Catching up ... AGAIN!

CURTIS IS IN THE CLEAR!

We have had some trials this year, but with them we have had so many more blessings! One of them is my hubby Curtis. Last week Curtis went in for his route labs, CT scans, and x-rays to make sure that the cancer is not coming back. He gets the tests on Monday and then we get the results back at the oncologist's office on the following Monday. Usually the week preceding the tests and the week waiting for the results are a little stressful because you never known when there is going to be something found.

Curtis was diagnosed with stage III embryonic cell carcinoma in September of 2006. January 4, 2008 will be his two year mark for being cancer free following the chemo treatments.

This morning Curtis went in to see the oncologist and was told that he is once again in the clear. In fact, every single test came back perfect! There are about 20 different tests done on the blood draw alone and they were all normal. The doctor told Curtis that he had never seen all the tests normal because even for healthy people it is unlikely for that to happen. Anyway, the doctor was so impressed that Curtis only has to go back in every six months from now on. YAY!! We are soooo excited. What a blessing!

Here are some pictures of Curtis during the chemo and today being healthier than ever!

This is Curtis being a good sport at a Christmas party in 2006. Rachael helped him out with this one!

Curtis opening a birthday present. His birthday is December 30th so if I forget to get birthday wrap he ends up with Christmas wrap - poor guy!

This is on his last day at the oncologist's office. This picture was taken while he was receiving his last chemotherapy treatment.

The doctor and nurses had a little party for him giving him gifts and having him wear a graduation hat. He had such a great doctor and such sweet nurses. They took good care of him.

This is Curtis today, actually about twenty minutes ago. He is as healthy as ever. What a hunk!

KUNG FU PANDA

Gavyn absolutely loves Kung Fu Panda! Curtis took him to the store on Saturday to buy the movie and Gavyn found a miniature panda and had to have it. Curtis, being the sap that he is, bought it for him. Gavyn now carries it around with him everywhere. Later on that day we were headed to go visit nana Cindy and I told him to go out to the tahoe and get buckled in. This is what I found when I got in...

VOTING - KINDERGARTEN STYLE

During the presidential elections the school district took the opportunity to teach the kids about voting. Bryce came home and was so excited that he had been able to vote at kindergarten.

His class was voting on Fox vs. Bear. Bryce informed me that Fox stood for milk and vegetables only during snack time, shorter recess, and more homework. Bear stood for chocolate milk and treats during snack time, longer recess, and less homework. The class voted and it was a tie. Here is who Bryce voted for - smart kid!

BASKETBALL SEASON

One thing about the Cornell boys is that they are all natural athletes and they love all sports. Cayden has been waiting and waiting for basketball season. These pictures are actually from his second game. He is on a team with a couple of his close friends and he is having a blast. Cayden made 9 baskets during this game and we are so proud of him!

I tried to get a picture of him with his tongue stuck out, but I don't think I got one. When I asked him why he always sticks out his tongue he informed me that it helps him to concentrate.