Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Good check up









Clinic went well today it was quicker than last week and our blood work was so good we don't need to draw blood next week -YEAH!!!!!!! Ben has an infection in his mouth, expected with all the meds he is on, so he'll start antibiotics - yes more meds! Only three more days of steroids - which is good because our radiation mask barely fits over those puffy cheeks. But all in all good news today.

Here are the pictures from yesterday at school! Those are some of the best smiles we have seen in weeks. Big thank you to cousin Blake for freeing them from my email - can't wait to see you guys this weekend.


Ben is very excited about his birthday tomorrow. I'm sure we will have great pictures and maybe a video clip to share with you all tomorrow.

Love you all

Erin

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

What great news!! Im glad your trip to the clinic went well. WOW no blood work next week!Love the pictures!! Your friends were so happy to have you with them!! Can hardly wait for tomorrow and the birthday party. It's going to be a blast!! Good night, Ben the Pirate. See you tomorrow. Love you bunches!

Anonymous said...

PS. that was from Mrs. Rita. Forgot to sign my name,at least I didn't forget my name. ha ha ha ha

Anonymous said...

hey ben! I cant wait to see you tomm for your big day. We will get to eat LOTS and LOTS of cake and ice cream together. We are going to have soo much fun, I cant wait!
love you

Anonymous said...

Hey Ben,

Guess what? Only a few more hours till your birthday!! I can't wait. I'm glad you had a good day at clinic. Did you eat your donuts? I'm sure you did!! Well make sure you get your rest tonight because we are going to have loads of fun tomorrow. Good night! I love you!

Anonymous said...

Hey Ben, Have a Happy Birthday tomorrow! Those are great pictures of your friends. I know they were so happy to have you at school. We are thankful for the good news about your blood work. We know you are a brave pirate, but even the pirate Black Beard didn't like to get blood drawn. A week off is great. Bless you and your family, love Sandee and John in AZ

Anonymous said...

Hey, Ben, when you wake up you will be five years old!!!! Say goodbye to four, because five is so much better! I love the pictures. It looks like Patrick and Ethan were fighting over you! I can't wait for tomorrow. We are going to have so much fun. See you at your PARTY!!!

Anonymous said...

Ahoy there Ben!

Glad you won't be needing any blood work for some time. You deserve a rest!

Got to see you grandpa at church this morning. He was very excited about being able to be with you for your birthday. We look forward to seeing some pictures from your celebration.

Can you tell us if your picture at school yesterday was in a certain formation-like you were using your bodies to spell out a word?

Are you in the mood for some birthday jokes?

Q: What do you give 900-pound gorilla for his birthday?
A: I don't know, but you'd better hope he likes it!

Q. What was the average age of a cave man?
A. Stone Age!

Q. What party game do rabbits like to play?
A. Musical Hares!

Q. What did the bald man say when he got a comb for his birthday?
A. Thanks. I'll never part with it!

With that one, we'll sign off with "ADIOS AMIGO!"

Dave and Ginger

Anonymous said...

heyy man! I'm glad clinics didnt go too bad for you today. Everyone is right...you better get some rest tonight because tomorrow is gonna be a big day! Just think..pretty soon you are going to be five!!! And we are gonna have a great time at your party tomorrow...and eat as much as we want! haha! Well have a good night Ben! I love you!

Anonymous said...

Hi Ben,
I'm Emma's mommy (from Ms. Michelle's class). Emma was so excited about going to your birthday party tomorrow that she didn't go to sleep until almost 9:30 tonight.

We can't wait to celebrate your birthday with you!

Only because you are so dog on cute; I'll say this just to you...ROLL TIDE! (but don't tell Ms. Jessica I said that; Emma's daddy went to LSU).

Our love and prayers,
Emma Jaques and her Mommy (Margaret)

Anonymous said...

Hey Ben,
We were glad to read about the great news especially about the no blood draw next week. We hope you have a great birthday and eat lots of cake and ice cream. The goats miss their lil zoo keeper but, can't message you because, their hooves hit a bunch of keys at once.
Love You,
Ms. Amanda and Pizza Joe

Ale & Pablo said...

Hola Ben! Feliz Cumpleanos!
Happy Birthday Benchu!!! It looks you had a blast with your buddies yesterday! We love your pictures! And those cheeks! :)
We hope you have a great day tomorrow! We're sure you will!

Since everybody will go see you tomorrow, I believe I'll go by your house on friday, ok? and we can keepcelebrating your birthday!!!!!
Love you! Adios!

Uncle Peter and Aunt Robyn said...

hey Ben -

Hooray - tomorrow you'll be 5!! Very exciting! I love the pics with your buddies at school. Looks like a lot of fun. I can't wait to see pics from your birthday. You're looking good little buddy. Love, Aunt Robyn

Anonymous said...

HIPPY BIRDDAY no thats not it. HIBBY BIBBYDAY no thats not it either,what are the correct words gosh dawg it ! lets see is it HAP HAP HAPPY BIRTHDAY yes thats it HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN !!! Oh yeah I almost forgot to tell you I saw a monkey eating a banana on the roof above your mom's office and he said to tell you HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM THE SSC MONKEY

Linda said...

Hi Ben, Bailey dog and I are wishing you a continued Happy Birthday.
It sounds like you have a lot of company. That is great.