the latest and greatest!

Happy Birthday Mommy!
Ava's new do -- she belongs in Whoville!

 at baby music class.. this what she does when you say "cheese" or put a camera in front of her.. it's kinda cute? :)

Preseason Week 1 - Chiefs vs. Texans

Komen Kansas City - Race for the Cure

This morning, Ava and I joined my mom and sisters in the fight against Breast Cancer and walked in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. We heard there were about 28,000 people there. It was absolutely amazing. We dedicated our race to our aunt Kathy, who is currently battling breast cancer. We love you meeth!

pre-race breakfast!

post-race (sweaty and gross but munchkin looks cute)

The 3rd Annual Lisa Waldhauer Memorial Golf Tournament

uiToday was the 3rd Annual Lisa Waldhauer Memorial Golf Tournament at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas. The dinner was held last night at McPherson Country Club. Here are a few pics from the weekend. Thank you to nana and poppa, Kurt, Carla, Jeannie, and everyone who helped put on this amazing event. We miss you so much Lisa and think about you every single day! We love you!

yay Poppa!

forget golf, I'd rather be at the pool!

Ava + Ginger

 

"that's the happiest sick baby I've EVER seen!"

...was what the ER nurse at Children's Mercy told me. When I told her she was running a 103 fever, she didn't believe me! But I guess I was wrong, it was higher. Anyways, Ava has been home sick since Wednesday with a now-confirmed case of Roseola. Her rash broke out last night. She has been happy as a clam though, she doesn't look like a sick baby at all!

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/roseola.html#

Happy 1st Birthday Bubba Love!

My future son-in-law is one year old today! Happy birthday Bubba!!!!

Ava goes to Children's Mercy

Ava had her first ER visit on Tuesday night :( I took her to Children's Mercy after her babysitter called and said her temp was 103. We had known she'd been feverish since Sunday night and passed it off as teething. We had taken it on Sunday and Monday and she was 100-101. So when it hit 103, I figured it was time. Sure enough, we got to CM and she was 103.3, again, with no other symptoms. They drew blood and took a urine sample, but were still unable to diagnose her. She has a very high white blood cell count but that's about it. They gave her some Motrin and let us go when it got down to 101.8. So I am home today with her. She is on antibiotics for the time being and we see the pediatrician for a follow-up tomorrow. I wish I was young enough to go to Children's Mercy, what an amazing place. Here's a sad little picture of Ava in her hospital gown :( She is acting normal today but is still about 102. Thank you Dr. James for all of your help! And we appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery from this mystery virus!  (update: H1N1)