Glendale Glitters

This was the first time we went to Glendale Glitters right after they open it on the Nov. 26. We normal go to that area before Christmas and you can see tons of Christmas lights were lite up. This year we did expect that that place is packed with people and everything vendors and a lot of children's play station. I feel bad because I did not bring any cash to buy tickets for the slides and bouncy stuff. My husband only had a dollar enough for one slide. But anyway, KC and I did try the car slide.

rock climbing

I think kids would have fun if I bring some cash to buy tickets. We let early since it was cold and literally people are every where! I was hoping to let my kids to play in  the snow...but it didn't happened.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

What do you thank for? As of me I thank for all the blessing that we receive everyday, I thank for my children that has been my inspiration and for coming and be with me. I thank for God for saving my son’s life and I thank for my husband for being so understanding and patient on me ;-).

We normally celebrate our Thanksgiving with my husbands family ( at my in-laws house). My mother-in-law cook delicious foods every single time! But this year, we celebrate at home since my husband has to go work in the afternoon so that we do  not need to hurry everyone eating because we need to leave. That was kinda awkward all the time, so my husband suggested to celebrate it at home plus I got a new range this year hehehe.

Anyway, this was our first Thanksgiving dinner at home. I prepared my turkey last night and when I woke up in the morning I just put it in the oven. I cooked yams, stuffings, baked carrots, green bean casserole and some pies. Here are some of our photos at the dinner table.

Our thanksgiving dinner went well, and we all stuffed- up hahaha! I hope you guys had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration!

Who's wearing mommy's shoes?

Guess who was wearing my shoes?

GI Testing and specimen

McDonald at Thunderbird and 43rd Ave

GJ already seen the GI doctor  a week ago. He order to have stool test done since GJ was having bloody stool and diarrhea for almost a month. Anyway, we gave stool samples to the lab last week. We were hoping to get the result of GJ's stool sample this week, but the lab tech called me yesterday that we didn't give enough samples and we will have to provide four more stool samples within couple days. So, It will be impossible to get the result this week then. BUT, the new GI doctor "U" ( I forgot his name but it starts with letter U ) already called yesterday and trying figure out why they haven't receive any results of the stool test. So, I explain to him what happened. Anyway, I am just so pleased that the doctors personally called us and really working with us to resolved GJ's problem. He said that, if all the result came back negative he will have to look at in GJ's colon. Colonoscopy is the best term to describe it. But until then, we will just have to set back and relax and wait for the stool test results. Till then!

Bruises

Ever since GJ was taking the blood thinner, he always have bruises on his body. But lately, I have seen more bruises on him that ever before. He have bruises on his legs, arms, back, thigh, and a big one on his face. I don't know what to do to protect him from bruising. I wonder what is his teacher going to say tomorrow when he go back to school... ^_^ I will send a note in his back pack so that they won't worry about my parenting technique. He was just being a kid, and being a typical boy!

St. Joe's Hospital NyICU Reunion

It was nice to see all the nurses that took care of my little Gerald at the ICU. Today, ST. Joe's NyICU held the annual reunion at the Kwanis Park in Tempe. It was a fun for the kids, because they get to bounce on those bouncy stuff. I was expecting to see more familiar faces, but I guess they are not all there. I forgot they have to work today too :).

I was surprised too that Gerald jay asked me to put him in the fire truck. I always thought that he would never do that kind of stuff like checking out fire engines, police car, or anything. He normally stay away from that kind of stuff. But today was a totally different day, and I was happy to see him interacting more with other kids and willing to try other stuff.

Kathlyn on the other hand, she have no fear! She is more like a matron some kind, Because if she want the toy, she'll get it without asking anyone... I told her to ask for it and she looked at me for a moment and said " please". Anyway, she made on boy cry today at the park :( because she took his toy away from him. I don't that little boy though. I made KC apologize, but I don't really think she understand yet. I will work on it though. Anyway, KC was having so much fun playing with other kids at the bouncy stuff when I told her that it was time to go home. She was not happy about it. I can't blame her too, because she was enjoying and the kids that played with her were not leaving yet. Anyway, she throw fit in the car, all the way home. Imagine that! Well, dad did not get the day off today, so we have to be home before 2pm so that dad can go to work.

