Come Visit Our New Family "Blender Blog"

Now that Braxton is transitioning from a cancer patient to a cancer survivor (WAHOOOOO!!!), we have decided to start a new blog that will be for the whole family - our "Blender Blog"!

You can come to the Blender Blog to get updates on Braxton and the rest of our blended family at the new blog site:

Blender Blog (http://ourblenderblog.blogspot.com/)


So come on over and check it out!!!

Thank You, Girl Scouts!

Last week Angela Litzinger, Tim Wagenknecht, Zach, and several girls from Zoe's girl scout troop got together and graciously preparfed some meals for our family.

Thank you!!!

Headed Up North

Braxton & Beth came home at midnight. Braxton is in a splint for now - no surgery necessary. He can still join us for our trip up north, but he can't get in the water. He needs to see his specialist on Tuesday, so we may have to come back early.

But for now we're headed up north for a much needed family vacation. We'll have everyone except for Bayley (who is headed to church camp). Even Rufus & Sunny get to join us.

So give thanks to God for Braxton's good health and for a chance for the family to have some fun!!!


+ posted by David

Setback ...

After a nice day celebrating the 4th of July, Braxton had to go to the E.R. tonight.

He was throwing a ball while playing with his siblings when he felt a pop. His arm was in great pain and it was clear something had gone wrong. Beth took him to the E.R. where we learned that he had broken his arm. Beth and Braxton are still at the hospital waiting for an osteo specialist who will determine if surgery is needed.

We are fortunate that the break happened while we were still near home and not when we were up north for our vacation.

For now, I am home awaiting news. Please pray for Braxton and Beth.


+ posted by David

Update Post

hello all,
most of you know that Braxton is doing very wel and done with chemo treatments. He will begin his after treatment care plan, having clinic visits and blood work monthly for 12 months. Braxton is very relieved and happy to be getting back to trying to regain strength. He is walking and swimming, mostly. he still has mobility restrictions for the next 2 weeks and then he will have restrictions for a short time after his port is removed at the end of July.
Braxton will go to Boy Scout camp this summer! That's a major milestone for him and for me!! Letting him go and just be a kid is great! God has been very good to us!!
We look forward to spending the rest of the summer at home and taking short trips. Happy summer everyone! Thankyoufor your support!
-posted by Beth

Another Crabby Patty!!!

CRABBY PATTY!!



Justin Morneau hit another Crabby Patty (home run) in today's Twins game!

That's 12 Crabby Patties for 2008.

The Turtles Conquered!!

Today I took Bayley, Braxton, Zoe and Emma to the U hospital to attend the 22nd annual Turtle Derby! It was a hoot! So many people shouting and cheering for the fastest turtles! The Turtle Derby is a fundraiser for children's programs at the hospital. Turtles are sponsored by various departments and groups within the hospital. 5B turtle made it to the finals but then refused to move...at all...and we waited...then declared another the winner. Emma sat right up near the race platform and Braxton visited with nurse friends that he saw and was even on TV with Emily (Family Life) broadcasting to the kids inside that couldn't leave the floor. Everyone had a great time and will be back for the races next year. :)
Braxton's counts are all great and hemoglobin shot up to 11 after his transfusion yesterday. It's all good!
-posted by Beth

THE TURTLES ARE COMING!

And They're Off!

Braxton Plays Commentator

Go, Slo-Mo!

Cameo Appearance by Santa Claus

Braxton, Bayley, Zoe, and Emma at Turtle Races

Emma Watches the Action

Turtle Lady!

Braxton & His Favorite Nurse, Tara