Sad news today

I haven't posted in a while as Taryn does a better job than me. Today we got some very sad news concerning Kona. A couple months ago Kona had a growth removed from his eye lid as well as his side. We didn't think much of it since he had another skin tag removed from his eye lid in the past. A couple weeks later we noticed that Kona had more growths popping up. About two weeks ago two of the growths began to bleed which was concerning, so we decided to have them removed. Our general care vet had them sent to a pathologist as he was concerned with these growths. Yesterday we learned that they tested positive as being malignant and that Kona has hemangiosarcoma. Today we took him to the Oncologist where he spent most of the day. They found cancerous nodules on his spleen as well as throughout his chest cavity. Due to the severity of his cancer, we've decided not to treat. Our Oncologist agreed that at this point, that is probably the best decision due to the severity. We've also decided to cancel our vacation to the Cape for now as she's only given him 1-2 months and if we have to make that final decision, we would rather Kona be at home.

Father's Day

The day started with Emmi giving Jacob a boy Barbie, aka Ken, which she immediately brought downstairs to play with her Barbie. Then we cooked breakfast for him. Then it was on to our adventure. We took the Lynx Uptown to The Green and check out many of the water fountains. Here are some pics at the Green:


Checking out the many fountains but this one seemed to be the biggest hit:


Then pressing the music playing/ light up wall things while waiting on the Lynx:

Getting Fit

I have made a commitment to myself after watching the amazing progress that Jacob has made. In April I started working out in the garage doing CrossFit type workouts. Now we have a few friends that come over to work out with me. I am so thankful for them as it keeps me committed.
Here we are working out doing sideways jumping over boxes.
200ft walk holding weight over our heads.
All done.

Emmi likes to also workout sometimes with us too. Here she is doing assisted push-ups.
And deadlifts with her bar.

The kids have also been riding their bikes. Moo loves being pushed on the Kettler trike.
Here is Emmi riding her bike in the n'hood.

Priceless moment that doesn't happen that often anymore.

It's all over....

That is right Emmi's soccer season is all over. She had a great last game with a super stop and even kicked the ball a few times. So proud of her as she is of her trophy. The coach was great, had a little awards ceremony. Emmi won hers for having a big smile and the best princess shirts.


Moo is getting better and better with walking. She wont walk by herself but if you hold her hand she will walk around. Here she was at Emmi's game and then she walked around Old Navy a little bit later in the day.


After the game we went Uptown since it was Speed Street Weekend. The characters from the Car 2 movie were there. Not quite as impressive as we thought it may be but we got to check them out.




As I was pulling pictures for the blog I ran across these from our little photographer. It is funny to see what she takes pictures of. These are her long legs and painted toes.
Of course one of Kona.
Then here is Puddles her lovie which Marli also has one that she has been cuddling up with at night too.

Soccer/Party/Pool Weekend

Memere was in town for Tylers b-day which always means fun when she is around. We had the usual Saturday morning soccer before the party.

Tylers party was at the Discovery Place Kids. That is the coolest place ever with plenty to do. We are fortunate to have season passes thanks to Grandpa.




We ended the weekend at our pool which is now open. We have to invest in a kick board and noodle since we borrowed the boys since they joined us. I see many weekends at the pool this summer.



Still working on getting Moo to walk. Today she was big into pushing her car around to get around. Regular preschool's last day was today so starting next week we are in the summer schedule of summer preschool and camps.

Week in review...

Busy week here. From Emmi playing in her first soccer game.



To having fun eating, which now Moo has to use a fork or spoon with every meal.



To just playing outside in the sprinklers.

Sitter at it again

Christie took pics of the kids again today having fun. This time since Moo isnt walking yet she had to just tag along for the ride so no pictures of her.

Check this out ->
http://christieleighphotography.blogspot.com/2011/05/puddle-jumpers.html