January
Kam celebrated her 12th birthday and Owen turned 4!!
We celebrated with a weekend in the snow at the cabin, the first time my kids have seen snow.
Kam got an entire bedroom makeover!
Kam got an entire bedroom makeover!
We all caught a nasty respiratory bug that forced us to reschedule Owen's cath.
February
February was a quiet month around here.
Owen was staying indoors getting healthy for his March cath.
Kam danced at the Globetrotters game with Gi Monster.
It was an overall relaxing month, which was needed seeing as March was jam packed!!
March
Kam kicked off the month with a new hairdo and a lesson in make-up 101.
We traveled to Palo Alto for Owen's cath, where it was determined we needed to start looking at Transplant options.
Kam traveled to Oceanside with family and we met up to spend the week on the beach in Oceanside with both our families. Spring Break Fun!!
April
Kam and Gi performed at the Suns game.
Kam got the rest of her baby teeth pulled out.. TWELVE teeth in total!
We had several Easter celebrations!
We had many conversations with Stanford about transplant evaluations.
May
Kam wrapped up her Elementary school years!
Daddy, Owen and I made a trip to Stanford for heart transplant evaluations.
The desert heat came fast and harsh... we lived in the pool!
June
The girls ended their dance year with a weekend full of dance recitals.
We spent a super fun day at the water park celebrating!
Owen had his cardiac CT scans to prepare for transplant listing.
Carson and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary!
I celebrated by 33rd birthday!
Oh.. we discovered and killed our first {and last} scorpion.
July
We spent the 4th of July in Carlsbad, CA
Took a free trip to Legoland and then up the coast to Stanford
Spent time in San Fransisco with Uncle Rustyn and Janesa
Owen had his GI consult and the final transplant evaluation testing
Owen lost his 1st tooth!
We visited several water parks and had way too much fun in the sun.
Kam fell down the stairs and broke her ankle... yikes.
August
Kam started Junior High!!!
Owen was listed for his heart on the 23rd!!
Owen also started his first two rounds of IVIG.
Then lost his 2nd tooth.
It was a busy, busy month around here.
September
Kam and Gi kick started the new dance year with a Dbacks performance.
Owen continued with IVIG treatments and we got word that his antibodies were dropping!
Owen and I attempted our first one day trip to Stanford.. there and back in twelve hours. Ugh.
Owen potty trained himself.. YAY.. then regressed... oh well.
October
Kam had her first orchestra concert for Jr High
She also wrapped up her first quarter with perfect grades!! Go Kam!
We had way too much enjoying pumpkin patches and Halloween festivals.
November
Owen had his 5th round of IVIG.
We voted!
We had the best Thanksgiving ever and counted our blessings.
Baby Bridgit wrapped up the month with her arrival. ;)
December
We started the month with the girl performing in the Chandler light parade.
Kam wrapped up her first semester in Jr High with finals.. she did fantastic!
Owen, Daddy and I traveled to Stanford for his cardiac catherization and IVIG.
We had a ton of fun Holiday parties and loved the Christmas season!
We finally had updated family pictures taken.. thanks Jeanette!
We ended up the year with Owen falling down the stairs :(
I am sad to be wrapping up yet another year... 2012 has been a great one. We are looking forward to 2013! I don't like to make resolutions, I will just say we have many hopes for this year. A new heart for Owen tops our list! I hope you all have a safe and fun evening bringing in the New Year. HAPPY 2013!!!
1 comment:
Thanks for the review. It's been awhile since I've visited...there are just so many heart kids out there that I have given up on daily following.
You are all looking great. Both your kids are growing up so much! We will be keeping Owen in our thoughts and prayers as you wait and enjoy every day.
Happy Birthday to Owen- #5. One-half a decade! ;-)
Angie Hand
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