Surgery

Surgery is this afternoon. Just waiting now...

Update

Well things are moving forward now. Tomorrow we are going down to Sacred Heart in Spokane. The first surgery will probably take place on Friday. Altogether there will be three surgeries. This first one will be just taking out the colon. A second surgery in three or more months will be constructing a J-pouch which will kind of take the place of the colon. And the last one a few more months later will be to just connect it all up.

In the Hospital

Many of you already know that Andrew is in the hospital. He has now been in for a week with little improvement in his ulcerative colitis symptoms. Right now we are looking at surgery to remove his colon as the best option. For now we are mostly just waiting and praying.

Cabbage

We were able to get a whole bunch of cabbage so I had fun a few weeks ago making sauerkraut and spiced red cabbage. I also tried making some kim chi (sp?).

David Helps Milk

David really enjoys coming out to milk with me. He watches with fascination as the milk squirts out, pets Hannah, and even tries to steal her grain sometimes. Here are some photos I took a few weeks ago of him while I was milking.

Autumn Colors

David's Birthday Party

David turned one year old this past week. It was lots of fun! He had a party; cake, presents, and family. He really enjoyed the party.

He got a kitten from Aunt Aleah... how fun. He likes to follow it around the house now.

He also got a tricycle...

... and a winter coat...
... books...
... shoes...
... and toys.
Time for birthday cake!

Daddy Time

A ride on daddy's back...


... and now after all the fun its time for a nap.

New High Chair

David finally has a high chair!
It is much easier than holding him on my lap during dinner. He loves to sit in it because he knows he always gets food in there!

Peach Pie