Monday, August 17, 2015

Summer

We've had the busiest summer ever, I think. I can't believe it's almost time for school to start up again. However, I'm also very excited for it. I start at a new school this year as well as Cameron. Last year he was at our catholic preschool, this year he enters the public school system and will be at the same school as his sister. He will be in the same class she had last year and she will be in kindergarten!!! 

All summer we have had time at the beach, been to the air zoo and the children's museum. Along with sleep overs, garage sales, and parties of all kinds. We've been to birthday parties, a family reunion, a wedding, anniversary parties, and even more to come.

Swimming lessons
Beach days!
Activities at the library
Museum fun
Anniversary parties!
Birthday parties!
Finally, George, Courtney's new goat we got her for her birthday.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Buddy, then me

I am always so behind on my posts lately. 

First off, Buddy's cancer hit him really hard two weeks ago. We ended up rushing him to the vet because he was having trouble breathing. His throat swelled throughout the night. Once the vet saw him and informed me of two things we could do, upping his prednizone, which probably wouldn't work, or putting him down. We had to put him down. He was so exhausted and in pain. We got him cremated and he rests on our living room table next to a picture collage of himself.

Finally, me. Shortly before we found Buddy's cancer I had a "kidney stone." Turns out it was never a kidney stone. It was a calcification in my kidney caused from chronic kidney infections. The bacteria in the infection causes calcification. The chronic kidney infections has damaged my kidneys and I now have kidney disease. I'm in stage 3. My dr. Will continue to monitor me and we'll make decisions depending on my test results over time. It's painful and overwhelming to learn. I think dealing with it and changing my diet will get easier over time. I'm hoping I don't continue to damage my kidneys and end up on dialysis or transplant list. 

I can't wait for life to go back to normal soon.

Friday, June 12, 2015

The Mason Wedding

So last weekend, June 6, my little sister got married to her best friend. Their wedding was absolutely beautiful and the weather was perfect. 

I gained a new brother-in-law and two nephews and I'm so happy for all of them. 

Here's to a lifetime of happiness for all!!!





Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Preschool Graduation

This year Mackenzie was in Learn 'N Grow preschool and she loved it. She had an amazing teacher, made many great friends and learned so much! She has amazed me at how smart she is and how big she acts. She's now officially a kindergartener and she can't wait to go back to school in September. 

So now pictures of her graduation, which was May 15, so I'm a bit behind.

Mackenzie and Mrs. Misner!
Her best friend and "boyfriend" Bentley had to get in on a picture with her too!