Birthday weekend recap...

It's been a fun weekend at our house. Ava turned four on Friday, but the celebrating continued through Saturday. We went on a family outing to see the new Horton Hears a Who movie. The only spot in the theatre that had enough seats for us all together was in the very front row. So we saw it close up! The kids loved it. There was lots of laughing and popcorn eating and smiles from all of the kids. We grabbed a little dinner at Applebee's and then had 'butterfly cake' and icecream per Ava's request.
I've had several inquiries via email wondering how Wyndham is doing, as well as how I am feeling these days. I am happy to tell you that we are both doing much better than last month. Each week we have both gotten more energy and back and it has made a difference in the moods of all of us. I am 12 weeks along in my pregnancy today. Which is a good place to be as the morning sickness begins to fade some and my extreme fatigue seems to be disappearing too. I was pleased to have gotten two loads of laundry done and a butterfly cake baked and frosted before 11 am on Saturday. Just a week earlier that would have seemed nearly impossible! So I am definitely perking up. {And for those who are really following the details closely, I've gained about 4 pounds already too.}
Wyndham is still in the process of weaning off of one of her anti-seizure meds, but seems to be tolerating the medication with fewer side effects overall. She is still requiring extra sleep and extra help with balance and sometimes with eating, but more and more she is getting back to full-strength. I was so glad that she really enjoyed the movie and party activities this weekend. It was fun to see everybody so happy and it felt good to be having fun and be 'relaxed'.
Today we want to wish my Grandma Shirley and extra special "Happy St. Patrick's Day". It's been one of her very favorite holidays for as long as I can remember. We all have a bit of green on today...so if we were in Minnesota we would certainly get in on her Irish Dinner. Love you, Grandma!
Tomorrow we will celebrate and remember what would mark Teagan's 11th birthday. I have received some donations and gifts in her honor to which we will be sending on to Roxanne Robbins and her work with the children in Uganda, Africa. It is a bittersweet time to reflect and wonder and wish and remember. Still, I thank God each year that we even have this date to celebrate. It means Teagan was a part of our lives. And she will forever be a part of our hearts.