KC cord blood bank!

Granton had his check up in K.C. Yesterday. It went well. We don’t have any big news about B cells because they did not do any tests over that. Basically, they just did the normal things and checked him out. They are changing his IVIG to a once a week sub Q shot. I think that will be easier on him so I am happy about it. I was concerned for Jenni being in KC with Granton and all he has to go through with him while she also had to take care of Kaylynn. She said the kids acted well and it went pretty smooth. She was very happy with some additional news she got from Granton’s doctor. The Doctor who has been with us ever since we discovered Granton had SKIDs was happy to tell Jenni that the awareness Granton’s case caused has now established cord blood banking in K.C. at St. Luke’s, and who knows the expansions to other cities as well. His publicity will contribute to the large amount of recycled cord blood and many lives being saved. We are so happy to here these things. We know the national bone marrow registry has thousands more registered because of all the people touched by Granton’s story and we are thrilled and humbled when someone tells us they were able to give someone hope by donating bone marrow. What a blessing.

Thank you for all your continued prayers. We take a B-Cell test on March 17th. Keep praying for good news. We look forward to see where the Lord will take this story next.

Christmas in Kansas

While we were in Kansas, Daniel fulfilled his daily workout plan by building this snow tunnel for Granton. He and I both had fun crawling through, only I had to army crawl. Also, Daniel and Derek made a small cave in the ditch. We were impressed with how warm and quiet it was. Granton and I tried to make a "Stowman" but the sNow was not packing all that well. We put mini clumps of snow together and he still enjoyed that. Kaylynn got all bundled up and decided to take a nap before we even made it out the door. She is having a blast with her cousins, just like her brother. Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!

Jenni

I posted several new pictures. Click on old posts to see them all.

Jenni

I had to add this picture; we have one of me in the dryer when I was his age and we both have the same expression. I have have seen that picture of me for the past 30 years. That is probably why I see so much of me in the little man when I look at this one. Thanks again for all your prayers and happy Thanksgiving. By this way this is our one year anniversary for having Granton out of the hospital and home with us. God has given us so much to be thankful for!

Our Two Babies

Potty Training

On Monday, Granton went peepee in the potty and received a sticker for his Elmo potty chart. Today, Wednesday, Granton went poopy on the potty and received two stickers for his Elmo potty chart. We are working toward filling it up and earning some big boy underwear. We have a stack of books now by the potty. Actually, the kiddos have brought about new homes for lots of items that I would have been more particular about in the past. Like, lets say all or anything decorative. But, I will admit I have enjoyed a more clutter-free life with less junk.

Kaylynn, now has her first two teeth. She climbed the stairs the other day and sent her mom sprinting to catch her wobbly body before it tumbled down from the fourth wooden step. She had slippery socks on, too. She loves her Grammie's cats. She was chasing one the other night and just laughing and laughing. I love how happy she is! She and Granton have become good buddies...when he's not bossing her to share or telling her "no. no. Kaynee."

That's all the excitment for now. Kaylynn says hello with a snort and a grin at my feet. I think Daniel has officially nick named her "snorts."

jenni