Back to real life

Last Sunday, Kyle was ordained a Deacon. This Sunday he had his first experience passing the Sacrament. It was a bad Sunday for this, as our ward had a double Missionary Farewell happening, so there were tons of people there, and extra sections of overlow opened up. Some of the deacons just didn't know how to work it, so they were wandering all around, once two guys sent trays down the same row at the same time. It was a bit sad. Sometimes I want to go explain to them how to read and follow the little passing chart they have. Some of them just don't seem to get it. I wanted to take a picture of Kyle passing, but seeing as how freaked out my kids were when I took of picture of them in the foyer at church, I decided I better not. Also I think it may be frowned on to take pictures during the Sacrament.

Sandra and I made our yearly trek to this wonderful place. Shriner's Hospital in Sacramento. We got some good news, sort of. She has extremely good functionality in her arm and hand, so unless something develops, they don't think they will ever have to do any correctional surgeries in her joints. However, we will need to continue to watch as problems could develop during puberty, and there is a very high likelihood that she will need some cosmetic surgery as a teenager. We don't have to go back for two years. Shriner's is great because we don't have to fight with our insurance to go there. They have some of the top doctors in the area working there. And they don't treat you like an idiot for wanting to know and understand what is wrong with your child.

Cammie decided one day, that it was too much work to carry her baby the normal way.

Mindy and I went to the Stake Activity Day program. She had a great time with her friends and was so excited to finally meet Claire's cousin who was visiting. She also enjoyed the classes.

The boys went on a campout. For the first time Andrew did not go, as he was needed at home to care for the litte girls while Mindy and I were gone. The boys had a good time and survived.

Travis had his quarterly Endocronologist visit. His Hba1c went down significantly. This is great news. He grew over 1 1/2 inches and has now surpassed me in weight. Cammie had her second blood draw at the same visit for the TrialNet Study. Now we have to wait six weeks for the results.