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Spring Break adventure, March 16, 2017

Took Sofia, her friends, Jayce and Sarely, and Jacob on a road trip on one of the days of Spring Break. Isabel was in Las Vegas with her friend Talyah. We drove to Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Besh Ba Gowah indian ruins in Globe. It was a nice day to tour the state. These kids were fun to hang with and are just the best people.

Side of a motel in Miami, AZ

Pickle Barrel Trading Post in Globe, AZ

Besh Ba Gowah ruins in Globe, AZ

Boyce Thompson Arboretum outside Superior, AZ

Sofia has her permit!!! March 15, 2017

Took her two tries to pass the test, but she did it. She is now allowed to drive a car. Heaven help me. Not ready to have two drivers. This just means they are growing up, nothing will stop them, and they will soon leave me. Makes me slightly sad, but also glad to know they are doing the things they should be doing. Bittersweet.

Jacob March 13, 2017

Jacob has Crohn's Disease. He had his second colonoscopy today. Lucky kid. The nurses couldn't get his IV in. They all tried. Jacob wasn't amused. Finally the anesthesiologist came out to get him to take him to the procedure room and decided he would do it. Took him two tries. After the procedure, his doctor wanted some labs. The lab person couldn't find a vein. Took her three tries. All in all, the kid was poked 8 times. His doctor wasn't pleased with the results. He still has inflammation in his large intestine. So we are on to more testing to decide the best course of treatment for him. Love him.

Weaver's Needle Feb 20, 2017

Went on a hike with our friends, the Davis family on President's Day. Absolutely love this hike. The desert is gorgeous and especially this day. Recent rains had the creek running, everything was green and the views are never ending.

February 14, 2017 Jacob's pinky

Jacob sliced his pinky finger in October while carving pumpkins. It was a pretty deep cut, but it healed well and didn't seem to be anything more than a cut. Fast forward a few months and Jacob can't bend the tip of his pinky. Turns out he cut a tendon. Since we waited so long to get it checked, it will remain 'unfixed'. I feel awful, but really, who knew? One of the hardest thing about being a parent is deciding when a dr visit is necessary and when you can do without. These pictures are from his visit to the orthopedic doctor.