Update on ALK

We took Andie to the doc today for her first appointment since the colonoscopy. She does indeed have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis, to be specific), but it is now in remission. What we have to do now is make sure to keep it in remission. The main dietary precaution the doctor recommended was to cut out as much refined sugar as possible. My little sweet tooth girl did not take this very well, but she will adjust.... Dr. has her on anti inflammatory pills and a probiotic, as well as her iron and aloe vera juice. She will maintain this regimen for three months and we will return to dr. to see if she is all fixed. I am just happy to know what the heck was wrong! She was quite sick, and I think preventing another flare up will become numero uno priority around here!! Thanks for all your prayers and concern. We appreciate it!!

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Whirlwind...

My last day of work at school was Friday. YEE HAW!!! Graduation was Saturday. Sam is in uniform, 'cause she is a faculty member, so she gets to go every year. Graduation was much more fun than college!! I would go every year if they let me!!! Sunday was our anniversary, so we took off from graduation and went on our annual road trip. We drove to McCall for the first night, Stanley for the second night, and Boise for the third. This picture is of us with the Sawtooth Mountains in the background. They are VERY impressive, the pics don't do them justice.
Here is D's new girlfriend he met in Idaho City. Isn't she stacked? In this photo he is making smalltalk and trying to break the ice. She doesn't seem too interested! :)
I'm not sure what he said, but she seems to be warming up to him in this shot..... He's a smooth talker, that husband of mine! :)
That's what we've been up to. I have two days at home to catch up, then doctor appointments in Hermiston on Friday. We should find out more about Andie's issues then. Monday I start school in LG again for three weeks. It's going to be Fall again before I know what happened. TTFN

8th Grade Dance

There has been some mistake..... MY child is not old enough to look this grown up and beautiful!!! YIKES!

Note to bargain shoppers: I got this dress for FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!!

How do you like me now, Amy?

8th Grade Trip

Here are some pics of the 8th grade trip we went on. We took the kids to Silverwood Theme Park near Sandpoint, ID. They had a ball, and were very well behaved. Sorry it's been so long since an entry. Been very busy trying to situate summer classes, graduation, and next year's job. School's out in a week, so I should have more time..... I hope.