Hi all! I hope this post finds you all well and having a wonderful Holiday Season so far. I have never posted about Christopher's most recent visit to the cardiologist and pace-maker specialist. So, I will proceed to update you now.
Chris' appointments went really well overall. He is growing well and the cardiologist was very pleased with his color, energy, and size, saying upon entry, "wow, he's big, what a big head". The ultrasound revealed some narrowing in his new aorta, as a result from scar tissue build-up, which will have to be remedied in the next 6 months. To alleviate this problem, Chris will go to cath lab. An abbreviated term for a common procedure done to scope out the heart and it's vessels, as well as do a little fine tuning. During this procedure, Dr. Kiezer (another cardiologist), will actually do an angioplasty, using a balloon to widen the vessel, thereby improving flow. The collapsed balloon is inserted in the femoral artery access in the groin. It is then fed through the artery, to the narrowed area and inflated. Usually, these procedures are uncomplicated, but as his parents, it is never a small thing to take your child to surgery, even day surgery. I commend the parents of children, and the children, who have had this procedure done multiple times, and after each and every heart surgery. We are fervently praying that there will be no surprises during this, as we have been told that sometimes there are other problems found at catheterizing, that are otherwise undetectable. The cardiologist was otherwise very pleased with the function of Chris' heart.
His pace-maker specialist was also pleased, and informed us that Chris is sensing 100%. Originally, this meant that his pacemaker battery could last upward of 15 years before having to be replaced. We were informed at this appointment, however, that probably due to scar tissue build up, the pace maker was using much more battery to do its daily scan. This means that his battery will probably only last five or six years. That was disappointing to hear, but we are so glad that his heart is functioning all on its own and isn't relying on a machine, something we were once told it would always have to do.
Other than that, Chris is thriving. He had his 9 month well-child check-up on Friday. We were very happy to find a new pediatrician who is knowledgeable and has spent some time in NICU. We were informed that his length and head circumference are above the 25% and his weight has reached the 10%, something that has been a long time in coming. After doing all the normal checks, and a few extras and mom's request, she was happy to inform me that Christopher meets all the normal milestones for a healthy 9 month old!!! I already new that, but it is nice to hear, considering all he has gone through and how far he's come!
Anyway, I think that's about all I can throw at ya for now. I am going to do another update soon, with pictures of the boys. I don't want to overload anyone. So, I'll end my post by sharing a super awesome (that's right) slide show I whipped up in my spare time. Enjoy! Huge hugs from US, the Wirts.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
New Video...
Good autumn morning everybody! I'm going to try to put some awesome pictures of the younger boys on with a family update later today, or possibly tomorrow, but I couldn't wait to put this cute video on. It seems like I'm always rushing around, and never remember to take videos until it's moments away from nap time or meal time. So, even though my house is a disaster and my voice is hoarse, I still grabbed the camera and took a few minutes of footage this morning. Please ignore both of those things in this video and enjoy the boys goofing around this rainy fall morning.
I do believe the scooting was jump started after a visit to cousin Nancy's, although he's been playing with the idea for months. You see, she has carpet in her front room, and Chris was loving all the wonderful traction carpet was providing for his mobility. As you can see, he is quite mobile now, even on slippery floors and in a sleep sack no less (he won't keep his socks on at night, so when the footsie jammies are dirty on goes the sleep sack, even though daddy thinks they look like a nighty)! I turned off the camera 2 second too early because right after the video stops Chris started clapping and saying "yay!"
Tyler is being a ham as usual. Luv to all and Enjoy!
I do believe the scooting was jump started after a visit to cousin Nancy's, although he's been playing with the idea for months. You see, she has carpet in her front room, and Chris was loving all the wonderful traction carpet was providing for his mobility. As you can see, he is quite mobile now, even on slippery floors and in a sleep sack no less (he won't keep his socks on at night, so when the footsie jammies are dirty on goes the sleep sack, even though daddy thinks they look like a nighty)! I turned off the camera 2 second too early because right after the video stops Chris started clapping and saying "yay!"
