Rye's the Guy in the Hospital Bed

Rye got sick one day, so Keeley took him to the doctor.

They performed an emergency appendectomy that very evening.

Here's Rye with Nooma, a gift from Makenah to Rye.
After Makenah got out of the hospital last year from being very sick herself, Nooma was on her pillow at home with a sweet, loving note from her mom. So, she took this little tiger to be Rye's friend and consolation in his hospital sickness.

Rye was at Mercy Hospital, which is a beautiful facility.

This is myself and Mike.

The surgery was performed with three small incisions -

New surgical technology!

Amazing.

He was a GREAT patient and is doing really well.

A Little Fireman

This is Jagger at his little Maricopa school activity.

It was a perfect night for Jagger, as it was all about firefighters.

Just like his daddy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAKENAH RAE

Makenah is officially 15

September 24, 2009.

What a great day.Jagger loved the whole birthday scene.

Blowing out someone else's candles was right up his alley!
Makenah's lavender cake and 15 candles.
Just like she ordered.
Pretty, if I do say so myself.