Life

While our family was sick during Spring Break, Lilly did Maggies and my hair.

Doesn't it look great?!

 Lilly

 Anthony trying to fit into his Daddy's clothes.  :)

Kelly decided to make a skirt one day.

She found some old curtains, just like Maria von Trapp, and got to work! 

 We saw this picture in Seventeen magazine and thought it looked just like Kelly.

 Goin' on a bike ride with Daddy!

 We finally got a newer minivan!

It's a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.

We got extra warranty on it, and have already had to use it, AND the $100 deductible to use it.

Joyful.

It is nice to have a newer car though, and it's so cool that the seats all fold into the floor, to make a single level cargo area if needed.

 I woke up to see this one morning. 

Survival in a big family.

Gotta label your bananas?  :)

 My dad used to make veggie soup all the time when I was a teenager. 

There isn't much better than the smell and taste of cooked onions, potatoes, celery, tomatoes, and a little bit of carrots.  

Yumm!

 Anthony kept going out the dog door, lined up the latest two cars, then came back in for more cars.

Family Home Evening activity was walking to the playground and playing.

 Andy donated blood.

There is a constant need for blood.

I can't count how many times Anthony received blood or blood products while going through chemo.

People like Andy saved Anthony's life by doing something so simple!

 Waiting for the chair at the blood donation site.

Daniel came to visit and shared his helmet with Anthony.

 That awkward moment when your teeth match your shirt....

Part of Kelly's illness has her vomiting several times a day, EVERY day.

Her teeth are already thinner (after several months of vomiting), so her dentist has her put fluoride on them each night.

The paste is aqua.

 My diamond had a broken prong, and it took me forever to bring it in to be repaired.

After a month or two, I finally can wear my ring again!

 Our hospital is using the kits we make!!!

We made a bunch more and delivered them.

These kits are for parents of children who are sent to Seattle on an ambulance or in the air.

They have the basics that most people don't think to pack.

If you want more information, you can check out the blog, here.

 My friend and I had a yard sale.

Someone had given us a bunch of hats like this a long time ago.

They didn't sell at the sale, but Anthony loves to wear this one.

 A couple of things Anthony thought needed pictures taken of.

 Maggie had a great idea to make some cupcakes for Easter.

They are chocolate cupcakes with dyed green frosting.  

She colored coconut green, then put robins egg candies in the nests.  

They were sooo good!

 We went to Seattle for Kelly and Anthony appointments.

This time we stopped at KFC and took some pics.

Those mashed potatoes and gravy are so fake, but so yummy!

 Anthony in his other hat to watch movies.