Tyler is being a ham as usual. Luv to all and Enjoy!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Scriptures and Quotes
I hope you have all been reading and enjoying my scriptures and quotes section of the blog. I usually put a couple of new scriptures on it a week (if I've been reading my scriptures that is....). I hate to say it, but more often than not, my scripture study is usually me trying to remember a scripture I heard once...then trying to flip through and find it. Then, usually when I find it, I've remembered it totally wrong, and when I read it how the original author wrote it, it's like a slap in the face! Sheesh, no wonder these things get messed up like a child's game of telephone, only let's pretend it's in a foreign language.
The point here is, if you've ever had a favorite book over 500 pages long, there is a good chance you might forget things here and there, even if you just read it (unless you're my brother Paul). A key part of the plot, an event, a character, all of which are highly important if we are to understand the book. Even the slightest variant in any of these things can have catastrophic consequences. Therefore, (said in a very ominous and foreboding voice or maybe just gentle and firm) "Thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up." Deuternonmy 6: 7 "And he shall read therein all the days of his life..." Deuteronomy 17: 19
So, I know all of you highly religious readers are just begging for more verses, so you'll enjoy this post. I was reading in Matthew today, when came across a familiar scripture. I have read Matthew a few times and remember most significant scriptures at least halfway. I know this scripture well but it was different for me today. So, all you scripture scouts, get out your New Testaments! Granted I could go on about the chapter before this and the chapter after this forever, as it is the Sermon on the Mount, but I'm trying to reign in my ADD (no offense to anyone who may really have it).
For this particular post, let us just go to Matthew 5: 38 and for all of you who don't know where your scriptures are..... " 38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, that ye resist not evil: but whosoever smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 43 Ye have heard it hath been said, Though shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you , and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do you more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefor perfect, even as you Father which is in heaven is perfect."
I tried to see if I could paraphrase or edit some versus to help the length, but all those versus need to be there and need to be read together. One part that really hit me, that I'm sure I never noticed before was, "resist not evil". WOW!!! I thought that was the whole point! What an eye opening scripture about understanding the evil in the world. I also was clearly not using my spiritual ears before. I know that the verse "turn the other cheek" can be taken very literally and usually is. But what about spiritually. Some days I definitely feel like my spirit has taken a metaphorical beating. But the Lord knows just what to do! I marvel at how simple what we are asked to do really is, but how monumentally difficult it seems. Good thing he is always only a prayer away to help!!!!!! I know Heavenly Father knows my heart, and knew that even though I was flipping around the New Testament not paying attention to much, eventually I would see the verses, today, and boy did I need to. I have had a hard few days, but I know a few things for sure:
Heavenly Father loves me, and Heavenly Father will help me. When I read these versus, it reminds me that even when I have something set in front of me that seems extremely difficult, all I have to do is ask for His help and follow His commandments.
I have so much more to say but it is already past midnight. I try to stay moderately safe in most of my posts, but like I've said before, this is my blog, if you don't like it, don't read it and go make your own. But I sure do appreciate the encouraging words I have received. Sometimes I just like to write what I'm thinking instead of an update. Love to all and keep these scriptures in mind when everyone is cutting in line or shutting a door right in your face, or going before they should at the 4 way stop or making up nasty things about you at work or...you get the idea. Hugs, blessings and good karma!
The point here is, if you've ever had a favorite book over 500 pages long, there is a good chance you might forget things here and there, even if you just read it (unless you're my brother Paul). A key part of the plot, an event, a character, all of which are highly important if we are to understand the book. Even the slightest variant in any of these things can have catastrophic consequences. Therefore, (said in a very ominous and foreboding voice or maybe just gentle and firm) "Thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up." Deuternonmy 6: 7 "And he shall read therein all the days of his life..." Deuteronomy 17: 19
So, I know all of you highly religious readers are just begging for more verses, so you'll enjoy this post. I was reading in Matthew today, when came across a familiar scripture. I have read Matthew a few times and remember most significant scriptures at least halfway. I know this scripture well but it was different for me today. So, all you scripture scouts, get out your New Testaments! Granted I could go on about the chapter before this and the chapter after this forever, as it is the Sermon on the Mount, but I'm trying to reign in my ADD (no offense to anyone who may really have it).
