Raina V

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Fashion Statement

Dad totally flaked on uploading this awesome picture... so here's the
belated post.

Raina's quick-set nailpolish or whatever Mom applied before starting
chemo earlier this week. Too cute.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Snacking

Raina watching some TV while munching pretzel sticks.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Round 3

Kicking off Round 3 today with some playtime and Cheerios, of course.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Playtime

...and playing catch with Uncle Jon. Busy day!

Backpack

Raina in the backpack with Mom going for a walk today.

Easter Basket

Raina sitting next to her Easter basket eating a Peep.

Happy Easter!

Raina had a great time this morning hunting for Easter eggs and her Easter basket. The Bunny brought a bunch of good stuff.

Here R is after brunch with Ashlyn this morning, relaxing...

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Lunch

Raina looking at someone suspiciously whilst enjoying a lunch break at Potbelly with Maw.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Toothy Grin

Happiness resulting presumably from aforementioned French fry dinner.

Good Stuff!

Milkshake, fries, ketchup and Old Bay mayo for dinner!

Coffee

Raina splitting a chai tea with Mom. Face says it all.

Breakfast

Raina enjoying breakfast of yogurt and miscellaneous foodstuffs.

Note the lack of feeding tube which came flying out late last night. As far as Dad can tell she's no worse for wear!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Escape

Raina dodging the paparazzi on the way out of the hospital this afternoon.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

All Done!

Procedure completed successfully! Raina resting comfortably with some not entirely functional tape on her face.

Back Again

Back in the hospital for a few days. Planned visit but still not fun!

Here's Raina with Penny snoozing through a procedure in the PICU.

Party Placeholder

Little V's party on Sunday went off without a hitch! Well, not counting the fact that we were discharged at 7 am the morning of. Pictures to come!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Big Day!!

We busted out of the hospital to have a party today. Here's little V and Mom this morning. Beeyootiful!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Oooo La La

Raina "trying on" her party dress for Sunday. It would appear that Mom is more excited about the dress than R is! Raina is looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of days.

Return of the Tube

Little V hasn't been eating well so Mom and Dad opted for a feeding tube again. Boo! Playing with little people train between naps...

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Recovering

Little V's immune system is still in the crapper, but she was feeling better today as evidenced by lots of squirming and getting into trouble.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Shake

Raina enjoying a cherry shake from Potbelly. Her appetite is improving today. We're banking on her turning the corner tomorrow!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Treehouse

Dad and Raina built a treehouse by the window for snoozin and such. Here's Raina trying it out.

Unhooked!

Mom brokered a deal with our captors to unhook little V from the IV pump during the day. First order of business, cruise around on the window sill to people watch!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Cheerios and Playtime

Hanging with Mom on the playmat ... plus Cheerios, natch.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Butter!

Raina eating butter right out of the cup. Yum!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Oh Noes!

Little V spiked a fever tonight and so we are back in the hospital for a few days.

Here Mom and R are getting after some BBQ chips and chocolate milk, despite the late hour.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The cumulative effects of the various chemo agents and meds are catching up w/ R. She's been irritable and very tired. Here she is getting feisty after joking around with Dad on the changing table this afternoon.

Monday, April 4, 2011

On the Way

Headed back home after a successful and unexpectedly long clinic visit!

Boo!

Extended stay at the clinic today after coming in for labs. Raina is getting a transfusion and some fluids which will prevent us from enjoying the 75 degree weather. Curses!