This and That

Some current happenings, in the form of a list...

1. This weekend my good friend/next-door neighbor, Missy, hosted a Valentine's Baking Day. Since they moved in (two years ago next month! How faithful was God in delivering such a precious friend to me!), Missy has kept us well-feed, challenged my cooking abilities, and introduced us to a world of new recipes. Saturday she had some girls over for baking time. In true Missy-fashion, it was very organized and very cute (that about sums her up to me :). The end result was a TON of sweets and getting to know some new girls. Thanks Miss!


2. We had a great time watching the Superbowl with friends. Thank you to the Bortkas for hosting us again this year. I use the word "watching" very loosely, as the girls sat in another room and talked, which I would gladly choose any day over watching football!

3. Speaking of the Bortka's, I did a session with them on Saturday morning. Erin bought Adam a session for as Christmas, as they haven't had any pictures made together since they got married. It was not only so fun, but I'm pretty sure this might be one of the best sessions I've ever shot. It's easy when your subjects are so willing and attractive!

4. We went to a 100th day party with Russell's staff from school on Friday night (apparently I'm not going in chronological order here). Most of the staff knew Russ to be pretty reserved, which is the norm, since he takes a couple of years to warm up to people (love you baby!). If you've ever seen Russ dance, you know that there is nothing reserved about his dancing. He is crazy. And hilarious. And awesome. By the time we left the party, the staff as a whole was in shock. I can't imagine the reaction he has gotten at school the past few days.

5. We had a follow-up at Texas Children's today with CRK's renal doctor. Her blood pressures have been a bit high. Not alarmingly high, but trending on the very high side of what is acceptable. Dr. Kale is going to raise the dosage of her medication a little and see if that decreases the pressures. She said we may need to order an ultrasound to look at her artieries, particularly the spot that was previously opened up in surgery. She mentioned that they may need to go back in surgically to re-balloon the spot or others. We are praying that God would decrease her blood pressures and she would respond to the increase in medication.

6. My heart has been heavy for the Marsh family and sweet Layla Grace. According to Shanna's twitter, they spoke with the doctor today about hospice options. Please pray for this family as they prepare to say goodbye to their daughter.

7. It is certainly a lot easier to blog when you don't include pictures!