Monday, February 23, 2009

BAM - An Oldie but a Goodie...

Found this picture tonight when cleaning items off the computer. It's TG & TG with the nieces in 2004....such cuties they were....and still are!


BAM - The Ups and Downs of Life

Many of you have kept our friend J in your thoughts and prayers since her diagnosis with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. J's most recent scan shows that she is still in remission - such amazing news! The doctor has said no next round of treatment (note to The Teacher - they didn't say anything about her port coming out). J doesn't have her next appointment for another 6 months - such a fighter she is! As a matter of fact, perhaps she'll just be referred to as The Fighter from now on.

Some not so great news is that The Fighter's dear mother is very ill and hospice has been called in. The Fighter just lost her father last fall and her heart is so heavy right now.

Many thanks to those that have been so wonderful in praying for her, I know you will continue to do so.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

BAM - What's happening.....

A super-quick post with an update.....

The Birdman has now been home for 7 days. The Golfer met him last Sunday and there's a wonderful picture which should be uploaded soon. The Gardener got a crash course in monitors and emergency procedures last night when RoRo ran out to pick up the Karate Kid. Nerves, nerves, nerves even though all went well. What if those alarms had gone off? Well - TG would have called 911 - that's what would have happened!

There have been two emergency appendectomies in our family in the past 7 days. Wishing Rainbow and The Fabulous Singer a very speedy recovery.

Friday, February 13, 2009

BAM - Little Man, Big Seat














The Birdman tested out a new seat - how cute is this? The seat was sitting in his NICU room and he sat in it for an hour and tolerated it very well. Today could be the day that Birdman discovers there is life outside of the hospital and the NICU and it's very likely that he'll be outside for the first time, ride in a car for the first time, and sleep at home for the first time. Friday the 13th - bad luck? Not this time!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Thursday, February 5, 2009

BAM - The Birdman

Someone at TG & TG's home has a habit of giving everyone a nickname. Hmmm, guess that goes without saying really, it's pretty apparent by reading this blog.

Baby Isaiah was initially deemed Baby Bird, but is now officially known as The Birdman. Many have asked "how did that come about?" See below.











Monday, February 2, 2009

BAM - Dreaming of Warmer Times....

Although TG & TG did just spend 6 days in warmer weather, The Gardener's illness hampered any efforts to really be outside in the sunshine and it feels almost like there was no little get-away at all. While cruising photos, The Gardener found pictures of warmer times....these photos are from last May when TG & TG were in Florida for Craig and Shannon's wedding. Aaaaaahhhh...sunshine, water, sand and family!









The Gardener and Rainbow, enjoying margaritas protected from the sun.




Jerry, Uncle Ben, The Golfer, Uncle Chuck and Glenn....beer, ball, boys and the beach!

BAM - Foxy sighting....

The Preacher and Millie's Mom were over on Saturday for a little birthday celebration for The Gardener. On the way home, one street over from TG & TG's, they spotted Foxy, cruising the hood. This makes 5 people other than The Gardener that have seen Foxy, which means Paul at work needs to take back his unicorn comment.