July 17

It has been a busy few weeks for us between a holiday, a family reunion and a couple of chemo treatments for Karen.  The Saturday before the 4th we did a trip to see how the kids would handle a long car ride.  On the way back both of them fell asleep.

We had a good time over July 4th at the parade though James did not like the loud sirens.  After that we went to a get together at a friends house.  James was even able to have his first horse ride.

Karen had a chemo treatment a few days after the holiday.  She bounced back from it well and the next week we were able to spend a few days at her parents' while we attended my family's reunion.  We also spent some time catching up with friends and relaxing.

James had his first experience on my parents' 100 foot water slide.  He seemed more interested in watching other people go down it.  It was nice to catch up and be around family but it was also nice to head home.

On the way home we stopped by Karen's brother's house for a short afternoon visit.  Between there and home both of the kids fell asleep.  Once we got home James decided he wanted to go for another drive but this time with him behind the wheel.

We got back home a few days before Karen's latest chemo treatment.  She is currently recovering from it.  Little Becca is doing well and is even getting a little chubby.  She is holding her head up very well and usually sleeps 6 hours a night and sometimes even more.

Braden