Update...

Brandon finally got into St. Louis hospital. They admitted him and ran some initial tests. On Thursday they did a 5 hour procedure in which they stuck a scope down his throat and looked around. They opened up a duct that was blocking toxins from escaping. They are hoping that helps. He was release from the hospital that evening. Hopefully, the toxins can escape and he starts to get better. He has lost a lot of weight. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

In other news, we got our flight booked to Ireland! I am very excited! Now we just have to book the flight to London. If you have been to either place, let me know if you have any recommendations.

Chad went to the Chicago Auto Show yesterday with his brother. Sounds like they had a great time. I have seen one picture... and "Bumble Bee" was in it standing behind a yellow mustang. It was pretty cool.

I have to get ready for Kaelynn's baptism! Have a great Sunday afternoon...

W.

W movie was absolutely ridiculous. That is all I will say about it! I guess I shouldn't have expected much from Oliver Stone though.

I am still waiting on an update for Brandon. I will post once I get some official news.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day!

Need more prayers...

The doctors still haven't determined what is wrong with Brandon yet. They did and MRI yesterday. Something doesn't look right so they have scheduled him an appointment in St. Louis today for a biopsy. His enzymes went down but the stuff that makes his skin turn yellow has increased dramatically. My uncle said he is almost as yellow as a banana. The good thing is is that he still feels fine. He is working. Please say a prayer for him. Our family really appreciates it.

Lots to look forwards to!!!

Europe... it is calling our name! Chad and I headed up to Grant and Julies this weekend to establish some more plans for the big trip. I am not sure what we accomplished, but I couldn't be more excited about going. Ireland, Paris, London... history, shopping, photo opps! YAY! May is so far away! Besides planning, we also did a little shopping and played Scattegories this weekend. I forgot how fun that game was!!! It is now on my Christmas list. :)

Julie and I took Chad to the airport this morning. He is attending a conference in Las Vegas. I debated on going... it was very tempting and I wish I was there. However, we are trying to save for Europe so I decided to stay home. :(

Tonight I have been looking at flights to GA. We are going to Georgia in April for Gio and Genny's wedding. I can't wait for this wedding either! It is going to be gorgeous! We are debating driving out or flying. It is a long drive but I like road tripping! We could save some vacation time though if we flew or some money if we drove. Decisions, decisions! :)

I finally downloaded my photos from my camera. Here are some recent snapshots. The first couple are on a lazy afternoon when everyone was napping. Chad is sleeping with both girls laying on his stomach. We were also watching Tybee that weekend and she likes to climb to the top of the couch and lay on the top of the pillows. It is so cute!

Here are some "portrait shots" of my girls. I was practicing using my new flash. I tried to create a studio like environment... which is quite funny. A real photographer would have gotten a kick out of it! Regardless, here are the photos. I have a lot of experimenting and learning to do! The last one you can see Rhymes "drool bomb". Ha Ha! I had a treat sitting on top of my knee so that they would sit still for just a couple more shots! They were such good models... I think they are better than Tyra ever was!