Harper in April

Here are just a few cute pics of our cutie pie.

Reese Battles Cancer

We are on week 5.  Some days you were hardly know Reese was undergoing chemo treatments.  She runs, plays, fights with her sister. Some days it's evident.  Maybe it's the sad droopy eyes, and the look of exhaustion.  Maybe it's the outburst because she can't tell us that she is feeling sick.  So far God has been so good to her and us.  Her nausea has been kept to a minimum.  We were able to stop the steroids after 1 week, so no more crazy out of control outbursts.  Heck, she hasn't even lost her hair yet, so maybe she won't. 

I am in awe of the strength of this little girl.  We always knew she was strong, but learned it on a whole new level as we watch her undergo poisoning.  She watches her IV goes in when she needs one.  She merely whimpers when her port is accessed.  She throws up, stands up and declares, "feel better".  Then goes on to start her day, no tears.  God has given Reese a spirit of fight.  A spirit that can take on any challenge the world puts in her way.  I pray she does so and learns how to lean on him during the times that she loses her fight and isn't sure how to make it through the day. 

I know she will do great for the next 17 weeks, and as we taught the girls to say, "kick cancers butt"!

Funny Faces!

Dress up time and Harper being...a duck?

Sara comes to visit

Auntie Sara came to visit, and we she visits, fun and gifts are sure to come too!  She made bakers hats for Ella and Reese so they could wear them while they made cookies when Mommy and Daddy went on a date.  What fun!  When we got home, all 3 were snuggled up on the couch watching their favorite movie, Mary Poppins.

Ella and Alaira

Ella has a new friend at preschool this year named Alaira.  Her family came over for dinner a few weeks ago and we all had a blast!  The girls played dress up in just about every piece of clothing they own (including Reese's).

Jiggy Baby Syndrome

Yes you heard it here first, there is a new syndrome affecting babies across the country.  Jiggy baby syndrome.  See this video and it will all make sense!

Reese Turns 2!

Okay, well I took the summer off.  Okay maybe the summer and fall.  But, I'm going to try and be as "up to date" as I can with a newborn and 2 toddlers.  Sigh.  Do I even have a chance? 



Reese and one of her new Gig Harbor friends Inez



Of course she had a "helper" to open her gifts.  Ella is also helping play with them these days as well!

I thought I'd at least post a few pictures from Reese's recent Minnie Mouse birthday party.  Enjoy.  She sure did!  Because she is 2, she took to 2 gifts right away...that aren't even toys.  One was her Minnie Mouse thermos.  The other was a pair of fleece Reindeer pajamas.  She didn't seem to want to leave either behind!
Happy Birthday Reese!