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!

Making Dinner

Raina helping Mom make a salad last night.

Trouble

Raina is feeling better after being sick yesterday. Here she is getting into trouble in the pan drawer. Note the lack of tubes/wires/etc!

Proper Bedtime Apparel

Raina getting ready to saw some logs, in proper style (piggy jammies)...

Priorities

Raina, after enjoying roughly 2 blocks of her 2 mile wagon ride...

Home Sweet Home

Little V reading the mail while Mom and Dad get ready for our first outdoor wagon excursion in 6 weeks!!

Discharge!

What's up, everybody! Discharge today! Mommy signing papers as I type!

Final tally, 5 weeks and 4 days in the hospital! Yuck!

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.