Updates

Well, we have had a very good week. Mouse (my sister Maria) was here for a visit (recently returned from Japan) giving Sonja (Henry's mom) a well deserved break to return to Chicago. Willa is getting more comfortable with the routine of morning radiation. She knows that she will not be able to eat first thing but that her snacks will be waiting when she finishes. She is also less fearful of poeple using her port to admisiter medication-she calls it "giving her tubey a drink". Willa had a red blood cell transfusion this week to keep her counts high which also went well. We managed a few outings-the zoo, Elitch's, Butterfly Pavillion, and music class. Willa has also conquered her hesitation to urinate and is back on track using the potty! Meanwhile, Harps has gone form a rapid log roll across the floor to a modified scootch on her bottom, "the coyote crawl". Four teeth have broken through but despite this she is in great spirits.

Pictures:
1. Harps at the Butterfly Pavillion
2. Willa trying on a Kimono from Aunt Mouse
3. Willa snuggling her giant stuffed tiger
4. Riding the train with Dad
5. Holding Rosie the tarantula at the Butterfly Pavillion