For this particular post, let us just go to Matthew 5: 38 and for all of you who don't know where your scriptures are..... " 38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, that ye resist not evil: but whosoever smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 43 Ye have heard it hath been said, Though shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you , and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do you more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefor perfect, even as you Father which is in heaven is perfect."
I tried to see if I could paraphrase or edit some versus to help the length, but all those versus need to be there and need to be read together. One part that really hit me, that I'm sure I never noticed before was, "resist not evil". WOW!!! I thought that was the whole point! What an eye opening scripture about understanding the evil in the world. I also was clearly not using my spiritual ears before. I know that the verse "turn the other cheek" can be taken very literally and usually is. But what about spiritually. Some days I definitely feel like my spirit has taken a metaphorical beating. But the Lord knows just what to do! I marvel at how simple what we are asked to do really is, but how monumentally difficult it seems. Good thing he is always only a prayer away to help!!!!!! I know Heavenly Father knows my heart, and knew that even though I was flipping around the New Testament not paying attention to much, eventually I would see the verses, today, and boy did I need to. I have had a hard few days, but I know a few things for sure:
Heavenly Father loves me, and Heavenly Father will help me. When I read these versus, it reminds me that even when I have something set in front of me that seems extremely difficult, all I have to do is ask for His help and follow His commandments.
I have so much more to say but it is already past midnight. I try to stay moderately safe in most of my posts, but like I've said before, this is my blog, if you don't like it, don't read it and go make your own. But I sure do appreciate the encouraging words I have received. Sometimes I just like to write what I'm thinking instead of an update. Love to all and keep these scriptures in mind when everyone is cutting in line or shutting a door right in your face, or going before they should at the 4 way stop or making up nasty things about you at work or...you get the idea. Hugs, blessings and good karma!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Missin' the good ol' days...
This is a different kind of post today. I know many people use their blogs to keep relatives up to date with their lives. Others, perhaps, use it as a sort of online journal. I think I tend to use it as both, though only I ever know what I'm really thinking. :) Today, though, I wanted to share what my thoughts were with you. They are not deep, nor are they stirring, just thoughts.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I find myself once again far away from home. I have my own home now. But wherever my parents are, will also always be my home (much to their joy or dismay). I have many in-laws in the area with whom I have made new memories. But, I still often think back and miss home.
More specifically, I miss Thanksgiving with my family. And now for a trip down memory lane. I will try not to sound like a butter up or be too poetic.
I can't remember missing a Thanksgiving with my family up until I was 17 or 18. We would travel to my Granny and Poppy's house darn near every year. My Poppy would always carve the turkey, and my Granny would always get out the good china. She would make all sorts of goodies for us to eat off the good china. Sometimes the "kiddos" would get to sit at a card table. But sometimes we would get to sit at the grown-ups table. I do miss so many things about those Thanksgivings. I miss my Granny's mandarin orange jello. I miss mashed potatoes and gravy. I just miss all of us being there together to share a home cooked meal. Surprisingly, I don't remember anyone fighting (though it might be because I was a kid). Everyone helped, if they didn't cook, they cleaned up. No one really ever complained. Hopefully these are accurate memories, and not too sugar-coated.
Whilst I was thinking about these things, it got me to really missing my Granny and Poppy. I wonder if they know how much I miss them. I wonder if they think about me as much as I think about them. Well sheesh, of course they do, they're grandparents!!!! So once again we travel down the lane of my childhood, and while many folks won't really get this post, I wanted to write it anyway.
Granny and Poppy: two people whose laughs always make me smile. Though I never quite got their humor until recently, I didn't really care because if they were laughing, I was laughing. Anyone who knows how much of a wet blanket I can be, can appreciate the fact that Granny and Poppy always make me smile.
