Cone Head is back

So just a few things happening. We found out that the reason that Roxy was still hobbling around after surgery on her right knee was that her left knee had a torn ACL as well. Roxy came home from the surgery last night and she is sleeping with her cone again.





We have had a couple of really nice weeks (minus work of course). I watched a big orange moon rise over the city while I was listening and watching the Allman Brothers at Red Rocks. Then we headed up to the tipi with cousin Kelly and Rich. TG and his friend Katelyn came up for dinner. It was a bit cold but a lot of fun!



Kelly and Isabella are posing next to her forest princess house. Rich is relaxing by the campfire - and check out my great view.











Yesterday Samantha and Isabella decided to make some gourmet cupcakes. I should have taken a picture of the kitchen after but I think the chaos would have cracked the camera lens.












Here is Isabella's cupcake - just a few pink sprinkles...








Today we did some running around to get the makings of Samantha's costume for the Miracle party. This year's theme was super hero. It is always really nice to see all the kids we spent a year or so with from the hospital, but it is bitter sweet. A couple of the kids are in really scary situations - waiting in limbo to see what may happen. Some have passed and some are thriving like Samantha. We also had to say good bye to Dr. Ball tonight. That was much harder than anticipated - he is our Super Hero. He has finished his fellowship and is moving back to Alabama. I am sure we will get another great doctor but it won't be the same.





















Super Sam showing off her costume - Isabella celebrating that fact that she just ate 3 mini brownies. The meshy photo is Isabella jumping away in the princess jumpy house (we spent most of our time here).


The big golden 'S' for Super Sam!










I try so hard to keep the focus on living a normal life - going back and thinking about all this is hard - on Samantha as well. Maybe it will get easier - until then we will be grateful that the cancer is gone and try to promote childhood cancer awareness any way we can.


Just a note that my tomatoes are getting red and black (my black krim variety) and my pumpkins are vibrant orange. We have been eating yummy broccoli and zucchini squash as well; however, my watermelons were a bust. The bugs ate them before I had a chance...

I will be learning the art of canning soon - I hope! :)

Night and love to everyone!!!