One year today

It has been one year today since squid's surgery. I am so amazed by her! She is one tough cookie. Every time that we have gone in for her MRI she has been so brave. It is amazing what the surgery has done for her. She can play with out having a headache every time. Even though she still gets headaches they aren't as bad as they were. This tough journey that she is on is such a bleassing. Squid I love you!






Here is some pictures of her the last year.

We are still here....

It has been a long time since I have posted. We have been so busy!!! We are all doing really well. Nobody has had to go to the ER this week and that is agood thing.

A couple of weeks ago Nat broke her wrist and has to wear a cast. Syd is doing good. We saw her doctor a few weeks ago and in Jan. we have to do a CT scan of the rest of her spine. The reason for this is because they saw fluid pockets further down her spine. We don't know what we will have to do until that is done. The baby is getting so big he just got his first tooth this week. OUCH!! But he is so cute and we love him. Jeff and I are doing good. Just busy taking care of the fam. We are getting excited for christmas!

Couple of weeks ago my little family had the opportunity to spend the weekend at grandmas house and take care of her. I am so thankful for her! I think that she is such an amazing women. It was really good for the kids to be with her. Even though it was alot of work, the time was well worth it.

I am so thankful for all of our trial that we have been through this last year. We have gained huge blessings. Thank you to eveyone who has remembered us in your prayers!


Merry Christmas!
Love,
The Dockstader

Squid is 4 today

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SQUID!! We love you. She is so excited that today is her birthday. We have talking about her birthday all day. Happy Birthay!!

Wheeler Farm

Saturday we went Wheeler Farm and a pumpkin patch. The kids had such a good time. Here are some pictures from saturday.

Syd's birthday party

Last Friday Syd had her birthday party. We went to the pumpkin walk that is at the Grist Mill by our house. The kids had a ton of fun rolling down the hill and playing the games that they had for the kids. She got lots of things from her friends. Her favorite thing is the Lightnening McQuenn car the her liitle buddy Taycen got her. She loves cars. Yesterday grandma Joan took her to the toy store and let her pick out her present. We stood in the car section for about 15min. Then we went over and looked at the Baries, babies, and princesses. She loves Sleeping Beauty! So she decided to get make-up and cars. So, anything that is cars and princesses she will take and LOVE!!! I love my little Squid!

Sad night......

I just got a phone call from my sister Whitney. She called to tell me that my dad had to shave my mom's head cause her hair was falling out.
I remember a year ago when she was here at my house and I got the opportunity to shave her head. It was so empowering to do that!! I told her that I wanted to be the one to do it. At first when I started brushing it, there were was so much hair in my hands. There were so many emotions in the kitchen that night. Especially my dad. Then it finally came to shaving it. That was one of the hardest things I have had to do. I just want to tell my mom THANK YOU and I LOVE YOU!! She is such an amazing woman. Since then I have seen my mom in a different light. I now really understand how important moms are.
Tonight my dad had the opportunity to shave her head. When I talked to him he said, "I am OK! It was hard to do that!". They both were crying on the phone. I believe that this their journey that they are supposed to take together.
We are going to get through this mom!! I just want to tell you and dad that I am thankful for everything that you have done for me and my family. WE LOVE YOU!!

Preschool and Talmage

Yesterday was Syd's first day of school. She was so excited!! I wanted put a couple of pictures of Talmage on here cause he is getting so BIG and doesn't look like a new born any more.