Flea Market … Day 897 30APR11

We got up this morning and had a little breakfast before heading down south to visit the flea market. Joshua and Jarrod have never been before and it was a lot of fun walking around with them and watching their reactions to all of the stuff. Our reason for going was to check out the huge farmers market that they have on the weekends and we came home with a bunch of lovely fruits and vegetables including probably the largest pineapple we have ever seen. It was a really fun morning and a great way to get in a nice long walk. After lunch Jarrod and I set off to run a few errands, he is great to have along and is a good helper. When we got back it was time to get dinner ready, Joshua had asked for steak so we grilled up the ones he picked out at the meat market. It was a yummy dinner. Four our evening we all cuddled up and watched a movie before sending the kids of to bed.

Helping out … Day 896 29APR11

Joshua and Jarrod headed over to my dad's house this morning to help him get several projects done. They really like helping out with stuff and I know my dad really appreciates the help especially doing the kinds of things that are just too much for him. Jarrod cleaned of the back roof while Joshua picked grapefruit, he was quick to tell grandpa that he couldn't climb up in the tree because of his ankle. Good boy :) After lunch they headed home to get some school done and then play for the rest of the day. This evening Joshua's boys started the next round of the playoffs and won the first game against the Capitals. Joshua being the faithful fan he is cheered them to victory form our couch. Go Bolts!

More playtime… Day 895 28APR11

Joshua had another full day of play, Taylor and Avery came over to spend the day with Joshua. They had a fun time and played all over the house. Jarrod alternated between playing with the kids and hiding from them :) After they left Jarrod took off roller blading and Joshua and I headed up to the grocery store. It was a fun day in a house filled with the sounds of kids being kids. Joshua's ankle is doing better and he says it feels much better. He was pretty stiff for the first few days but the swimming and all the playing have helped it loosen up. He is excited that he gets to start skating again on Monday.

Beach and Bolts… Day 894 27APR11

Renee and the boys headed off this morning with Taylor and Avery to meet up with Ania and Wojtek at the beach. The water was really clear according to the kids and they had a good morning running around in the sand and playing in the water. They headed home after lunch and spent the afternoon relaxing around the house and getting a little school work completed. For our evenings entertainment we had the final game of the Bolts playoff series to watch. I made it home a little bit early so I could watch the last half with Renee and the boys. It was a nail biter all the way to the end when the Bolts won 1-0! Joshua was bouncing up and down and hollering when the final buzzer sounded, he is really proud of his boys. Next up we have to beat the Capitals… Go Bolts! Joshua and the family are behind you all the way!

Swim and a movie… Day 893 26APR11

The boys were excited when they woke up because today was going to be a fun family day. We ate breakfast and then after a bit left to go meet up with Scott, Alecia, Taylor, and Avery at the pool where they live. The kids had a blast in the pool and I must say that I enjoyed it too. After we swam for a good long while we went back to Scoot and Alecia's for a quick lunch before heading up to the movie theatre for the second half of our day. We have been holding on to a bunch of movie passes for quite a while and today we were able to take everybody to see a picture. We me Renee at theatre along with Ania and Wojtek who came as well. We watched the new cartoon "Rango" which was pretty funny and overall an entertaining film. After the movie was over we wandered down to a hobby shop in the same plaza and took a look around. Jarod was particularly impressed by al the model train stuff they had. We headed home after that and spent the rest of the evening relaxing around the house. What a fun day for all of us!

Free of the fiberglass curse at last!… Day 892 25APR11

Joshua's foot has finally been freed from its fiberglass wrapper! He was pretty happy to get his cast off once and for all. His ankle looks pretty good and his leg seems no worse for the experience although there is a odd odor of old cheese in the air :-o

Clinic went good this morning and his ANC is back down to a normal, for a cancer kid, 1900. Which hopefully means his chemo dosage change is finally starting to level out in his system. After clinic and the ortho the kids and Renee headed down to Toys-R-us so Joshua could spend a gift card he got for his birthday. While they were there they found a cool hockey puck cannon.

This is Joshua's reaction when I told him (via text) that we would get it for him and Jarrod :-)

Next stop was a visit to my dad's house. Jamie and Christian were there with Miss Allie and they all settled down for lunch and a visit. Afterwards the boys helped my dad with a few projects before heading for home.

Tonight was game 6 of the Bolts playoff match and we were all excited about the game. I made it home for the start of the second period and we cheered them to victory as a family. Joshua was jumping up and down when the final buzzer sounded and they had won. He is really cute to watch while the games are on, he frequently takes breaks to guard the net, which is our front door, while we throw pucks his way. Good thing they are made out of foam :) Go Bolts!

Happy Easter… Day 891 24APR11

We had a wonderful Easter and spent a fun filled day with our family. Jamie, Christian, and Miss Allie came over in the afternoon and we hung out until it was time to head over to Renee's parents for egg hunting and dinner. Mary Ann put out a great feast and we all had a lovely dinner at a table surrounded by family. I can't think of a better way to spend the day.

Joshua heads off to clinic in the morning and then to finally get his cast removed. He is pretty excited about being able to wear two shoes again :)