Today's the 9th annual White/Melton Reunion-Easter Egg Hunt! My kids are pumped!! What a beautiful day. Finally, no rain!

The kids had a blast hunting eggs. Bella found the Golden Egg this year--$15 bucks. Way to go, Bella! They decorated eggs, had an egg relay and spent the day playing baseball, hide-n-seek, and anything else they could think of. The creek was a huge hit again this year. Tate was muddy from head to toe! It was definitely a memorable day. What a wonderful family we have!!

Official kid count for today:16--We missed you, Cayley!--She's rockin' a scholarship she won for her "So You Think You Can Dance" competition!!!!! Go Girl!! Next year we'll welcome little Bennett (Jennifer, that's my name vote) to the family!!

Caroline's pertussis test was negative! Woohoo! Once less thing to "treat!" She's feeling much, much better and is looking forward to a week off school. Speaking of school, the third graders had a sock hop today. Caroline had a ball! She also had scouts this afternoon and is excited about graduating to a "Junior" Girl Scout next year.

Hope everyone has a safe and fun Spring Break!!

Caroline's Z-max has obviously kicked in. I haven't heard her cough once today. Her right ear drained Saturday night (thank God for PE tubes) and her nasal d/c is gone. Still waiting on some labwork but think she's over the hump! Just in time for Spring Break! It's hard to believe we were in TX this time last year. Wow, another year. Time sure does fly by. I've yet to schedule the appt. with the Cardiologist. I want to finish these meds, including the diurectic, before we see him. That way we'll have a better idea of what's going on in there. Caroline had been coming off the O2 for long periods of time before this illness struck and I believe all the resp. stuff is what caused her heart to enlarge. Also, could it be that's she's due for an expansion next month? We'll see what he says and I'll update then!

Caroline had a follow up appt. with her Pulmonologist yesterday. He said he could hear "junk" in her left side. He also said that her heart is enlarged and wants her to go back to the Cardiologist. He wants her to start a different antibiotic and another round of steroids--and continue the diuretic. She napped yesterday and slept about 11 hr's last night without coughing. Her sats stayed up without extra O2. She's coughing today but doesn't sound tight. I think things are moving around in there and we'll continue the recommended CPT three times a day in hopes of breaking that stuff up. She's still fever free and isn't complaining of anything bothering her & says she's breathing easier.

Tate's baseball game was cancelled--again-- due to rain. He'll play tomorrow at 1:00.

Doug's getting or taxes done and we're headed to Hobby Lobby for a rainy day craft!

We are going to enjoy laying low this weekend...

Caroline returned to school today. She was slow movin' this morning but quickly came around. She had another follow up with her Ped. this am and there aren't any treatment changes. Caroline's trach culture was positive and the meds she's taking are the one's she should be on to cover this infection. She'll see her Pulm. on Friday.

"Bravo," Sydney, for a wonderful job in the Music Man tonight. We're so proud of you! You sang beautifully.

Caroline is feeling good this morning. Her bloodwork was better yesterday and she's still fever free. She was able to help her friend, Emily, celebrate her 9th birthday last night and got an awesome makeover. Who doesn't feel better after having their nails done, right?! She was whipped by the time she got to the Carroll's St. Patty's party, but managed to hang in there long enough to find some gold coins! Actually, I think Patrick shared his, but she got some nonetheless. Thanks, Patrick!

Dr. Stephanie Hassel and nurse Stephanie at my Saturday f/u visit.

I think she's dodged a bullett and avoided an admission. Caroline did great last night and hasn't required an increase in her O2. She's tolerating her antibiotics and steroids and hasn't complained about anything other than a headache. I'm thinking her CO2 levels were elevated and that's what's causing her headaches but could be this "junk" in her head, too. Her nose is pouring. She's resting comfortably in her bed and reading today. I know she's growing up when she'd rather read than watch movies! As always, she hasn't complained once. What a su-pa-pa-troop-pa-pa. Thank you for your continued support and prayers.