The Party

So I'm a little slow, but better late than never!

One year well check stats:

Height: 28 inches 60%

Weight: 21 lbs. 6.5 oz. 20%

So she hasn't gotten any taller since her 9 months appointment, and she has not quite gained 2 pounds! She has a rash on her tummy and arm that I thought was probably eczema, but turns out it is a viral rash so we put cream on her and give her claritin, not sure what that is supposed to do, but I guess it should help :) she is also a bit anemic, since she still nurses (?) so she gets to have iron daily too, she doesn't enjoy that too much! She has her first tooth on the bottom with 3 others not far behind, and she is getting so close to walking, she is pretty good at it, but I think she thinks she is faster at crawling so she'll stick with that (and she doesn't fall as much) :)

The cake. I had so much fun making this cake,

and I think it turned out really cute!

A yummy layer of raspberry in the middle!

Jenna and Britt

Kaleb was a great helper at opening presents,

Jenna didn't quite get it yet.

She was thrilled when Papa put togehter

the toy they got her, she loves it!

Enough of the head decorations!

Being sung to.

Jenna started just picking the frosting off and throwing it

on the floor, papa was trying to get her to taste it, while

Kaleb helped blow out the candle!

Hmmm...

Let me get this out of my way

OK, I am done, get me outta here!

Kaleb liked it at least!

Jenna Bean

One Day

One Week

One Month

One Year

Retinoblastoma

How cute is this little girl?!

Notice how the camera flash made her eyes white instead of red? It is because she has Retinoblastoma. " Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor (cancer) of the retina (part of the eye) that generally affects children under the age of 6. It is most commonly diagnosed in children aged 1 - 2 years." (Google Health)

Kelsey was diagnosed at 8 months old. Usually, if there is only a tumor behind one eye, they would remove the eye and tumor. Poor Kelsey has tumors behind both eyes and floating ones in her brain. They have to do Chemo every 4-6 weeks, for a minimum of 6 years. Today they went in for her 2nd round of Chemo and was going to go under anesthesia while an Ophthalmologist and Retina specialist looked at her and did laser treatments. Today they found out that her tumors are shrinking!! But they aren't shrinking fast enough, so they couldn't do the cryotherapy like planned, and what has shrinking has occurred has detached both her retinas. She probably only sees light and dark shapes and no details. They are not too optimistic for much recovery. They can't do a detached retina surgery because that involves sucking out the fluid in her eyes and possibly spreading the cancer. Because of this, they were set up to see the worlds foremost retinoblastoma doctors. Their appointment in on Monday, in Philadelphia! I work with Kelsey's mom, and she has been so so positive and upbeat through this whole thing! She is amazing! Please include this family in your prayers, they can use all they can get! I know they are setting up a fundraiser for them, but don't know the details yet. If you are able and would like to help out at all, get in touch with me and I will get you more information!
I am so so grateful that I have healthy kids, I am healthy, and my husband is healthy. I probably take it for granted too often, it's not something I think about until I know of a situation like this and it opens my eyes a bit. I hope that I can be more grateful for all of my blessings each and every day!

Jazz Game

Jeff and I, well mostly just me because I am so incredibly lucky, won tickets to the Jazz VS. Spurs game! I am brilliant and didn't take my camera, so you get the great quality pictures from my phone.

awww, cuter!

Some of the action
In between quarters I was able to catch some fabulous pictures of my love...
I don't even know....

It always makes it a bit funner when they win!!!

I was working on Friday and Jeff sent me some pictures of their day, this one was my favorite. Too bad my phone had died and I didn't get it until I got home!

Aren't they cute?!