Saturday, January 30, 2010

What a snow storm!


We had quite the snow storm today. I think it finally tapered off around 7:00 p.m., but I'm sure we have more than a foot of snow on the ground. The snow was coming down so hard this afternoon that it was difficult to take good photos, as you can see here and here. The girls loved it even though it was too cold to stay out for any length of time.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

What a difference a year makes!

It's been exactly a year since Jordan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I vividly remember that evening after meeting with doctors, nurses and diatitians most of the day how nervous I was counting carbs and giving insulin injections!! Jordan jumped right in and took control of the situtation.

Now she's on an insulin pump. She still counts carbs, but doesn't have to give the four-times-daily injections. Instead, she changes her pump site every three days. Even though she's been doing that for several months, she still has a bit of anxiety about inserting that canula under the skin of her abdomen. I can't blame her. I wouldn't want to put that needle in my abdomen one time, let alone every three days for the rest of my life.

She's managing her diabetes very well. She eats everything any other teenager eats. However, she is learning to make healthier food choices and tries to maintain a healthy life style. Way to go Jordan!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Happy Birthday Matt!




Hope you had a great day, Matt. We love you!!