Nephrologist Appointment

We went to Dallas last week for Anthony's yearly check-up with the Pediatric Nephrologist.  He was really pleased with his continued growth.  Looking at his growth chart since birth - he has slowed down but that is typical.  He is currently in the 70th percentile for height - 41 1/2 inches tall and weighed 34 pounds which put him in the 40th percentile for weight.   His bloodwork is normal - creatinine was .3 - that is the best!  Since he is totally potty trained now from last year we have to work on making sure he does urinate at least 6 times a day.  We are getting a routine down and so far it is working well.  The ultrasound showed that he is emptying his bladder completely when urinating which is good but the Hydronephrosis has grown and hopefully if we stay on top of his schedule that will subside - Dr. Quan felt that maybe it was due to him holding it for too long of a period of time. 

While in Texas we made a little vacation as well - visited some great friends, ate at a few of our favorite restaurants, and went to the water park.  Anthony had a blast - he even got to go down one of the bigger slides all by himself!  They caught him at the bottom - he loved it! 

On our way back we stopped in Hot Springs, AR and stayed a couple of nights with Tony's Aunt Carol.  It was so nice relaxing on the lake.  I love sitting by the water watching the sun set.  She has a beautiful view!  Most of the family came on Saturday and we all ate and talked and laughed all day.  What a great way to end a Dr.'s appointment/vacation! 

Tony and I are so grateful to the Lord above for watching over Anthony and keeping him safe and healthy.  What a blessing he has been! 

Ruger

Our Ruger has gone to Heaven to be with Dixie.  Funny story about how we got Ruger - One of the farms Tony did a lot of work for in Florida...Ocala Stud Farm...had several cats that lived in and around the barns...well this one little cat was the sweetest, friendliest cat of all the kittens and one day the barn manager told Tony that if we wanted him please come get him.  They had coyote's that were coming into the barns and getting the kittens and there was only this one left!  So of course sure!  I go to Pet Smart buy a crate, bowl, water bowl, food, collar, etc. we go to pick him up and now he's wearing a collar!  What?, so we call the night watchman and he explains that he is attached to this cat and wants to keep him.  Ok - next day take everything back to Pet Smart!  One week later get another call really need to get the cat no one can take care of him!  This time he got put in a box for the ride home and went by the dollar store for a small bag of food!  Needless to say he entered our home and our hearts and we will forever miss him!

This cat was so easy going and loved everyone - even if you didn't like cats you Loved Ruger!!

I found this old picture of Ruger he was only a year old in this picture.

A few more memories for us to remember:  Ruger climbing a tree in Florida during a storm and stayed there for 3 days until we finally found him!

Ruger getting a UTI...stones...etc. right before and after Anthony was born - I finally could not take him being in pain and told Tony to put him to rest and guess what...he never had another problem with that! 

3/2007 - 6/4/2012  May you rest in peace! I thought he would be with us for so many more years to come but it wasn't meant to be.  Love and miss you......