Updates

We have had a great week. Our dear friend Pieter came out for five days (leaving wife Laurie home with their three little ones so a true family effort) to help us out and bringing his usual exuberance and laughter. Also giving Sonja a much deserved break. Sonja returned Friday and brought Grampie Conrad with her. Willa had such a good time with her Grampie-reading stories and playing. Willa also took a trip to Elitch's garden with her friend Maddie. They played in the water park, took some rides, and strolled around the park. We all had a great time. This week marks the half way point of radiation treatments. Willa is doing better each day-more comfortable and used to the routine-and a little less grouchy after waking from anesthesia. This week, we also go to Chidlren's each day for a chemotherapy infusion. Willa has been a trooper-and starting topartake in the infusion center's fun activities.

Pictures:

1) Harper fed to an angry wild prehistoric boar

2) Pietey giving tutorial on trilobites

3) Maddie and Willa at Elitch's

4) Ben (special neighbor friend) and Willa at the Butterfly pavillion

5) Harper and mom at the Butterfly pavillion