HUGE picture post

Baby Jalynn - doesn't she look like a Gerber baby?


Caden - not so happy his Daddy went outside without him.


Always wanting pictures of his cars....


We went out to eat to celebrate the end of Mom's scheduled cancer treatments and an early birthday for her.

Caden - sweet and innocent.


Ashleigh charming her Daddy


Blair, Caden, Nicki and Baby Jalynn


Jason and Mom


Ashleigh LOVES babies!!

Getting to know Baby Jalynn...(even offering her ni-night blanket which is big!)


A sweet kiss on the forehead.....


Pulling her in for a hug.....


Don't take her away MeMaw!!

Mom's Second Journey

As most of you know, my Mom has just gone through her second round of non-hodgkins lymphoma. My Mom is the toughest sweetest gal I know - I love her endlessly!

I've taken a few pictures along the Journey...

First telling her friends about the lump found underneath her arm.


First surgeon's appointment to discuss diagnosis.


Ready for her biopsy...we can have fun in any situation!


First appointment with the doctor at the Cancer Center to discuss final diagnosis and treatment plan.


Small surgery to insert her port-o-cath for chemo treatments.


Cutting her hair short in anticipation of losing it.


Bone Marrow testing.


First Chemo Treatment


Last scheduled Chemo Treatment. Her hair is growing back and is so cute!


The Miracle Bell - you are supposed to ring it following your treatments.


Ringing the bell with all but one grandchild.


Mom and the Miracle Bell.

Here's Mom at her last scheduled chemo treatment. Her hair is growing back and is so darned cute!


My friend Kim turned 50 this year - I met her and Julie at Callahan's for a little celebration!


Waiting in the car for MiMi - what better to do than take pictures!

Alexander and Red


Ashleigh being patient - or trying!


Buddied up in Alexander's bed watching a movie


All dressed up to go to the Thanksgiving lunch at church.


MeMaw with each of her "in town" grandkids...

Blair


Alexander


Ashleigh

Halloween, etc.

What a cutie! Our little Minnie Mouse


Getting ready to go to the parade.


Not so happy at the moment!


Wild Child!


A familiar sight way too early each morning!


That hair.....

Pumpkin Patch

A thousand heart attacks per minute - my baby up on top of the hay maze.


Then Daddy joined in....


Then Ashleigh - at least for a photo op.


We were so close to the airport. There were constantly airplanes flying overhead.


Obligitory cut-out pictures



Cute little rocking horse



This little kitty nearly came home with us!

Catching up - TONS of pics

Mark straightened Ashleigh's hair. She looks like a different child!



The kids playing on an old caboose out in front of the Independence train station. We didn't stick around outside too long - it was too cold!


Part of Alexander's birthday celebration was a train ride. Alexander LOVES trains. We just rode the train from Independence to Union Station, but he had a great time.


A very nice woman from the train offered to take our picture. It didn't turn out all that great but it was so cold we just wanted to get inside!!


Longing to ride those rails!


We had a brunch at MeMaw's to celebrate Alexander's birthday. Alexander loves pancakes and bacon so this was his choice!


Opening presents....



MeMaw's hair is growing back - isn't it cute???


My birthday boy - looking oh so cute.


We headed out to Wonderscope in Shawnee for the kids to play.

Ashleigh is just a little cornball!


The water table was lots of fun until Alexander got himself soaked and in trouble!


Grocery Shopping


Best Friends


Alexander could have played at this train table all day and been perfectly happy!


CAKE!!


Could he be a little more serious looking?


Taking a break after all of their hard work.


Buddies for life!


Reaping the rewards of hard work - MARSHMALLOWS!!