I miss all their habits, like going to Pappy Ganders for breakfast, or going to get the newspaper and check the PO box. I miss Poppy salting up a huge turnip and just eating it like an apple. I miss Granny correcting my bad grammar, or teaching me something in Spanish. I miss Poppy surfing the channels on the tv or reading the paper, while Granny knitted some new wonderful creation. I miss them doing those things while sitting in their appropriate chairs. I miss all the funny magazines. You really can learn a lot if you have some National Geographic's laying around. I miss lazy days at the lookout.
I miss playing in the basement, although I don't think Granny or Poppy ever really liked us to play down there. I miss playing war in the lilac bushes, and going for walks to the playground at the school. I miss Granny playing the piano or the organ and singing some hymn or show tune and filling their house with music. I miss the records they listened to. I even miss bagpipes. I miss going to Polar Bear for ice cream. I miss picking up apples, and eating the dehydrated ones. I miss how neither one of them really likes to drag out goodbyes because they get a little misty eyed, even though I'm sure they wanted to ring our necks a time or two per visit. I miss all their great stories from their lives (good thing Granny wrote some books).
Most of all, I miss their wisdom. I miss listening to their logic. They really do know a thing or two. I miss how with every conversation they had with me, they unknowingly encouraged me to think and learn. They are two of my biggest heroes. They are gentle, kind, loving, generous, intelligent and best of all, they are mine.
I think folks should say what they are thinking (within reason) instead of keeping it to themselves (once again, use discretion here).
I love my Granny and Poppy and hopefully they know it, because Lord knows I don't say it enough. I really do need and I mean NEED to come down to your house and eat some orange sherbet, and talk government or finances or something very soon. Hopefully you will be up for a visit from all my boys and me. I'm sure you can handle it, you handled me! Love you a ton Granny and Poppy.
Your Granddaughter,
Rachel
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I find myself once again far away from home. I have my own home now. But wherever my parents are, will also always be my home (much to their joy or dismay). I have many in-laws in the area with whom I have made new memories. But, I still often think back and miss home.
More specifically, I miss Thanksgiving with my family. And now for a trip down memory lane. I will try not to sound like a butter up or be too poetic.
I can't remember missing a Thanksgiving with my family up until I was 17 or 18. We would travel to my Granny and Poppy's house darn near every year. My Poppy would always carve the turkey, and my Granny would always get out the good china. She would make all sorts of goodies for us to eat off the good china. Sometimes the "kiddos" would get to sit at a card table. But sometimes we would get to sit at the grown-ups table. I do miss so many things about those Thanksgivings. I miss my Granny's mandarin orange jello. I miss mashed potatoes and gravy. I just miss all of us being there together to share a home cooked meal. Surprisingly, I don't remember anyone fighting (though it might be because I was a kid). Everyone helped, if they didn't cook, they cleaned up. No one really ever complained. Hopefully these are accurate memories, and not too sugar-coated.
Whilst I was thinking about these things, it got me to really missing my Granny and Poppy. I wonder if they know how much I miss them. I wonder if they think about me as much as I think about them. Well sheesh, of course they do, they're grandparents!!!! So once again we travel down the lane of my childhood, and while many folks won't really get this post, I wanted to write it anyway.
Granny and Poppy: two people whose laughs always make me smile. Though I never quite got their humor until recently, I didn't really care because if they were laughing, I was laughing. Anyone who knows how much of a wet blanket I can be, can appreciate the fact that Granny and Poppy always make me smile.
I miss all their habits, like going to Pappy Ganders for breakfast, or going to get the newspaper and check the PO box. I miss Poppy salting up a huge turnip and just eating it like an apple. I miss Granny correcting my bad grammar, or teaching me something in Spanish. I miss Poppy surfing the channels on the tv or reading the paper, while Granny knitted some new wonderful creation. I miss them doing those things while sitting in their appropriate chairs. I miss all the funny magazines. You really can learn a lot if you have some National Geographic's laying around. I miss lazy days at the lookout.
