Well, today was the big day for Kahlia. Scott drove her to Seattle yesterday, and they had their appointment early this morning with an Infectious Disease Physician at Seattle Children's Hospital. We got news that I was hoping to not get - there is nothing they are going to do for her at this time. She said that as long as she is not vomiting, having major diahrrea, or a bloated stomach, then she will just live with Giardia - forever. We have a doctor's "release" saying she can swim in a pool - unless she is experiencing diahrrea. She said that the medication needed to kill the parasite is potentially toxic to her system, and unless it is absolutely necessary, they would rather not try to treat it. She measured her growth, and though she is still very small for her age, she has grown at a steady pace where she is not worried about the parasite keeping her from being able to thrive. So, Scott turned around today, and drove all the way home! Kahlia didn't appreciate the drive to Seattle and back in 36 hours, but when Scott told her they were going home, she signed all of us in the family - she knew she was coming home to see us! :-) So fun to see her flourish and thrive!!!

Happy Kindergarten graduation David - I love you!!! :-)

David w/ Mom and Dad! :-)

David showing us his "funny" face!

Kahlia's physical therapist - "Mr. Scott" - she's a very happy girl when he comes over to work with her!!!

Today was a bitter sweet day. It began by David's last day of Kindergarten and an all morning class picnic and play time at his friend Jacob's house. Fun times, but my baby boy is growing up!

In the afternoon, Kahlia's physical therapist - "Mr. Scott" - came out to work with Kahlia for the very last time. He is moving back to the East coast, and we will miss him lots. Kahlia loved "Mr. Scott", and would run to the door every time I told her he was coming. She doesn't realize that he won't be coming back, but I'm sad for her anyway.

Tonight, we celebrated David's kindergarten graduation. It was an adorable program complete with cuteness all around. I love seeing all those cute kids dressed up in their cap and gowns!! :-) By time Kahlia graduates from Kindergarten, Brendon will be celebrating his 8th graduation - pretty crazy!!!

Kahlia put on Brendon's hat and gave me the biggest smile inside our tent trailer - SO CUTE!

Kahlia loves to slide all by herself! :-)
Kahlia and Makenna at the water park in Redding, CA over Memorial Day Weekend!

The kids outside one of the museums enjoying some of the things from "back then" as our kids say!

It's official, after her 6th and "last try" treatment to rid Kahlia of her giardia, we learned last Thursday that - YES - she still has giardia. Scott leaves a week from tomorrow to drive her up to Seattle for her appointment at Seattle Children's Hospital on Friday, June 10. I am really hoping and praying that they will have the expertise needed to rid her of this parasite...

Kahlia is now walking quite well, and almost running...never stopping....never, ever stopping...it is quite amazing the amount of energy that her little 2 year old body can muster up - it amazes me daily to watch her. I marvel at how far she has come. She has quite the spunky personality. It has been so fun to literally watch her blossom before our eyes. She has come from a stoic, quiet, immobile little girl to a vibrant, energetic, and not so quiet little girl. She pushes me away so she can slide down slides by herself. She is never afraid to try something new. There are still so many physical barriers she still needs to cross, but she sure doesn't let the fact that she can't do them keep her from trying! Stairs is a perfect example. She does not have the strength, nor the coordination to actually walk up stairs with out losing her balance and falling. But that sure doesn't stop her from attempting EVERY set of stairs we come across. She tries and tries - determined that little girl is!! Having that kind of spunk and determination will help her so far as she continues with the challenges that lay ahead for her. I am SO excited to see and watch her grow.

This past weekend - our family went to Redding, CA to enjoy a long weekend. Kahlia "camped" for the first time. I say "camped" because it was a very last minute decision to drive down there, so we didn't have time to research camping spots. We ended up staying at an RV park that didn't even have a fire pit! At first we were disappointed, then realized, it could have been God's way of sparing us the stress of having our wobbly walking Kahlia near a fire!!! It was a great weekend of fun as we enjoyed going to museums, toured the Shasta Dam, swam, and enjoyed a water park on a nice sunny day. Great memories with the family - I feel very blessed. :-)