Wilson Co Fair

So this is year #3 for our WC fair. The first year I had just started with Cumberland Pediatrics, so I was marketing myself every night. That is how I met most of the nursing staff for both pediatrics and nursery. The second year I was moving from Cumberland Pediatrics to Tennessee Children's Healthcare. This year, I was just helping out Dr. Whelihan who joined us this year. YEAH!!

Jack really likes Dr. Kristen. And he was also glad that we spent more time in the fair this year and less time in the tent.

Eye Infection & a Harley?

The bright red left eye was a clue that all was not well in the world of heme/onc. A trip to the hospital was in order for some IV antibiotics, yet again. This admission was also accompanied by the dreaded repeat bone marrow. Thankfully there were no leukemic cells. The "dysplasia" worried me a little, but they assure me it's from the chemo.

Just days after being discharged we went out to "Tha Boro" and got... a Harley.

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.