I miss playing in the basement, although I don't think Granny or Poppy ever really liked us to play down there. I miss playing war in the lilac bushes, and going for walks to the playground at the school. I miss Granny playing the piano or the organ and singing some hymn or show tune and filling their house with music. I miss the records they listened to. I even miss bagpipes. I miss going to Polar Bear for ice cream. I miss picking up apples, and eating the dehydrated ones. I miss how neither one of them really likes to drag out goodbyes because they get a little misty eyed, even though I'm sure they wanted to ring our necks a time or two per visit. I miss all their great stories from their lives (good thing Granny wrote some books).
Most of all, I miss their wisdom. I miss listening to their logic. They really do know a thing or two. I miss how with every conversation they had with me, they unknowingly encouraged me to think and learn. They are two of my biggest heroes. They are gentle, kind, loving, generous, intelligent and best of all, they are mine.
I think folks should say what they are thinking (within reason) instead of keeping it to themselves (once again, use discretion here).
I love my Granny and Poppy and hopefully they know it, because Lord knows I don't say it enough. I really do need and I mean NEED to come down to your house and eat some orange sherbet, and talk government or finances or something very soon. Hopefully you will be up for a visit from all my boys and me. I'm sure you can handle it, you handled me! Love you a ton Granny and Poppy.
Your Granddaughter,
Rachel
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Adventures at Tapiola...
So, as promised, here are some more pictures of our Adventures to Tapiola. And of course, the very entertaining video of Tyler. Enjoy!
Friday, November 5, 2010
New design...
So, I've been doing a little work on the blog. Most of the changes would have been extremely helpful about 6 months ago. The changes come mainly because of many requests for reliable links about CHD's or for an easy way to access the pictures on the blog. I keep calling them changes, but really they are just additions. I have attached a couple pages to the blog. You will notice under the blog heading, there are several tabs. You may notice further that if you click on a tab you will find abounding information relating to the tab you selected. I will also be putting a search on the blog so as to make it easier to access past blog entries or photos. I hope you enjoy the new Wirt Family blog. And as I promised I will be posting more pictures of Adventures to Tapiola!
Heart,
The Wirts
Heart,
The Wirts
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Cornucopia of News....get it?
Well, my dear blog followers, (I mean readers...) I really tried not to do this. But, you will have to bear with me as I unload several weeks worth of news, photos, and videos. I know it pains you to have to read this much excitement all at once, and I do make an oath to do my utmost to spread the excitement about a little better the next time 'round. However, seeing as I'm already this far behind, I shall proceed.
First, I have some "riveting" (heh heh I crack myself up) Halloween photos I know you have been dieing to see. Seeing as I kept you all in suspense about our costumes for this long, I will now proceed to spill the beans. (The real reason I didn't want to tell you at first, is because I made our costumes completely, and I didn't want the expectations to be too high, in case they didn't turn out and we all ended up being different colored M & M's for Halloween... don't knock it, I've been an M & M before!)
I didn't get many pictures, as I was in them and not taking them. Also, I don't have any of the way awesome mask I painstakingly handcrafted (partially) for Tyler's costume. Don't panic. I will be taking a ton more close-ups of the boys in their costumes as soon as they are clean (the costumes not the boys). We went to a Halloween party that day and they both got a little dirty. So....without further ado:
Mom's 763 pumpkin carving effort. (total, not that day)
Next, we had a sunny day amid a cluster of storms and it was suggested that we go to the world renowned (and recently remodeled) Tapiola park in Astoria. It was a beautiful day and perfect for park visiting. I found it strange that we were the only people there. I accredit that to several construction projects going on around the park and perhaps folks not knowing how to get to the entrance.
For those of you whom have never or seldom been to Astoria, this should be a refresher in some of the culture and landmarks of the area. I have posted a picture of the actual landmark next to the replica in the park in case you have never seen the actual place or object. All in all it was a really cool park and Tyler had a great time.
Fort Clatsop
I think this a gill netter boat, but I didn't want to put a real pic on because I didn't want anyone to think I endorse gill netting. But the pics of Ty are cute.
