Halloween Costumes 2018 – The Shadow and The Little Old Man
by Averie went as a shadow, AJ was a cute little old man. We went down to Turner Hall for the costume contest – AJ didn’t …
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Amazing Online Friends and Phonics
I haven’t posted an update in a while. Not because we don’t have anything to share. But more because life has been crazy! AJ is …
Don’t forget ‘old fashioned’ fun
When did kids stop learning to play plain old card games? I was thinking about some of my fonder childhood memories earlier today and the …
Iowa Wave – University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
We decided that if we are going to be in the hospital we are going to make the best of the view today. We are …
Granulicatella adiacens (AKA – you’re stuck here for at least ten days)
Although he’s definitely feeling better in general, we aren’t in the clear yet. AJs blood cultures from the ER came back showing bacteria (Granulicatella adiacens). …
Resuscitation Bags, Blood Transfusions and Meghan Trainor
Yesterday we were at the hospital for appointments. He’s been battling a cold that he likely picked up from his sister, but largely handling it …
“America was not built on fear…”
Averie, Aaron and I had some pretty heavy discussions today about this day in history. We showed her some pictures and videos and we talked …
Three Years.
Three years. Three years of worrying, doctors and therapists, nurses and specialists, medical cares and tube feedings. Three years of pure love and joy, growth …
Day 2 of Preschool
Day two was even better than day one! And we managed a better “school” picture since we got there early instead of a little late! …