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Saturday, August 18, 2007
MEET CHARLIE
Charlie.....hanging out in the kitchen area. He is 9 weeks old here.
He loves to play with his puppy toys. This is one of his favorites. It is a spider toy that was a hand-me-down from a neighbor dog, Ashley.
Here he is showing off for the camera.
He is so adorable....even if he isn't completely house trained!
Charlie approves of Pearce's new hair cut. (So does the neighbor, Alaina)
Check out the previous post for pictures of the buzzing process!
CHARLIE HAS BEEN A GREAT ADDITION TO THE FAMILY.
DON'T WORRY-HE WON'T BE GETTING BUZZED WITH THE CLIPPERS!
Check out the previous post for pictures of the buzzing process!
CHARLIE HAS BEEN A GREAT ADDITION TO THE FAMILY.
DON'T WORRY-HE WON'T BE GETTING BUZZED WITH THE CLIPPERS!
THE HAIRCUT PROCESS
THE QUESTION: Who would like to surprise Daddy and shave their heads?
THE RESPONSES:
SPENCER : No thank you, not this time. (He's headed off to college next week. That was the right answer!)
ISAAC & PEARCE: YEAH!!!...well, I don't know...hmmm, should we?...will it look funny?...LET'S DO IT!!!
OUR GOOD FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR, DENISE, OFFERED TO BUZZ THE BOYS....WITH HER DOG CLIPPERS! THE BOYS THOUGHT THAT WOULD BE COOL!
THE BEFORE PICTURE. ONE LAST PHOTO WITH THEIR HAIR!
ISAAC ALWAYS WANTED A MOHAWK. HERE HE IS WITH ONE. IT LASTED FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES. HE IS PRETENDING TO BE A ROCKER...HE ASKED IF HE COULD PLEASE KEEP IT....THE MAGIC WORD DIDN'T WORK THIS TIME!
PEARCE WENT WITH A DIFFERENT LOOK....YIKES! CAN WE SAY HE LOOKS A BIT LIKE BOZO THE CLOWN? WE ALL HAD A GOOD LAUGH AND THEN IT ALL CAME OFF!
THEY ARE PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME. LOOKING GOOD!
SURPRISING DAD AT HIS PARTY! WHAT HANDSOME MEN...INCLUDING SPENCER WITH HIS BACK TO THE CAMERA....AND PROUDLY WEARING THE FULL HEAD OF HAIR!!
A FUN TIME HAD BY ALL!
THE RESPONSES:
SPENCER : No thank you, not this time. (He's headed off to college next week. That was the right answer!)
ISAAC & PEARCE: YEAH!!!...well, I don't know...hmmm, should we?...will it look funny?...LET'S DO IT!!!
OUR GOOD FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR, DENISE, OFFERED TO BUZZ THE BOYS....WITH HER DOG CLIPPERS! THE BOYS THOUGHT THAT WOULD BE COOL!
THE BEFORE PICTURE. ONE LAST PHOTO WITH THEIR HAIR!
ISAAC ALWAYS WANTED A MOHAWK. HERE HE IS WITH ONE. IT LASTED FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES. HE IS PRETENDING TO BE A ROCKER...HE ASKED IF HE COULD PLEASE KEEP IT....THE MAGIC WORD DIDN'T WORK THIS TIME!
PEARCE WENT WITH A DIFFERENT LOOK....YIKES! CAN WE SAY HE LOOKS A BIT LIKE BOZO THE CLOWN? WE ALL HAD A GOOD LAUGH AND THEN IT ALL CAME OFF!
THEY ARE PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME. LOOKING GOOD!
SURPRISING DAD AT HIS PARTY! WHAT HANDSOME MEN...INCLUDING SPENCER WITH HIS BACK TO THE CAMERA....AND PROUDLY WEARING THE FULL HEAD OF HAIR!!
A FUN TIME HAD BY ALL!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Bruce's 50th Birthday Blast
Come and join in on the fun had by all at Bruce's Birthday Blast!
Click here: Bruce's 50th Slideshow
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
YEAH!
OHSU called Monday morning, told us that the computer problem was fixed and asked if Bruce could come up for treatment at 4:30? We quickly answered, "YES! YES! YES!" (It's not that Bruce was eager to have the treatment, he just wanted to get it over and done with as soon as possible.) What a specific answer to prayer! Bruce was nauseous for awhile, his scalp felt sunburned where they radiated and he was very tired last night. It will be nice for him to have a day of rest before the big celebration on Wednesday!
Bruce is done with radiation for awhile. He will go back in 4 weeks for another brain MRI. Our hope and prayer is that the tumors shrunk and there are no new growths. You can hope and pray with us!
Our next step is to contact Dr Curti, the immunotherapy specialist, to find out what Bruce's options are for systemic treatment for the rest of his body. We will keep you posted.
Spencer is packing and preparing to head off to George Fox University on August 23rd. YIKES...can this really be happening? He is so excited for this new adventure and can't wait to start living and experiencing the college life. The rest of the family is excited for him, also, but will miss him terribly!
Mikaela is a senior now and is looking forward to her last year of high school. She is getting tons of information on colleges and wants to go visit all of them....I can't go there quite yet...one kid at a time!
Isaac and Pearce are playing football this fall. They had a mini football camp last week, got all their equipment (no, Pearce, you cannot sleep in it) and will start team practices on the 20th. Isaac is quarterback for the 8th grade team and Pearce is a lineman for the 6th grade team. They love suiting up and playing in the backyard. We have to make sure Charlie is safe and sound inside!
