Update to the Doctor's Appointment

Today started early, but turned out to be a relaxing day. I ran into traffic heading to the girls' doctor's appointment, but luckily it only put me 15 minutes behind. I got there just in time for the ultrasounds. To Janelle's surprise they did the girls at the same time, in different rooms. I had McKenna and Janelle had Hailee. It was uneventful, and we were out of there in less than 20 minutes. We then went to the coolest McDonalds on earth. This McDonalds is not your traditional McDonalds. It's decorated with an old French flair, and even has a working piano in it.! So cool. We were there for two hours. I came home, and Janelle called a few hours with the news from her pediatrician. Good news: Hailee's kidneys looked normal...not so good news....McKenna's do not. There are questionable spots on her kidneys, so to be on the safe side her pediatrician has made appointments for both of the girls with a specialist. I'm assuming a nephrologist, but I'm not totally positive. He wants Hailee to go just in case the radiologist missed something, plus the family history it's better to be safe than sorry. We'll keep you updated.

What's New

It's been a couple of weeks since my last post. Sorry.! Not even sure where to begin. First off, both of the girls have ultrasound appointments for their kidneys tomorrow. Janelle found a new pediatrician that she really likes. I went with her last week for the girls' shots (UGH), and he was very thorough, and listened to her. So he scheduled appointments for both of them. With the family history, plus what was seen on Hailee's ultrasound, if nothing else, it'll give Janelle a piece of mind. We're hoping for the best. I guess the most surprising part of the visit was after the doctor listened to McKenna's heart, turned to Janelle and I and said, "And I'm sure you know she has a heart murmur?..."....WHAT?? Janelle had never been told of any kind of murmur. She's been to the doctor numerous times for shots, ear infections, etc., and no one had ever mentioned it. He went on to say that many kids are born with them, but that she has a 'click' at the end of a beat that he is concerned about. So she has a consultation on Nov. 1st. THEN, there is the issue of McKenna's thumb. If you remember, she has Mallet thumb, and if it's not corrected, it will permantely stay that way. So, her doctor found a surgeon that she has an appointment with on Nov. 13. Needless to say, please keep these kids in your prayers.! Not only McKenna and Hailee, but Janelle and Joel. With Joel and Jim's job very uncertain right now, there's a lot of stress. So prayers are very helpful.!
Darci got a job.! She is a preschool teacher, and she loves it. She has kids that range from 2 1/2 - 5 years old. They are potty trained, thank goodness.! She's working full time, so that really helps with the 'ol income. Josh is doing great at school. He's on the student body, in communications I think.
Juab continues to win, so that makes Landon happy. He just would like to touch the ball more. We're hoping to head back to Utah for the senior night football game. Then playoffs. Luckily semi finals, and the final games are on Saturdays. www.deseretnews.com to follow Juab's schedule, and see results of the game. Click on sports, prep sports, then Juab.

The girls are getting so big. All of the kids were over for dinner and games on Sunday. McKenna is just such a "Diva".!! Hailee is starting to smile and talk like crazy. Boy, she really gets into talking. You should see her little lips when she talks. They curl up, because it takes so much effort to get those 'words' out.! It's so cute to watch.! Grandma's going to babysit while Janelle takes Joel to the doctor. Hooray for grandma...!

Darci has two interviews today, so we're hoping at least one of them will hire her. She loves it out here, but she's bored to death.! Good luck Darc.!

Snowflake

So, this is Snowflake, Landon's beloved Ball Python. She was just a few months old when he first bought her. She's now over 2 years old, and growing like crazy.! She eats 2 live mice every 10 days or so. Jim and I keep saying we're going to sell her since Landon isn't here anymore, but for some reason, we haven't.