MRI Results

Kyla's MRI scan was clear. It is such good news considering she hasn't had a scan for a while. Emma and I spent the past couple of days at home collecting eggs, having a teddy bear picnic, feeding our neighbors goats apple slices and carrots, coloring, putting together puzzles and baking. A fun few days.

Babies, Babies, Emma's Visit, Fender Bender and World Traveler

Kyla will be going to San Francisco this Thursday for another scan. I will post the results as soon as we hear back. They have decided on a name for little Miss Nagel......Lucy Maye. At least that is the talk now so if it changes we will be sure to let everyone know.

Kyla and Jed went to see a play last weekend and so we kept Emmy overnight on Saturday. It was such a beautiful weekend and she kept Grandad Dave on his toes most of the time outdoors. However, she and I colored probably a zillion pictures and made peanut butter cookies as well as reading Amelia Bedelia a couple of times. We have one white hen that is pretty tame and will come up to us. Emmy decided she not only wanted to pet the hen but she picked her up. That was great until the hen wiggled and Emma dropped her. The hen went head over tail and ran off. Pretty funny to watch Em and all her escapades.

We just found out that Dave's aunt has cancer and is in treatment now. Dave and I did manage to drive to Weiser, Idaho to attend her birthday party. It was so nice to see all the cousins and have a chance to catch up as well as see how Evelyn is. Cancer of any kind is such a wicked disease but Evelyn is her usual smiling, good natured self. A little bit of history about Weiser.....I was born there as were all my siblings except one. My brother, John was born in the car outside of Huntington on the way to the hospital so he technically was born in Oregon instead of Idaho. We lived in Durkee, OR and mom's doctor was in Weiser. Can you imagine having a baby in the car?

Jill had her first doctor appointment and an ultrasound. Everything looks good so far although she was disappointed that it was too early to know the gender. We will find out April 18th! She and Wade invited Dave and I to go to the ultrasound with them so we are looking forward to that.

Kelli was in a little fender bender while on the job delivering pizza. Someone didn't yield right of way and so now she is in the process of taking care of the insurance business. She is looking for another job so she won't have to put so many miles on her car. Talked with Brian this morning and he is doing well. He now is teaching English to employees at a car rental business at the airport in Granada. Last weekend he and Charo went to Sevilla where he managed to see real Flamenco dancing as well as the largest Cathedral in the world. They also got to see the tower in which the conquistadors stored their gold on their return trips from America. I guess it's a pretty amazing city. A couple of weeks ago they went to Portugal and next weekend they are going to Madrid, and then two weeks later Holy week starts. He is really enjoying all the different things that he has seen and the Spanish culture. We love the pictures so keep them coming Brian.

Weekend and Article in Associated Press

This past weekend was uneventful. Sunday Jill, Wade, Kelli, Kyla and Emmy came to have Dave's famous clam chowder. Poor Jed was again working all weekend at the library to prepare his two presentations at school and other homework. But Kyla took him some dinner and a brownie so at least he didn't starve. Kyla is suffering from a sinus infection but each day is feeling a little better. Because she is pregnant she is unable to take much to relieve some of the symptoms. Jill feels well and finally has health insurance so she can go to the doctor. Her first appointment is on Valentines Day.

Kyla was interviewed by the Chicago Associated Press for an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by her neuro oncologist, Dr. Chang. The article talks about the variety of brain cancer treatments and the need for more research.

Next MRI Date

The next MRI date is set for March 4th.

Kyla, Jed and Emmy went to see Jed's brother, Benji, sing at Lane Community College Saturday afternoon. Benji has his own band in Sisters but this was a Jazz group through his school I think. That evening they had dinner with us and then Sunday Jed spent the day at the library working on his homework. Emmy has been sick with a bad cold and now Kyla has it. Can't wait till all this junk goes away for the year.

Brian has returned from Crete and is now teaching a couple of students in Spain. I am posting a few of his pictures below.

Picture of Brian and Charo's apartment in Spain

Brian says this is the most important seat in the house

A view from their balcony

The street near their apartment

Babies and Such

It's a girl! Kyla and Jed found out today and we are all very happy especially Emmy who had decided she wanted a sister. We are meeting GG and Grandad Max for GG's birthday dinner tonight. What a fun bit of news.

A Little Surprise!!!

Jill and Wade are expecting also. Timing might not be what they wished for, but God gives us a little one when he thinks it is right. We are all happy about it and she is due about three months after Kyla so the little ones will be close in age. Wow! Grandparents twice this year. Fun! Kyla will find out on the 21st what gender they will be having. Can't wait.

Happy New Year

Kyla has graduated to having a scan every four months now instead of three. This will be a little better for them financially because it cuts down on the amount of trips they have to make to San Francisco. Her next MRI will be in March. She feels well and is excited about the upcoming baby.

Christmas was spent at GG and Grandad Max's home with the Evans'. Kelli's trip to Scotland and England was great and she took many pictures which are below. She loved the visit but decided that two weeks was not enough time to explore. Because she took my camera, I don't have many pictures of our Christmas this year. But it was worth it for her trip. New Years eve everyone spent at home quietly. It was rather nice....Dave and I watched movies until midnight and just relaxed. I guess that means we're old!

Emmy models her new outfit from Nanna

Kelli and Kim at the airport in Portland ready for the great adventure

Kelli and Kim begin the tour of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh Scotland

A view of the city from Edinburgh Castle

Kelli, Rachel and Kim ready to go on a flight over London with Rachel's dad

Big Ben in London

This is the size of most of the Christmas trees in London homes according to Kelli's hosts