Christmas Helpers.

I'm not sure why, but the camera's autofocus seems to be off. Anyways, here are the pix of our tree-trimming today.

We all had a great time up at Grandma's. The boys are already talking about the summer visit!

AJ's first pony ride

He loved it!

Austin's Apple Turkey

Austin made this at school. It's a turkey with an apple body and marshmallow and raisin parts. Very cute!

It started in Iowa!!!

Yes, all....it started in Iowa and continued throughout the country. The man who I talked to, from home, on the phone on a Saturday night in October 07.....who Dale and I sat and chatted with at the JJ dinner in November 07.........who braved a cold winter night in December to speak at Waukee...........who we heard, met, worked for and supported has become the President Elect of the United States. Who says we can't all make a difference????

I think this pic says it all.

It's been 2 years and 2 months since we started this program. Austin ate 13 peanut m&m's yesterday. He had no reaction (other than to say that he didn't like how they tasted).

I can't believe it!

It's been almost 3 days since Barack Obama won the presidency and nobody here has got anything to say about it?

And on a lighter note... HEAD GEAR!

In the news last week. Peanut Study

Dr. Burks runs the Duke portion of the peanut study Austin is in. This is a broadcast from ABC News last week. As you all probably know, Austin and I will be heading back to LR, AR on Monday for more blood work, skin tests, and to switch his dose over to REAL peanuts. The new dose will be 13 peanut m&m's (or some equivalent of his choosing).

I have a very cautious hope that his RAST (blood) scores will come back saying he's no longer allergic. No matter what the numbers say, if he can safely consume 13 peanut m&m's... it's a whole different life he'll have.

I don't mean to get all sappy and mushy, but we've really seen a miracle here.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6099992

Tournament Day

Austin and AJ participated in a MMA tournament today. AJ won 2 bronze medals. He was only competing with 2 other kids and lost all 4 rounds.. but he tried his best. He's very proud of his medals (as are we).

Austin did not win any rounds either and he did not win any medals. He's very disappointed, but we tell him that he put in a great effort and we're very proud of him. Pictures to follow.