Well, that's it for now. Smile lots, laugh loudly, hug those around you, say "I love you" as often as possible.....these are FREE resources available to everyone...and they NEVER RUN OUT!
ENJOY YOUR DAY!
Bruce is done with radiation for awhile. He will go back in 4 weeks for another brain MRI. Our hope and prayer is that the tumors shrunk and there are no new growths. You can hope and pray with us!
Our next step is to contact Dr Curti, the immunotherapy specialist, to find out what Bruce's options are for systemic treatment for the rest of his body. We will keep you posted.
Spencer is packing and preparing to head off to George Fox University on August 23rd. YIKES...can this really be happening? He is so excited for this new adventure and can't wait to start living and experiencing the college life. The rest of the family is excited for him, also, but will miss him terribly!
Mikaela is a senior now and is looking forward to her last year of high school. She is getting tons of information on colleges and wants to go visit all of them....I can't go there quite yet...one kid at a time!
Isaac and Pearce are playing football this fall. They had a mini football camp last week, got all their equipment (no, Pearce, you cannot sleep in it) and will start team practices on the 20th. Isaac is quarterback for the 8th grade team and Pearce is a lineman for the 6th grade team. They love suiting up and playing in the backyard. We have to make sure Charlie is safe and sound inside!
Well, that's it for now. Smile lots, laugh loudly, hug those around you, say "I love you" as often as possible.....these are FREE resources available to everyone...and they NEVER RUN OUT!
ENJOY YOUR DAY!
Saturday, August 11, 2007
The Latest
OK-we've had our little puppy, Charlie, for almost 2 weeks now and we are absolutely head-over-heels in love with him! It has been a bit of work to house and crate train him, but all is going relatively well. He has basically taken over the kitchen area (a nice, blocked off area), loves to wrestle with his toys, chase the kids around the back yard, nibble on Bruce's toes, snuggle in our laps, playfully jumps around licking our faces, sleeps through the night and is adored by all who meet him. When Pearce said, "Mom, I've always dreamed about having a dog-this is a dream come true".........I knew we had made the right decision! Thanks to our friends and neighbors who made this dream a reality!
Bruce had his 10th radiation treatment on July 31st. It has been nice to have some time off and give his body a much needed rest. Patches of his hair started falling out earlier this week (due to the radiation), so he went and had it all shaved off. He likes the new look and thinks he'll keep it this way! He is as handsome as ever!
He had a brain scan on Tues, Aug 7th, (in prep for future radiation) and went back to OHSU on Friday for a high dose "zap" on the new tumor. Well, there was some type of unexpected computer glitch. The techs worked very hard to figure it out and were unable to fix it. So, 2 1/2 hours later, we left without any treatment. But, it was not a wasted trip. It just so happened that a very good high school/college buddy of Bruce's (who lives near Portland) met us at OHSU. While Bruce was waiting in the treatment room (and having a great nap as the techs worked on things), Dave and I were able to visit. It was so nice not to be alone.....and it was extra fun to hear stories about Bruce's wild days in high school and college....NOT!
Bruce was bummed that he did not get his planned treatment. However, we had a great dinner at The Chart House and it was an absolute treat for Bruce to spend time with his buddy-remembering old times and being thankful for so much!! Thanks for a great evening, Dave!
Talking about old times.....BRUCE WILL BE 50 ON AUG 17TH! Bruce's 50th Birthday Bash Invitation was posted on the blog last week. All adults are welcome to come celebrate Bruce's half century mark. (Please read the Aug 6th post for specific details.) We will have another celebration with family and friends in Seattle later this month. More info on that later.
One specific prayer is that all the technical problems will be resolved quickly and that Bruce's treatment next week (not sure what day) will not interfere with his birthday celebration!
Big hugs to our family and friends who continue to love and support us faithfully through this trial. We are incredibly blessed, daily encouraged and forever grateful!
Love,
THE A TEAM
Bruce had his 10th radiation treatment on July 31st. It has been nice to have some time off and give his body a much needed rest. Patches of his hair started falling out earlier this week (due to the radiation), so he went and had it all shaved off. He likes the new look and thinks he'll keep it this way! He is as handsome as ever!
He had a brain scan on Tues, Aug 7th, (in prep for future radiation) and went back to OHSU on Friday for a high dose "zap" on the new tumor. Well, there was some type of unexpected computer glitch. The techs worked very hard to figure it out and were unable to fix it. So, 2 1/2 hours later, we left without any treatment. But, it was not a wasted trip. It just so happened that a very good high school/college buddy of Bruce's (who lives near Portland) met us at OHSU. While Bruce was waiting in the treatment room (and having a great nap as the techs worked on things), Dave and I were able to visit. It was so nice not to be alone.....and it was extra fun to hear stories about Bruce's wild days in high school and college....NOT!
Bruce was bummed that he did not get his planned treatment. However, we had a great dinner at The Chart House and it was an absolute treat for Bruce to spend time with his buddy-remembering old times and being thankful for so much!! Thanks for a great evening, Dave!
Talking about old times.....BRUCE WILL BE 50 ON AUG 17TH! Bruce's 50th Birthday Bash Invitation was posted on the blog last week. All adults are welcome to come celebrate Bruce's half century mark. (Please read the Aug 6th post for specific details.) We will have another celebration with family and friends in Seattle later this month. More info on that later.
One specific prayer is that all the technical problems will be resolved quickly and that Bruce's treatment next week (not sure what day) will not interfere with his birthday celebration!
Big hugs to our family and friends who continue to love and support us faithfully through this trial. We are incredibly blessed, daily encouraged and forever grateful!
Love,
THE A TEAM
Monday, August 6, 2007
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