Alexandra was screaming with excitement, not pain. I finally figured the […]

Beach Tip…»

Do not put a straw hat over your face and fall asleep on the beach. Even with sunscreen, the intricate checkered pattern that is left is not attactive! Also, do not have a child spray sunsceen on you as the wind is blowing. My stomach and back were red-striped which went nicely with my checkered face. […]