24 Oct - Eventful Weekend

First an update on Sarah: although her neuropathy didn't get worse, it also didn't get better. But that and a little weight gain plus decent blood test results allowed her to get another 80% Abraxane dose last Thursday. She felt relatively ok over the weekend and continues to feel more energetic overall. Our plan is to keep on with this chemo as long as her neuropathy doesn't get worse.
The boys have had quite a weekend - we went to the Fall Indian Guides campout where Sam tested for the "Haylushka brave" qualification and passed. He worked hard to memorize many things for the program over the past few weeks and we also did several projects together that were part of the Haylushka requirements. In one picture you can see him proudly pointing to the official Haylushka hat that he gets to wear to Indian Guide events now! :) In the other two pictures Sam is enjoying a cup of camp cocoa and Ben and I are checking out a tee pee that was set up at the camp.
In the last picture, Sam is next to our big pumpkin. It didn't get as large as it's parent, our giant pumpkin from last year, but it does seem large for a pumpkin that hasn't received any special care and nurturing. Just in time for Halloween!