Jeremy's 6th Birthday!

Jeremy really wanted to be finished with chemotherapy by his 6th birthday. He made it! On Jeremy's birthday, August 13th, we had a big family party celebrating his 6th birthday and end of chemotherapy. It was so special to celebrate this day with grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Jeremy opening his birthday gifts.

Jeremy playing with cousins, Josh, Harrison, and Carter.

Cousins lining up to do the pinata. Cousin Jane first in line.

Anxiously waiting while Josh takes his turn!

Jeremy giving it a try!

                                     

Having so much fun!

 

Grandma Stapley taking pictures of the grandchildren.

 

Giving Grandma Russell a goodbye hug!

Uncle Brandon always joking with Jeremy

Grandpa and Grandma Aldrich

Blowing out the candles.

Yum! Chocolate cake, Jeremy's favorite. 

Grandpa Stapley serving the ice cream. 

First Grade!

Jeremy recovered well from his surgery and was ready to start school last Tuesday. Jeremy is loving 1st grade, and especially likes his teacher Mrs. Graham. She is very understanding and told me that she would call me if Jeremy is having an difficulties at school. I am also volunteering each week in his class, and will be able to watch closely how he is doing. Each day he comes home exhausted, but happy and excited about school. He has no energy after school. We are getting him to bed early, but the mornings are hard for him. Each morning he will wake up and say "I am too tired to go to school today". I will reply "That is o.k., you can go when you are ready". After breakfast he will say "Just tricking! I am going to school". He is tired, but he does not want to miss out on the fun activities at school. It is taking time, but he is getting stronger and his health will improve. He made it through the first week of school!

In the garden at Primary Children's Hospital, just before Jeremy's surgery to remove his port and G-tube.