March for BABIES

Cold Rainy, but a good turnout. We were bummed the bubba rich, could not join us, as he loves walks, but he is still recouping, though he doesn't know that. Delcia was bundled in the stroller and took a good nap, as she always does when we stroll. The shot is of her waking to the band and events. They had a fun day planned, and we hope next year is the same with better weather, and an older Delcia.

Poor Bridger

Well, we found out today that the growth on Bridgers foot/leg is cancerous. We are very sad about this news, but so far Bridger doesn't seem to be too upset about it. He is acting very normal and has his regular amount of energy and vigor for life, which includes: freaking out every time he realizes we are leaving the house; protecting his raw hide from the cat and occassionally stepping right on the baby as if she were not even there. Our veterinarian, who has lovingly taken care of Bridger for several years now, is going to do some more tests and talk to the oncologist before we make any major decisions. She wants to make sure that he does not have any more tumors like this anywhere else in his body and to narrow down the exact type of tumor and what we can expect from it. It has already grown back after being removed one week ago! Our options so far are: to amputate, do chemo, or let the cancer take over until we would finally have to euthanize him- probably within a few months from now.
Bridger has been a big part of our lives and we love him very much despite his neurotic tendancies and some annoying habits, such as: stepping on the baby; whining in the car; whining for no apparant reason; freaking out when he sees me put on my running shoes; freaking out for no apparant reason; getting into the garbage; attacking any intimidating looking, unneutered male dog that passes by; attempting to attack the mailman and almost getting maced by the mailman while I chase him down (nine months pregnant); licking and scratching himself so much that he bleeds because of his many allergies; and his latest- farting and burping while playing with Delcia's toy duck that plays music. And why wouldn't we want to spend thousands of more dollars on this dog?

March for Babies

We are marching for babies this weekend, and we are just now getting started, Help support Ness and I by visiting our pages.  Also watch this video of our niece Elizabeth Grace, which is why we are walking.

http://www.marchforbabies.org/personal_page.asp?w=101053712&u=janessa_erdmann

http://www.marchforbabies.org/personal_page.asp?w=101053683&u=jerdmann10

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Badger is on the mend for Marathon Weekend

Well Bridger is 9 and started developing a lump on his rear leg. We took him in for an estimate last week. Preliminary testing and a round of antibiotics didn't do much for the lump, so back to the vet on friday for lump removal surgery as well as teeth cleaning (and you though your dentist was bad). He is healing up well I guess, but already stir crazy. The vet also attended to the pet giraffe Bridger took with him for comfort. We are waiting for test results, but the vet wasn't very pleased with what it looked like, and threatened amputation. Poor bridgey, the vet has already taken a toe from his arm, and now wants a whole leg. Don't worry though buddy, Mom and Dad are going through the same thing metaphorically.

In other news the Salt Lake Marathon was this weekend, and another year of gorgeous weather. The marathon route passes by a block from our house, so we attended a party at down the street in our friends yard. The fence makes it seem like all of the crazies from the neighborhood are locked in for the marathoners to see as they run by. But we all had a good time sharing in the fun and cheering on strangers.

I thought it was a figure of Speech

Dad's pretty good at having to put his foot in his mouth, especially around Delcias BFFFF (Gwens Grandparents). Anyways, after we got the dress on and made it to church only a little late, we headed to Gene and Peggys for a great easter brunch. Delcia and Gwen had a fussing bout and we all shared some waffles w/ whipped creme. It was great and no blowouts in their sunday best.

1st Easter Dress

Grandma Alice Ann found a lovely dress that we've been waiting for Easter to wear. It is also a total pain when you have car seat hooks to tangle up in it. Delcia did a great job posing for these photo's.

You'd think we'd post more often

With Delcia grasping things and "helping" out you'd think we would have posted more by now.

It doesn't matter if your naughty or nice when Grandma and Grandpa come to town

Well grandparents are supposed to spoil their grandkids. Delcia has been spoiled by her moms parents quite a bit since she was born, but she got her second chance of being spoiled when my parents came out for spring break. We had fun seeing Delc grow and all of her new tricks as we hung out and relaxed. We also got an earful when we had been out for too long on the town. Delc can't wait to see her grandparents again. Both Eldons and Alice Ann and Bev.

Grady J's First Birthday

We went up to Idaho for G man's first birthday.. He had a smorgasboard of gifts, that all have the same voice talking... He will no doubt talk like that when he begins to speak, read: scary.  Uncle Jig also got to see Delcia again (the stopped by the day after she was born too).  Anyways he entertained her with the robot.

We also spent some time with Jigs parents at their cabin.. They are saints or insane to invite Janessa's family (not even the whole family) for the big festivities. It was great and we all had a blast.  Grady Loved his trike, that was professionally assembled.