12/30 Anya goes sledding

Anya went sledding today for her first time... More pics here

12/27 Good news / Bad news...

The good news is that Anya finally stopped vomiting. She snapped out of it and got her energy back around 3 this morning. Now she just appears to have a cold she's fighting.

Now for the bad news.. Unrelated to Anya but still a sad day for our family. Our dog, Summit (aka Sum-Bum or Summy), passed away this morning. He was a beautiful Great Pyrenees/ Golden mix who was great with our kids. He was white (when clean), fluffy and a great cuddler. We were blessed with Summit about eight years ago when we got him from the Denver Dumb Friends League (the pound). He loved going for walks or being off-leash and exploring, chasing rabbits (I'm proud to say the old man actually caught one last year. I think he was as shocked as we were when it happened). We enjoyed many adventures (pre-kids) with him like camping and snowshoeing. He had such a calm and patient demeanor, yet a zest for life (up until these past few months).

Summit had arthritis for the past few years but just last week we discovered he actually had MS. The Vet, whom is a brilliant man, suspected the MS was the result of Helicobacter Pyloris. We got the blood work back a few days ago that confirmed his suspicion, unfortunately it was too late. Summy had been going down hill quickly. Last week he could no longer get up or down a single stair. Yesterday he could no longer walk. He slept with us last night and this morning he was unable to even stand so we took him to the Vet to make the heartbreaking decision. As much a it hurt, Sum-Bum always walked with pride (it was cute how he would seem embarrassed if he tripped or missed catching a ball). This morning the pride was gone, he was ready to go... We love you Sum-Bum and we'll miss you dearly... for more pictures, click here.

Merry Christmas

I hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas! What a wonderful day to celebrate with friends and family. We are enjoying some family time as well, and busy playing with new toys! Anya is still sick, we are really trying to just keep her out if the ER. That is the last place I want to be today. So hopefully she will keep down some pedialyte.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Ugh Anya just started puking

Anya just started puking after a long 28 day stretch. I really didn't want Anders's B-day and X-mas to be consumed with this. I just wanted to celebrate all of God's Blessings without being worried for Anya's vomiting. We have so much to be grateful for yet when she starts vomiting I get so worried and can't think of anything else except for how scared I am. I pray she gets better in the next 24 hours so we can celebrate Christmas, Jesus, life and health!!

God Bless

 

12/19 Anya is doing well

Anya is doing really well. She has been smiling like crazy lately! She is truly a GOOD baby despite her health issues. She is such a blessing to this family and we are so thankful for her fighting spirit. Anya is starting to play with some of her push button toys. She really enjoys reading books and helping to turn the page. Very Cute! We got her a Jumparoo and she is doing surprisingly really well in it. She can practice weight bearing and head control as well as play with all the toys that are attached to it.

 

We are still working on gaining weight. She has a metabolism like Pete! Long and lanky!!!! We have started to give her coconut milk, we'll see if that helps for putting on some weight. If she could only have some yummy X-Mas treats. We have been seeing 2 new doctors which we really like and feel hopeful that they can help Anya in some way.

 

Anders will be five on X-Mas Eve. Crazy, I know, I can't believe I have a 5 year old. He's looking forward to his B-day, X-Mas and of course all the presents. Aksel is doing well and curious about this whole Santa thing :) Should be a fun Christmas!

NEW PICTURES!!!!!!

 

12/12 Back From Breckenridge

Just wanted to update quick. We are back from Breckenridge. We had a family vacation before we leave Colorado and can't get to the mountains as much as we would like to. We really like Breckenridge and will def. make it a regular winter visit! The kids had fun and Pete and I are ready for our own vaca:)!!! Funny how it never really seems like a vacation for the parents. So much work but so worth it. Anders and Pete had a great day of skiing while Aksel, Anya and I hung out at the house. So much snow and Anders is doing Blue runs like a champ. We did a little sledding, made a snow fort, went for walks and played lots of games! Anya did excellent, no vomiting and stayed out of the hospital! We are thankful for the time we had together and in such a beautiful atmosphere!!!! Pete and I miss the outdoors and look forward to more ski and camping vacations when it isn't so difficult with the kids :) I hope they grow up to love the outdoors as much as we do! That's it for now, there is unpacking that is calling my name.......