Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

We had another experience of Disney World and Rees was able to enjoy a princess treatment at the Bibbidi Bobidi Bou...tique salon. For those of you that don't know, this is the official salon of all the princesses and they get their hair, make-up and nails done there each morning. What a tough life for these gals...Rees included!! (Of course I had to throw in a few photos of Nash. He is the happiest little guy you've ever met. He makes friends whereever he goes and is such a joy to be around. We are blessed and God is Great!)

Halloween 2009

This year was unique because we wore shorts, tank tops, flips flops and had to worry about mosquitoes during Halloween. It was different but we're not complaining. Rees was Daphne from Scooby-Doo and Nash (along with his buddy Johna) was a Sumo Wrestler. Rees carved a pumpkin (the one with the ears) and loved dressing up. The kids had a blast and Rees cleaned up! The Savages are great hosts and we all enjoyed ourselves. Here is a video and a few photos:

Florida Report....

DISNEY WORLD

Rees was so excited to meet the princesses. We still need to catch up with Snow White, Ariel, Jasmine, etc.... so we will have to go back next week. Here are a few shots of the happy girl

Of course Mom and Dad had some fun spending the whole day alone with Rees. She is such a great kid!

DISNEY WORLD AFTER PARTY

Rees did make time in the day to terrorize Nash...and he loves every second of it!

REES'S LEAP OF FAITH

Rees has also spent the last year learning to swim and is getting pretty good. Grandma Becky taught her to jump in and swim to the edge. Her is Rees showing off her leap of faith...

Enjoying Florida Thus Far....

Here are a few current photos...

Tuskers vs. Sentinels

Sea World Orlando

Updated Title Page Photo

It was time to update our Title Page Photo.....

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1,000 Smiles Campaign

This may be one of the most rewarding opportunities you'll ever have to click on a link...

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YOU MISSED THE LINK...YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO CLICK ON IT!!!

Here is the KSL link just in case you want to donate directly to PCMC:
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=6660703

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KSL Chanel 5 and Operation Smile have teamed up to make a huge impact:
"Every year hundreds of thousands of children are born into poverty with severe cleft lips and cleft palates. Many can’t eat, drink or speak properly. Some even die-all because their parents can’t afford surgery. KSL has joined forces with Operation Smile to rally the great people of the Salt Lake area and around the U.S. to change the lives of 1,000 of these children through the 1,000 Smiles Campaign. Please join us. Just $240 helps provide a life-changing surgery."


Living this experience for the last 4 months (plus 4 more while Nash was in the womb), I couldn't imagine the guilt, sorrow, pain, and failure I would feel if I couldn't provide these procedures for my child! Whether the reason be regional, financial, or just ignorance, the operations required to fix these ANGEL KISSES are in place and will give these children an opportunity to live a "normal" life. We've all been through those teenage years where maybe you were a little chubby, had a minor stutter (or if you're me you still do), fought the acne battle, lacked for coordination, couldn't afford the nicest clothes, wanted that popular kid to like you, etc.... Now imagine having to do that all over again and this time also having a cleft?!

If anyone wants to support please do! To much of a commitment? I will match your donation if you think so!!! This is a serious opportunity to help some of the most special kids around.

---Colby A.

Surgery #2 Post Opt Evaulation

Nash had his follow up evaluation with Dr. Morales on Wednesday (May 27th). Everything is looking very well! He applauded Ashley for her ability to keep the nasal stents clean. The stitch that held the stent in is not longer in place. Now we have to be creative...

I wonder if the "Breath Right" inventor was lucky enough to have a cleft child?

We are now able to take the stents in and out for cleaning purposes. Nash is supposed to wear them for another two months (end of July). He seems to do really well with the stents but hates to have them put back one once we've taken them out.

We often ask ourselves, "What will Nash look like once all this "stuff" is taken off his face..." Well now that we are able to take the stents out so here is a preview:

Yup, somebody is also getting chubby...and we love it!

Rees was lucky enough to get to spend the 27th with Grandma Bockwoldt and Tyce. They went to Park City then had to rush back to get Rees to swim lessons. Speaking of swim lessons, Rees just completed stage 1 of 5 for the course. She really enjoys herself and when the teacher say, "Jump through the hulla hoop into the pool!" Rees had no fear and just jumped. Ashley watched her go under the water and thought "Oh no, here we go." Rees popped right up out of the water and didn't bat an eye. She's as big of a stud (stud-et) as her little brother!!

This week was also her last week of Pre-school. She had a great year and is looking forward to the next. She'll pass the time this summer in a reading course at Weber State, continuing swim lessons and taking care of Nash. She already is excited for fall because that means she gets to go back to school and she knows that when school starts again so does SOCCER! We've got here signed up for the fall and spring league. Let the "taxi-cab days" of being a parent begin!

So in conclusion...WE'RE KEEPING BUSY & LIFE IS GOOD!