Baby Scarlett

I was tipped off to this blog (by who, I don't even remember) about a little baby girl with a brain tumor. Baby Scarlett was two months old when her parents noticed bruising on her forehead. So at her 2 month check up they asked their doctor about what could be causing these bruises. Office visit+X-ray+MRI+news that your baby had a rare brain tumor= 2 brain surgeries and a 2 month hospital stay for tiny Scarlett. He parents blog every day about Scarlett's ups and downs, her care, obstacles they face in dealing with a sick baby, and efforts to help support her care. Here's the link to their blog... http://brandiandchris.blogspot.com/

I volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and work to grant wishes for kids who have illnesses and condition like tumors. My first wish was for 7 year old Luke, who also had a brain tumor. Happiest kid I have come across! His spirit impressed me so much, and his parents and siblings have made the most amazing sacrifices in order for Luke to receive the best care possible. He is currently taking a break from chem and his port that was implanted in his chest was removed so he can play sports while he is off of his treatment. Word is his tumor has not grown in the last several months! I always wish for the best for Luke! Here is his website too...http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lukestaley/journal

Hawaii!!!!

We leave for Hawaii in just a few weeks. I am so excited to leave town and be somewhere new. We are going to Oahu, an island I have not been to yet. We are going for my grandma's 80th birthday, and most of the Jarmer clan is going. I loooooove this side of the family! They are vivacious and fun and they drink lots of martinis! Raleigh will also celebrate her 1st birthday while we are there. I don't have a list of things I want to do...Just want to check out Pearl Harbor and hang out on the beach. We have rented a house so I am hoping we will have all we need there. I'd love to play in the pool and snorkel off the beach and cook dinner at home most nights. Matt's grandma will be there for part of the time on her own trip as well, so maybe we will meet up and say hi to her. Any suggestions of what to do and places to see?

This is the house we are staying in, and the next one is the view. Pretty much on the beach.

I CANNOT WAIT!!!

I've been absent for a while.

Sorry to my two followers, Erik and Shannon, for not posting my latest and greatest bits of information to share! I've been slacking and tell myself I have no time. But really, who am I kidding? Raleigh would sit with my by the computer and eat Cheerios for the 10 minutes it takes me to write up a post. I've just been slacking. So, here goes try #2!