Team ARRGH!!!

Jack led a team of pirates to plunder for the ACS. We formed a Relay for Life team. We sold shirts and items on CafePress, collected various donations, and made ice cream for the event itself. Not too shabby for our first attempt.

3rd Birthday Bash

We had a huge birthday bash at our house for Jack's 3rd birthday. There were over 50 people here. Thank goodness for good weather so we could get a slew of people outside and onto the playground. Jack was lavished with love, family, and friends... and gifts. Thanks to all who attended!

For the second year we had a Spongebob theme. This year we had a baker make a gluten-free cake with some cupcakes. Instead of ice cream we had sorbet. Everything was "Jack-friendly" for food.

I wonder what theme we'll try next year...

Vernon Family Photos

Thanks to Stacy Kellum for making our family pictures this summer. Jeff and I had a little up and down in conversation over whether to get family pics with baldy. But I wanted to have a few professional photos before Jack's hair began to return.

Bacillus

So another cancer complication... If you have plastic in your body it WILL inevitably get infected. UUGH!!! Jack got a line infection with the bacteria Bacillus. It was taking too long to "clear" so his line was pulled. He got another placed before going into long term maintenance.

Good points about this stay was that Jack made some new friends. He met Cody, Tristan, and Andy. They all seemed to play well and, since they were on 6A, there was a playroom for them to use. It was great to see these three kids running all over the halls. Though I am sure there were some parents who wanted us to reign them in a little better.

Nate's 3rd Birthday

Jack had lots and lots of fun with Nate at his party yesterday. Since it was outside we decided we would take a chance and let him get a little bit of socialization. He misses his friends so much. Of course he had to "help" Nate with his presents. Those two are the best of buds.