First Volleyball Game for Thunder

The Thunder had their first volleyball game and they completely stomped the competition. Our serves were strong and they weren't very good at returning the ball. It was a great start to the season with Coach Matthew.

First Volleyball Game

Lexi's team, Thunder, had their first volleyball game of the season today. The smashed the other team for both games and then did a third game as practice. Lexi has several friends from church on the team as well as the coach (he was also Jordan's assistant Basketball coach). I think this is going to be a great season.

Blood Work

We have had a bit of an ordeal with Lexi's bloodwork this year. I took her in for a well-visit at the end of February. It had been a few years since she had been, so they caught her up on her shots - just 2 from last year. Her pediatrician wanted her to get bloodwork too. I took Lexi to a clinic and had it done. A few days later, the doctor called and was VERY concerned about Lexi's low platelet count. It was 46,000. The normal count is 150,000 and 20,000 is a trip straight to the emergency room to be checked into the hospital. The doctor asked about unexplained bruising and nose bleeds, which Lexi has been having. She had us come back in the next day and told me that Lexi should not participate in combat sports (which she doesn't). 

The pediatrician did another check up and asked how long the bruising has been going on, which I was pretty sure about a month to 6 weeks. That was right after Lexi had the stomach flu. That is probably the cause. Once I knew it was probably a virus, I started giving her OnGuard and Melalueca oils (they are great for viruses). I also had her drink pomegranate juice, because I saw that it helps on the internet and why not? I took her back in for blood work that week and her platelet count had jumped up to 85,000. That is still low, so she referred us to a Hematologist at Texas Children's Hospital. 

That's where we went today. Dr Tran talked to us about a lot of family background issues and general health questions. She had Lexi do more bloodwork right there. She called me later to say that it was 102,000. It has improved, but is still low. We have to do this again in a month. Lexi is cleared for sports though, which is good because she just started volleyball at the YMCA with several church friends. We also found out that she is exactly 5'3".

Picture of Lexi - she isn't ill - just avoiding photos (not a fun stage)

Lexi's Blood Pressure

Easter Baskets

It is Easter Sunday and the kids were very excited to find their baskets. They got swimsuits, clothes, candy, and snacks. Lexi also got a game - Cat Stacking. We have a visitor this weekend - Lucy.

Have you ever wondered why I have less pictures of Lexi lately? She has become the queen of avoiding pictures. She turns, holds her phone up in the way, complains a LOT, and generally ruins my pictures of her. So - there will be less for a while until she finishes this annoying stage (hopefully, soon).  

Good Friday

Friends called today and asked us to meet them at a park in the evening since the kids are out of school. Lexi got to play volleyball with some sweet friends (Simone, Heather, & Kaitlyn) that used to go to church with us. The ward (our congregation) got too big. They split us up and these friends ended up in the other ward. Good thing we can still meet for fun. 

Making Brigadeiros

The Young Women's activity tonight was at Katia's house. She taught them how to make Bridageiro. We had eaten them at her parties before and I always figured that it was so delicious, fancy and smooth that it must be complicated. It was actually fairly easy.

Lexi, Serenity, Ahnyka, and Camryn

Wagner Farewell

One of the families from church is moving to Arkansas, so we went to a big farewell party for them. They taught Lexi's primary class a few years ago and she really adores them. Michelle, the wife, has lots of family down here, so they may be back at least they'll visit. I am sure that they are excited to get out of the hurricane zone. Their house was one of them destroyed last year by Hurricane Harvey. They are in the final stages of finishing it, but will work on selling it now.

Shamrock Smoothie

There is a new juice and smoothie place near us. They had a special on healthy Shamrock Smoothies today. While we were there, Lexi sampled a juice. 

Pi Day

We celebrated Pi day by going to Pie in the Sky in Conroe. My mom had an appointment with her doctors today. We went out to lunch while they were gone.

Last Chemo for Grandma

We're at Grandma and Grandpa's house for the first half of Spring Break. Grandma went to her last chemo appointment today. Fortunately, the Oncologist told her that she didn't have to do it. That's because her hands and feet are very numb. She has quite a bit of nerve damage from chemo. Anyway....she is done with chemo!!! She is very excited. They took us all out to the Club House for Pasta Night to celebrate.  

Touring SHSU

It is Spring Break here in the Houston area. We are extra spoiled this week because Aunt Paige is here for Grandma's last chemo. After church, we headed up to Sam Houston State University (SHSU). It is pretty close to Grandma and Papa's house, but mainly we went there to see Paige's old school. She spent her freshman year of college there. We walked around the historical area where Sam Houston's house and other old buildings were. It was pretty interesting. 

Lexi at J’s Game

Lexi entertained the girls during Jordan's playoff game tonight. These girls sure love her. We've known the family for 3 of them about 6.5 years. The one in the dress has a brother that has been on Jordan's team for 2 seasons.