Our Journey Through Time

This past weekend was kind of quiet not doing much of anything.  Sunday we did decided to get into the car and head down to the Kemah Boardwalk for a couple of hours.  Brady and Cirstyn really enjoyed the carousel while Angelina and Daddy took pictures.  Then we all headed down to the train for a ride around the boardwalk.  They all thought that was really cool!  They liked looking out off the pier into the water, watching the boats go by and counting the seagulls.  "Just like Nemo, Mommy" as Cirstyn would say!  We shared a slushy and snowcone and played boardwalk games.  It was hot but we all had a good time!

Today Brady's almost half way through the 4th week of treatment and it's been a good one so far.  Monday's are port-access day so that means we apply the "numbing" cream to the skin over Brady's port so he doesn't have to feel the poke of the access line going in.  Well this week come heck or high water he WAS NOT having the cream!  I don't know if it stings or the sensation of his skin numbing up is uncomfortable but he had a complete fit begging for "no cream!"  SO, with that we headed to the proton center with no cream.  The nurse tried one last time to talk him into it but with no avail.  I have to say, this kid must have his Dad's pain tolerance because he didn't even cry when they stuck the line right into his skin!  He wimpered a little but then he pushed all the buttons on the machine and the medicine into the line to send him off to sleep.  Such a trooper!  Today was the same with accessing his line, no fussing just off to sleep.  Dr. Grosshans saw him today for his weekly visit and was pleased with how he is doing.  He said the patches of hair gone would probably get bigger but he didn't think Brady's scalp would blister from the treatment like some kids do.  His scalp is only a little pink right now so hopefully it doesn't get anymore than that.  Good news from the doc!

All this time we have been here I have forgotten that we are very close to an Ikea store!  So, today we decided to go and browse so we all could get some exercise without completely roasting in the heat.  I love that store!  The kids were shopping for their rooms picking out things we need to take home with us.  I guess we may be visiting the Ikea in Frisco later in the year for those things!  They did find a couple of neat toys though that we couldn't live without. 

On a different note, Brady has been a bit of a traitor!  He's routing for the Miami Heat to win the NBA championship over the Mavs because they have "Little" bron James.  Yes, LITTLE, no Lebron!  It's so cute and he was excited to find out yesterday morning that the Mavs lost on Sunday night, although tomorrow morning he's going to be sadly disappointed! 

We received a couple of fun surprises in the mail this weekend and I'm reminded of how blessed we are. Thank you for all the cards, care packages, gift cards, encouragment and love! You have made being away from home easier and the stress of all of this much more manageable! ♥ ♥ ♥