The Great Pumpkin

Liver and Onions

Well, I have a story to tell. I went in for my annual physical a month or so ago. The doctor told me my foot problem was probably plantar fasciitis (inflamed tendons in the arch of the foot) and sent me downstairs to get some blood work. When the blood work came back with high liver enzymes. There are a number of things this could mean so the doctor decided to refer me to a gastroenterologist. The gastro sent me off for some more specific bloodwork to come at a better understanding of what is going on. Now, the bloodwork cameback and had narrowed the choices down to 2. Those choices are Hemochromatosis (too much iron in the blood) or Autoimmune Liver Disease (aka Autoimmune Hepatitis). I have come to understand that Hepatitis simply means liver disease. Well, anyway, the choices required a liver biopsy to determine between them. That wonderful procedure was carried out on Tuesday and we are now waiting the requisite 2 days to 1 week to hear the final word. Today would be the first day to hear from the doctor. I will post the news as soon as we hear here.

Gratuitous tiny tot photography

Quickie on the Run

Dude, it's raining out there. The fewer clothes the better.

Brother said this thumb thing right there on my hand was pretty good.

Is she supposed to be sliding off like this, Daddy.

Ahhh, I've got Daddy just where I want him.

Been A Long Time Coming

How do you like me as the Watermelon Princess?

I just don't know what all this is about Momma.

Does the bow overshadow all the plastic on my face?

Look at my Bow and all my other pre-mie accessories.

Hello world. Can I have some clothes now?

Just Thought I'd Make Y'all Laugh

I've had this picture for more than 5 years. I have no idea where it came from but it is just funny.

Pathetic Refs Again at the World Cup

This picture comes straight from the dictionary entry for World Cup Referee. If you go to the July 25, 2006 entry it is pretty much verbatim what happened today in Serbia v Germany (except the refs aren't from Italy).

Bath Artist

Pearce's After Party

We got it together. Now let's have a picnic.

You're not really comfortable are you Aunt Becky?

Well, maybe the arm chair version won't really work.

Daddy, we can do this. You come up with the money and I'll work on Mommy.

Ken's Truck. Pearce's Dream.

Pearce's Day from Mommy's Camera

Pearce's Birthday Cake with Henry on track.

Crazy Cuz's and the engineer hats

Look at the crowd that turned out for the boy.

Pearce playing the big bad wolf on the Thomas cake.

Oh, Boy! Look what Mom and Dad bought me.

Daddy this is how this right here will set you up just right.

Wow, all this stuff just for me?

Let me at it! I'll get it open!

Road Trip anyone?

Gratuitous Cello Pic

Pearce's Birthday: Randy's Pics

Gettin' a little Nana lovin' on my B-day.

Look Sam fits in my new chairs better than his Mommy.

Sharing a seat with Aunt Suzy.

Here Ya Go Mama

Is that trolley ever going to get here?

Still waiting on the trolley.

Can you tell it is hot out here waiting on the trolley?

Come on Pop, Come on Daddy.

Daddy is it supposed to say EEEEEEEEEEEE?

Time for a smoochie before I go.

I'm outta here folks.

Summer Vacation

No we aren't the Griswalds but we did have a fun trip up here. The last time we came Pearce slept almost the whole way. This time Pearce sang and had a good ol' time the whole way up. Of course the first time we came up here P was only a couple months old. I'll put some pictures up later. Take a look at these old pics from September of 2008.

School Is Out

Well, the end of the school year finally came yesterday. We made it through one more year alive and with a contract for one more. Here is a picture of three of the 5.3 cousins. This was at Kennedy's graduation party on Saturday 5/21. Pearce just doesn't understand why he had to stop running just to get a picture taken.

Now I have a few short weeks to get everything done that didn't get done during the school year before it all starts again. Of course I do get to sleep more (during the day), and I can go fishing or hiking or riding from time to time. Most of all we get to try and prepare for the coming of Claire in the fall.

Oh, yeah, I get to cook more now too. It might be a good idea to check out "What's for Dinner" at whatsfordinner1971.blogspot.com. I try to cook something interesting and or new once a week but during the school year that doesn't always happen. Occaisionally there are themes to the dinners, but mostly it is what I feel like eating and can convince Kristi to eat.

The Big Number 2 Is Coming

When I look back at that it just doesn't look good. Everybody get ready to come to Casa de Elkins. We will be having a big ol shindig to celebrate Master Pearce's second birthday. That will be Saturday June 12. Grilling out and porch sitting and todler watching. More details to come.

The Boy Wears Many Hats

Daddy do you think they know I'm a celebrity?

A Varsity cap, a Georgia shirt, and cool sunglasses. What else is there?

They call me Cubano P.

I wish I had a piano.

You just can't touch this.

I teach cool lessons.

Claire Elaine Elkins Second Photo Shoot

Claire says quit poking me with that thing. I was taking a nap.

I Think We'll Call Him Old Hick'ry

Here are a few pictures of one of the new tennants at 105 Glenridge Road. A ground hog has taken up residence under our porch or in the backyard somewhere. I think I now have a reason for the neighborhood dogs randomly freaking out at different hours of the day and night.

Ol' Hick'ry hears me breathing inside the house (maybe it's the cats on the porch)

He obviously doesn't like this intrusion into his routine

Looking for an exit strategy

Run!!!!!!!

Ah shelter in the bushes (under the porch)