The Trolley
The Flavel House
Astoria Column
First, I have some "riveting" (heh heh I crack myself up) Halloween photos I know you have been dieing to see. Seeing as I kept you all in suspense about our costumes for this long, I will now proceed to spill the beans. (The real reason I didn't want to tell you at first, is because I made our costumes completely, and I didn't want the expectations to be too high, in case they didn't turn out and we all ended up being different colored M & M's for Halloween... don't knock it, I've been an M & M before!)
I didn't get many pictures, as I was in them and not taking them. Also, I don't have any of the way awesome mask I painstakingly handcrafted (partially) for Tyler's costume. Don't panic. I will be taking a ton more close-ups of the boys in their costumes as soon as they are clean (the costumes not the boys). We went to a Halloween party that day and they both got a little dirty. So....without further ado:
Tyler is the Blue Power Ranger, (he refused to put his mask back on after we wanted it off for some pictures of his face, in which you will see he is more than thrilled.) I am Rosie the Riveter, although, only two people at the party knew who I was. I ran out of time, but was originally going to make a name tag that said "Rosie" for the non history buffs. I guess i should have made it anyway. Then, we have our little monkey, who lost his prop banana the day before. Don't stress. The banana has been recovered and will be in subsequent monkey photos.
Me, looking super excited to take two little ones, who could care less about the costumes I made, to the Halloween party.
Tyler's 1st pumpkin carving effort (only a little help from mom with the little saw).
Mom's 763 pumpkin carving effort. (total, not that day)
Next, we had a sunny day amid a cluster of storms and it was suggested that we go to the world renowned (and recently remodeled) Tapiola park in Astoria. It was a beautiful day and perfect for park visiting. I found it strange that we were the only people there. I accredit that to several construction projects going on around the park and perhaps folks not knowing how to get to the entrance.
For those of you whom have never or seldom been to Astoria, this should be a refresher in some of the culture and landmarks of the area. I have posted a picture of the actual landmark next to the replica in the park in case you have never seen the actual place or object. All in all it was a really cool park and Tyler had a great time.
Fort Clatsop
I think this a gill netter boat, but I didn't want to put a real pic on because I didn't want anyone to think I endorse gill netting. But the pics of Ty are cute.
The Trolley
The Flavel House
Pilot Boat
Astoria Column
Megler Bridge
The Liberty Theatre
Other cool artwork and stuff:
The Liberty Theatre
Other cool artwork and stuff:
So all in all it was a great month of October. Looking forward to a great November. We have an appointment with the cardiologist and pacemaker specialist in a couple of weeks, so keep us in your thoughts and prayers. This will be the first Doctor appointment of any kind for Christopher for three whole months (other than when he had a cough and I took him to the walk-in clinic). He hasn't seen the pace maker specialist for 6 months. We are hopeful that everything will go great.
In the meantime, Chris is a very chatty and a very rambunctious little guy. He is always talking about something, and always on the move. He has finally cut his second tooth within the last couple of days. He is toying with the idea of crawling but loves to be held or jumping in his jump-up. He is starting to be kind of bashful around new people, though he doesn't cry much, he will hide his face.
Ty is loving being a big brother, and is usually willing and ready to help with anything when it comes to his little brother, even poopy diapers. He is a great help to me, and I am thankful for the extra set of hands, even if they're small. He is starting to carry on very involved conversations and has a great vocabulary, which sometimes gets him into trouble.
Tony is doing well in school, and I think he is enjoying being the top dog at school. He seems to like most of his classes and has really started to show an interest in some subjects. Although his favorite subjects remain fishing, and skateboarding. Unlike many teenagers, he doesn't complain when the sunny weather disappears. He is a true coastal boy and loves a good storm.
Dad is still volunteering for the PD, and even had some company when his cousin Nancy road along on Halloween night. He is a very hard worker, but also loves to play. All his boys love to wrestle with him, which has only resulted in one gray hair on Mom's head so far. This number is expected to rise in subsequent years.
I will be posting more awesome pictures of our adventures at Tapiola and a possible video momentarily. This post is too long to maneuver the photos any more. Huge hugs and enjoy!
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