Bike ride

We went to the Schafer's one night to ride bikes, Oscar finally learned how to pedal his own bike, he was so excited! Colby is still learning bit has a lot fun doing it.

Memorial Day Fun

For Memorial Day we went to Monument Park and had a picnic, after that we went to Krissy's house for a pool party. We had so much fun

What is Mastocytosis?

Mastocytosis (mas-toe-sigh-toe-sis) is a disorder caused by by having too many mast cells in a person's body. Mast cells are a kind of blood cell that are located in the skin, the linings of the stomach and intestine, and connective tissue (such as cartilage or tendons). Mast cells are important for survival. They help defend the skin, stomach, and intestine against disease. Mast cells are also involved in wound healing.

Mastocytosis can occur at any age. However, it's usually more serious in adults. Mastocytosis is usually mild in children and they often outgrow it.

There are two types of mastocytosis: cutaneous (skin) and systemic. There are different types of cutaneous and systemic forms. The most common cutaneous form is called urticaria pigmentosa. Urticaria pigmentosa occurs when mast cells get into the skin. Urticaria pigmentosa was first reported in the scientific literature in 1933.

Systemic mastocytosis is caused by the accumulation of mast cells in the tissues. It can affect organs such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and small intestine.

The exact cause of mastocytosis is unknown.

Mastocytosis can be treated. Your doctor can prescribe medication to alleviate the symptoms. Unfortunately, mastocytosis cannot be cured.

Why did I type all of this.... Because that is what the doctor is thinking Nellie has... I will keep everyone updated.

A busy weekend...

Our weekend started with Saturday we went to an Easter Egg Hunt at the Garners house. It was so fun there was a Fire Engine and the kids got to sit in it.

Saturday night at my Mom's house the kids got to decorate Easter Eggs to leave for the Easter Bunny.


Sunday morning the kids woke up and looked for there eggs that the Easter Bunny hid. They got Easter baskets with flip flops, shovel and rake, and candy.


After church we went to my Mom's house for pictures. The kids we all cranky but we got some good pictures.


We then went to Jan and Stu's house for Easter egg hunt and food. The best part is the adults get to find easter eggs. I got a rosmary plant in one of my eggs.

What else could be wrong?

When Nellie was about 3 months old I noticed these spots on her back... They looked like bruises, perfectly round bruises... I didn't worry to much until more showed up, and they got darker... I googled it just to see what I was maybe working with... My results... Leukemia!!! I got scared and called the doctor... Nellie went and saw the Family doctor last month and had a blood test, when that came back normal (Not Leukemia THANK GOODNESS!) we were sent to a dermatologist. I got several questions like... Does she go to a day care? Is she jumpy or flinch when someone comes at her?.... Those are rough questions for someone who loves her child more than anything. I was even told weird things like... "It looks like someone had put out there cigarettes all over her body" They even brought out a black lite to see if they were bruises... They were not and odd thing the dermatologist has never see such a thing before... SOOOOO what is he going to do about it, they took a picture of it and will look at it in one month to see if there is any change. Our next appointment is at the end of April... I will keep everyone updated

5 YEARS!!!!!

It will be five years on March 27. Wow I can't believe it has been that long.