Last week and Day 21 of IM

This past week I was able to fly home to El Paso to visit family for a few days (Saturday-Wednesday).  It was a much needed break and I wish I could have spent more time there.  I was able to surprise lots of family members, especially my mom, brother, and niece.  Priceless.  My dad's birthday landed on Father's day so it was nice to spend the day with him and family.  I somehow managed to not take any photos while I was there.  Not like me at all!  A huge thank you to Bob and Kathy (my MIL) for a much needed break.

When I got back we spent a lot of time at the playground, swimming and relaxing around the house.

The boys had their doctors appointments and a round of chemo today.  Their counts went up and their chemistry looks great.  They are still free to enjoy normal activity.  One of the chemo's they get every tens days in this phase really messes with Zane's walking.  He did fine with the first two rounds but today after the third one he's having some weakness.  We would appreciate prayers for his leg strength.

Zac talking to Aunt Candy-bar

Zane decorating his cake.

Zoe was not happy to find out grandma had left. (She came out to help Bob with the kids while I was in El Paso.)  She was crying because grandma left her pajamas behind and Zoe wasn't sure how she was going to sleep without them.

Before

and after.

Happy to be outside.

"Zoe will you push me?"

Zac's turn.  

Making sandcastles.

Zoe's Sunday morning treat.  She was so happy to see her name on the cup.

The boys this morning checking out the new toy at the clinic.  The Children's museum in Ann Arbor designed it.

Working the gears.