My forester...

Sweet Don just got some new climbing gear for work. He spent the entire weekend in trees playing with it...

AVA KATE KELLEY

I was fortunate to be present when one of my dearest friends gave birth. I was also very fortunate to be able to take pictures of Ava Kate when she was only minutes old. Here are some pictures...

Update JUNE 12, 2008

Sorry it's been a while. Don has been after me to update...

Trying to get used to Bella's new diet, meds and our daily routine.

No pictures this go round, but GREAT NEWS! We are home, bella is on steroids and as of Tuesday, they seem to be working. Her protein levels were normal (NORMAL) today. Her weight is almost back to normal as well...she can even fit into most of her clothes again! We have a followup appointment next week so I will update as necessary.

Also, for those who don't know, she was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome.
Nephrotic syndrome is a nonspecific disorder in which the kidneys are damaged, to leak large amounts of protein from the blood into the urine.

We are on the road to recovery.

Children's Hospital

On Saturday, May 31st, we were admitted to the hospital with Bella. Still don't know much except that it is something to do with her kidneys. She is quite swollen and has blood and protein in her urine.

Welcome to Round 2....

Bella eating her super duper low salt english muffin.....yummmmm!
Da Budda Belly....
Pitiful in the ER yesterday!

Memorial Day Weekend

The Cafaro family made a trip to the beach this past weekend. We stayed with some friends that have moved to the beach for the summer. Our friends also have two children, so it was quite a crowd but SO MUCH FUN! We got down there early on Friday and got home Tuesday afternoon. It was a really fun visit and we can't wait to go back down soon!

Family Visit

A couple of weeks ago, my little brother, my sister in law and my precious niece visited. I was able to take a lot of pictures so I wanted to post some. Also, CONGRATS to my Clint and Amanda as they are expecting child number two in November!!!!!

Another end to a school year....

Hi everyone! Sorry it's been soooo long since the last post, but I find that time is not something I have in abundance. A lot has gone on the past few weeks, so I will try to give you the short version...

#1 Bella had tubes put in her ears and did beautifully. She didn't cry, was very brave and was the laugh of the hospital that morning. She agreed to breathe the gas, but not to go to sleep. She agreed to go with the nurse, but when they told her they were gonna put "stickers" on her to monitor her heart rate, she replied, " Thank you but I don't think I will have that." She came through fine and less than an hour after the surgery was asking for the milkshake we had promised her.

#2 My granddad passed away last week. While he will be missed, he lived a long life. We recently celebrated his 97th birthday with him. In this posting you will see pictures from his party. He lived a full life with 6 children and goodness knows how many grandchildren and great grand children. He worked in his yard up until the last month of his life. He has been a staple in the Keller family for many many people's lifetimes, and he will be missed.

#3 Cooper and Bella wind up their school year tomorrow. They have had a great year learning about letters, numbers, shapes, nursery rhymes, our heavenly Father and more. They truly love school and are already talking about how much they will miss their teachers.

Today is Don's birthday and we spent the evening relaxing in the backyard, grilling hamburgers and "trimming trees"....can't take the forester outta him. :)

We are looking forward to the summer, visiting friends at the beach....going to the zoo...swimming in the pool etc.

I will try to be better about posting more regularly, but until the next time....be good.

makenzie