Summer 08

It's the end of July already ! ? ! ? Really ? WOW ! It still amazes me how time can get away from you. For those of you still checking this on a regualr basis, I'm so sorry for not keepin things fresh and updated. But here we go.
Allison keeps growing and growing. She has had a few studies done so far this summer, including a swallow study to see if she will be able to handle some food by mouth. She passed that one with flying colors so we're starting to ramp up that process again. Tastes of different things a couple times a day, working up to a goal of being able to chew and swallow. She also had an overnight sleep lab study done last week to see if we can narrow down whats causing her to wake up in the middle if the night. It would appear from preliminary results that it's seizure activity waking her up. :{ There was also a concern that she might be suffering from sleep apnea, but the tech said she didnt ever stop breathing, so thats a good sign. We have to wait a week or 2 for the official results from the Dr's. Registration for preschool is in a couple weeks, and she'll get a 3rd full year of preschool before she goes to kindergarten in '09. Because she will turn 5 after school starts in September (can you believe it? 5 yrs old!) she still is qualified for preschool rather than kindergarten.
Keala is already almost 16 months old (again... can you believe it?) and makes our heads spin. She is a constant whirlwind of activity. Nonstop, on the go, all the time. Her body and mind dont comprehend slow. Everything she does is at a full sprint. She tries our patience, yet makes our hearts and souls sing with joy. She is absolutely amazing.
Amy had a brief scare last week. She has been running and swimming and has lost almost 50 lbs since before Keala (!!!!!! 50 lbs !!!!!!) so she decided to try and get back on the basketball court. After about 20 min she felt her knee pop. We thought for sure she had torn her ACL. Turns out it was a sprain and she's improving steadily. Thank you Lord for allowing us to avoid surgery and recovery!
Jeff is in the testing process to be a Police Officer in McMinnville. There are 2 openings available and I am confident this time around that I will be one of the 2 they hire. It will mean 16 weeks of Police Academy away from home, but the short term sacrifice will reap great rewards in the long term.
We pray for all our friends and family, that you all experience continued health and happiness. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for our family.