All in all...it was fun to see the nurses wearing regular clothes than scrubs. They are looking great without the scrubs! To Ate Liberty who chased us before we left... thank you so much for your care and service! God Bless!

Gifts from ISRAEL

Thank YOU very Much to my friend Nelia for the early Christmas gifts. It was very thoughtful of you! I am so blessed to have friend like you!

 I never thought that I would have a souvenir from Israel without even stepping on the Holy land. But I did :) Thanks a lot to Nelia for her thoughtfulness. These religious items were already blessed (catholic tradition) at the church in Israel. The rosary smells really good, and my friend told me that it was the smell of Jesus tomb.

 She sent each of us (total of four t-shirts). I will use the oil to cure my kids eczema... I believe that if you pray for God"s healing power it will happen even your faith is just like the size of a mustard seeds.

Here is one of them... glad my model was in a good mood :)

GOD BLESS and Have a wonderful time!

Congenital Heart Walk Event

Posing at the fence where GJ picture posted

We had a great time participating at the very first annual Phoenix Congenital Heart Walk. All the heart kids that I met when GJ was still a baby are so big now and full of energy that you wouldn't think that they are born with heart problems. I was very mice seeing them again. God bless their hearts!

Also, I would like to thank those who donated in GJ's name: Nelly and Brian, Rose and Jeff, Chrissy and Graham, Susan. Without their generosity I could have not met my fund-raising goal. Thank you so very much!

My kids were very happy to play and run around in the big field. It was just very tiring to chase them all the time most especially if they know that you are following or chasing them.

I was glad that my sister-in-law Susan could join us to support our family in this kind of event. It was very thoughtful and kind of her.
Thank you very much Aunt Su!


Aunt Su brought Dolly (dog) with her. Dolly was very patient and nice dog. Kathlyn likes her very much!

Kathlyn walked probably more a quarter mile when I put her back in the stroller. A mile walk was fun because you get to chat with other heart moms. I think if you walk it alone it kinda tiring and boring, but if you go with bunch of people you would not even notice that you already at the finish line.

IT WAS A LOT OF FUN!!!

After the walk the Arizona Swing Kids group performed some nice dance and music for the walkers. My kids were really enjoyed it most especially when the little boy asked my princess to dance. Oh boy, after the boy left, Kathlyn want him to dance with her again.




Anyway, my family had a great time at the walk today. It was a blast! It was also my very first time to join the fundraising! Glad that we participated! Thanks to all sponsors of this event and God Bless!

Congenital Heart Walk

Kathlyn's shirt

Kathlyn's shirt

My shirt

Gerald Jay's shirt

These shirts will be our attire for the 1st Congenital Heart Walk tomorrow. We are so excited! Also, in this event I started to join the fund-raising, and I thank to all my friends and family who donated. God bless their hearts! Thank You Very MUCH for your Support!

GI appointment

I finally made an appointment for GJ with the GI doctor after 3 weeks of attempting to make an schedule , we finally got one. Thank God! But still I am very disappointed to the ER doctors and GI doctors. They seems not care about my son's current health issues. Although, GJ looks fine he still have bloody stool 4 to 5 times a day. Every time I see the bloody stool, my heart is just furious to those doctors. I am so used to see doctors that are really care for my child in times you need them, and this time I guess is quite different than I used to see, hear, and receive.
Anyway, here in a few day he will finally see a GI doctor, and I hope he is a lot better than the ER doc.

Support our Walk--- help us raise money for research

 Please help us reach our goal and support our walk on Saturday November 7th, 2010.

Every little amount helps our goal of $100 for this event. Your support will help more patient with congenital heart defect like my son who was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
 I am 50% on the way to my goal. Please help! Thank you very much!
http://congenitalheartwalk.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=429992&lis=0&kntae429992=ECD162994F834320BBAB82321A4306A2&supId=307921845