Busy

Raina busy preparing for a wagon ride. Since being off oxygen, she has been demanding wagon rides frequently.

Arm Wrestling

Raina and Mom napping. Raina arm wrestling an invisible opponent.

Funny Faces

Little Eddie and Little V goofing around tonight.

Pizza Party!

Uncle Kev and R lounging after a yummy pizza party tonight.

Awww!

So cute.

Woohoo!

No oxygen tube, no feeding tube...no problem!

Still eating...

Raina has not spent much time away from her Bumbo seat...she is still eating everything in sight. Love it.

Mmmm...Thai Food

Raina has had an enormous appetite the last few days. Here she is enjoying her second dinner tonight...pad thai.

Race for Hope

The Race for Hope is a 5k run/walk to benefit brain tumor research that will take place on May 1st in DC.

Join us for the 14th Annual Race for Hope - Washington, DC 5K Run/Walk, one of the largest national fundraisers to benefit the brain tumor community! Through generous gifts from individuals and company sponsorships, the Race for Hope - DC has raised more than $11 million in its history, including a record-breaking $2.3 million in 2010, and is growing each year. A 5K course in the nation's capital, the Race for Hope - DC is open to everyone, and is a fun way to join forces in the fight against brain tumors. The Race funds research and support services for those affected by this disease. Proceeds benefit National Brain Tumor Society and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure.

The event is held downtown at the Freedom Plaza. There are two teams supporting Raina at the race:

Racing for Raina

Team Toth

A good excuse to get some exercise! Follow the appropriate link to support a team or sign yourself up to participate in the run!

Afternoon Nap

Grandma Diane and Raina napping on the playmat this afternoon.

Breakfast in Bed

Breakfast in bed with Daddy. The start of round 2 went well...crossing our fingers and toes for smooth sailing from here.

Before Bed Snack

Sneaking cupcakes before bed!

Snoozin

Dad and R after a hard day's work.

Looking Good

Raina lounging in bed this afternoon...munching her favorite snack - Cheerios. Round 2 of chemo starts tomorrow and she appears ready!

The Fam

Here's a shot of the three of us lounging on the air mattress in the
hospital this morning. A little slice of heaven!

Eating!!!!

Raina is doing some no kidding eating today.  A joyous occasion for sure.  Here's Uncle Jon feeding her some unsanctioned yogurt and applesauce.

Playtime!

This time for real! Raina is up and playing with her toiletry bag.
Encouraging!

Scones to the Rescue

Raina is feeling much better today and is being weaned off her oxygen. Here's a shot of her eating her first bites in weeks! Don't tell the doctors, she's supposed to be starting with Pedialyte.

Smiling!!!!

Raina smiled tonight for the first time since her chemo got into full swing! Awesome!!!

Playing?

Raina digging through a bag of goodies from Lauren.  This is as close to playtime as we've been in two weeks!

On the Mend

Raina is feeling better today after a couple of rough nights in the ICU. Here she is with Penny Penguin catching some Z's.

Guess What

Napping!

Napping, Take 27

Here little V catches some z's on grandma Sue. Rough night, so well deserved. :)

More Napping

Familiar pose for little V. Today with the addition of oxygen to help with her breathing. Hoping to get over her respiratory virus soon without further complication.

Bedtime

Raina on the air mattress waiting for us to brush teeth and etc... Too cute.

Spring Dress

Raina dressed appropriately today for some awesome spring weather, which she unfortunately won't be able to fully enjoy from the hospital room. :(

Here she is with Mom working on another nap!

4 AM Playtime

Raina decided that 4 AM today was as good a time as any to play. Mommy and Daddy, while thrilled to see her content and playing, were hoping for a bit more sleep.

Surprise, Napping!

Severely overexposed shot of Raina napping on Grandma Sue.

In Bed

Raina in bed getting ready for a good snooze.

Bald and Beautiful

Raina, sans hair, between naps on Mom.

Good Night

Raina had a restful night last night ... and no vomiting to report!

Relaxing on Dad this morning.

Firetruck

Long afternoon nap followed by a firetruck ride. Lack of hair makes for a more aerodynamic profile, clearly.

Mo' Tubes

Raina and Dad goofing around. Raina lost half her hair today and gained a feeding tube. Raw deal!

Sippin

Raina getting some water straight from the bottle this morning... her favorite way to drink lately.

Sitting Chair

Uncle Kev snapped this pic of Dad and little V in The Sitting Chair.

Playtime

Raina and mommy playing this morning. R is feeling a lot better!

Drinking!

Raina hasn't been drinking for the better part of a week. Yesterday she had Cherry Coke and water! Splendid!

Bedtime

We've finally accepted that this will be a long hospital stay by setting up the air mattress. Daddy and R reading bedtime stories.

Hospital Pics

A collection of random pictures from the current hospital stay.

Chemo

Piggies

Raina has been doing a lot of snoozing these days. Here is a picture of her little foot dangling between Grandma's legs. Look at those yummy little piggies.

Lunch Break

Raina dining with Gma and Gpa Moo today. She is feeling much better today.

More Relaxin

Raina relaxin on Mom this morning.

Party Time

Raina is feeling pretty good tonight. Here's a picture of Aunt
Jackie, Raina and Mom. Lots of visitors today at the hospital!

Relaxing

Raina relaxing on Mom.

More Art

Raina and Gma Sue in the art room.

Granny and Me

Granny D and little V napping.