One year ago today...

Ashlyn after her surgery one year ago today.






Sorry for the long delay in posting. Of course with a family of 6, life is always busy. Let's see...


Ashlyn saw her cardiologist last week and had a good visit. One year ago today she had her heart surgery (3rd). Can you believe it! I can't believe how fast a year goes by. And Wow, what a year it has been. As I reflect on it, I am still in amazement of our awesome God. All that He has done for our family. Ashlyn is doing so good. Her speech is about where it was. She is getting around with no problems. God is good.


This past week has been crazy. We have all been sick. First it started with Ashlyn is a fever and head cold that lasted about 2 days. Then Katelyn got it. Then Preston woke up one night throwing up. Then 2 nights later Ashlyn and I were throwing up. Then 2 days later Kiernan and Todd were sick. Oh boy, what a week. Hopefully we are past all this for a while.


That's what new in our home. Have a good week!

First Day of School

The first day of school was a success. Ashlyn did great getting on her bus and had a fun time in class. She goes 5 days a weeks for 2 1/2 hrs. a day.

Kiernan started middle school. There has been a lot of new changes, but he likes it.

Preston is now in 2nd and has a wonderful teacher.

Give Kids the World pictures.

Every "wish" child gets a star to put their name on and it goes on the ceiling of the castle forever.
Ice cream shop where we could have ice cream from 9am-9pm.

Ashlyn getting a hug from Minnie.

Ashlyn's star.

The day we arrived. This is our villa.

Great time in Disney!!!!

Mickey and Minnie came to the Village so the kids there could meet them.
Ashlyn giving Mickey a sticker.

Animal Kingdom, Dinoland.

Mickey ears!

The 2 princesses and their queen.

We had such a wonderful time in Florida!!! The kids had a blast and it was a great time to bond as a family.

We stayed at a resort called Give Kids the World Village. It is a place that kids and their families can go who have faced life threatening illnesses. It was a 2 bedroom large villa. The kids room had their own very large bathroom with jacuzzi tub. The village is in Kissimee, which is about 20 mins. from all the parks. We had a rental car provided for us by Make-A-Wish. We got free tickets to Disney (3 days), Universal Studios (2 days) and Sea World (1 day). Everyday Ashlyn had a gift left in her room by Give Kids the World. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner were provided by the Village. Most days we had breakfast and dinner there and ate lunch out. Make-A-Wish gave us an expense check before we left (which was a very generous check). This covered things like gas for the car, lunch everyday, souvenirs for all the kids, snacks everyday. The kids loved that they could buy something each day. We came home with 2 extra bags just filled with toys and souvenirs!!

It was a wonderful time and we were so blessed by Make-A-Wish and Give Kids the World Village. Enjoy the pictures!