2011 Review

We only have a few more days before 2011 will be a distant memory. Let's recap what happened over this past year......

January 2011- finally home from almost a week long stay in the hospital and adjusting to new medications.

February 2011- several Rheumatology appointments and introduced methotrexate injections.

March 2011- little get-a-way to Zehnders splash village while Kris was on spring break (lots of fun.) Kris and I started Costco's Smart for life cookie diet (Kris lost 35lbs and I lost 15lbs)

April 2011- got a call saying to stop taking methotrexate as my liver enzymes skyrocketed (a blessing in disguise, my body wasn't handling the medication all that well)

May 2011- Busy month....visited Thomas at Greenfield Village. Got a new fifth wheel camper. Wyatt's 1st Birthday!!! Zehnder's Splash village again to celebrate Wyatt's birthday. Diet ended. Frankenmuth Beer Fest with good friends (shopping and a great time!) Camping in Port Huron for Memorial Day with good friends. Started Humira.

June 2011- Wyatt was diagnosed with pneumonia......blood work, chest x-ray, cath in for urine sample. Camping at Camp Jellystone, Fremont Indiana. Owen got sick and ended up in a local urgent care. Both boys on antibiotics during our trip. Happy 4th Birthday to Owen.

July 2011- Camping to PJ Hoffmaster in Muskegon. Family picnic with Kris' family.

August 2011- Sugar Springs Gladwin Michigan camping trip. Aunt Nancy's lake house weekend.

September 2011- Jill turned 31. Oktoberfest camping weekend with good friends. (more shopping and good times).

October 2011- Halloween camping trip Holly KOA. Julie's annual Halloween party. Owen's first field trip for preschool. Trick'or'treating at Greenfield village. Last camping trip for the season to Glennie.

November 2011- Thanksgiving, lots of time with family. Kris went deer hunting in Glennie. Julie, myself and mom and dad took all the boys to Splash Village. (love that place). Girls get-a-way to Frankenmuth with Mom Young and Erin. Stopped Humira, started Enbrel injections. Increased steroids again.

December 2011- Annual cooking making day with Kris' family. Lots of Christmas parties. Owen's 5th Christmas and Wyatt's 2nd Christmas. Kris turned 32. Fun family times.

All in all 2011 was GREAT. I'm certain I am missing a bunch of camping trips. We were gone most weekends this summer. We are thankful for our jobs and for my ability to continue to work solely from home. We are blessed with our boys and all that we have. We couldn't have asked for a better year!