Finally an update.

Well it has been a little chaotic over at our house. We all got some stupid virus in October and it lasted for several weeks. Of course Caleb is still battling some germ. He is on his third round of antibiotics. He doesn't seem "sick" and whatever it is, is only hanging out in his sinuses which is causing him to cough a lot. Fortunately his lungs are clear at this point. But because of his sinuses he is now on a weeks worth of steroids. He is also doing 2-3 breathing treatments and vest treatments per day. If his sinus thing and cough are not100% gone by Monday then it looks like we might have to go inpatient for awhile. I am really praying that we don't have to stay in Childrens-but I also know that Caleb's diagnosis was every 6 months he would be inpatient for 14 days and we are so blessed because the last time he was inpatient was in July '06. So the reality might be that it is time for him to go in for what the staff calls "a tune-up".

Haley also caught this yucky virus bug and ended up with one vicious ear infection. It took 2 different antibiotics to make the darn thing go away. I didn't even know she had one until I took her in for her 12 month well baby visit. She never pulled on her ear and she wasn't whinny or crabby. I think this was the first ear infection we had in the house. Hopefully I will be better at recognizing one in the future.

Well it is Christmas time!!! My favorite time of the year and Shane's very busy time of the year with being a UPS delivery driver. These guys (and gals) work very long hours this time of the year (about 60 hours/week). It is great OT. So be nice to your wonderful UPS guy-he is one of Santa's helpers.

The other evening Shane and I were invited to the Breath Of Life Gala and Dinner for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We spoke at the Gala last year and this year we got to just sit back and enjoy our evening. It was amazing to say the least. In one evening we had raised over $668k for CF Research!! It was over $100k more than last years event. We were blown away at the generous hearts. In this economy no one expected to see such an amazing outcome. Caleb's doctor, Dr. Frank Accurso, was the honoree for the evening. He has worked so hard the patients of CF. He has done so much miraculous research. To sum it up in another Mother's words(whose child also has CF) "It is like holding the Golden Ticket when we think of what research might prevail in 2009".

Christmas Pics are done!! Part 1

Our Christmas pictures are done!!! I know I have been a slacker on our blog. Once I have a few moments I will post some updated news on the kiddos. In the meantime enjoy our Christmas photos.

The picture above is my very favorite.

Christmas Pics are done!!

Caleb and Haley with their cousin Addison. She is such a cutie!

Caleb's first Halloween party

And I don't think he was much of a fan. But I will give him the benefit of the doubt because he was sick. I don't think he really wanted to be at his preschool Halloween party.

Happy Happy Halloween it was...

trick or treating at Grandma and Grandpa's
Caleb wanted to take the UPS truck trick or treating. Hahaha.
(Caleb was obviously a UPS Driver and Haley was a bumble bee. Notice Caleb socks...he had to have the UPS socks---so we made him some).


Halloween was so much fun this year. Caleb really got into it...and of course if Caleb likes it than Haley is right on board. We went to about a dozen houses-but I figured out that the little kids get a TON more candy than the big kids. We have SO much candy it is ridiculous. If I feed all this candy to my kids their tummys are going to hurt and their teeth are going to fall out. It was such a nice evening. Perfect weather and on a Friday night.

Happy Halloween!

Our costume pics will be up later. In the meantime have a spooky Halloween!

Addison Faith

I haven't ever had a picture that I could add to my blog of my niece, Addison Faith. Well here she is! She is a beauty, and the cutest little chunky monkey I have ever seen. I love her fat little thighs...her ankles are about the same size as her thighs! She is so sweet and a very good baby.