Exciting CF Treatment development

Researchers in the UK are starting gene therapy treatment with a drug that had successful results in animals with CF. Prior gene therapy in humans has been unsuccessful b/c the body's immune system attacks the medication. Animals taking this drug did not have that reaction. Here's hoping!!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/apr/19/cystic-fybrosis-gene-therapy-treatment

Easter...a little late

Just strollin' along with G & G Larson

Yeah, the baby and I are taking a little stroll around the neighborhood. Sometimes you just need to get out in the fresh air!

I love the composition of the photo, Curt...smallest to tallest
Baby has been naughty, I guess.

Madeline, you are too cute and sweet for words. I love you so much!

Little Miss Sassy

Can you believe how big and utterly adorable she is?

Playdate!

Madi and Fredrik had a play date last week. Grandma Barb was on spring break so she decided to watch Madi on Monday. Katy and Fredrik came over to have some cousin bonding time.

Madeline setting some ground rules for Fredrik using her toys. Her expression and his say it all!

Madeline making sure Fredrik doesn't take the toy away. Boy, is she ever protective!!

Awww, sharing food at lunch.

They had a great time and I hope they get to do it again soon!!

Kiss Me I'm...

CUTE!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I had to get a picture of her in the morning with this shirt on b/c she may not come back from daycare wearing it! You know how messy toddlers are. She is having her pre-daycare breakfast... milk and a "Great-Grandma donut" that Daddy shared with her.

First haircut - a trim reallly

Notice the big chunk of hair that is hanging over Madi's right eye? Well, that chunk keeps getting longer and the poor child can't see. So, while at Grandpa and Grandma Larson's house, Grandma decided enough was enough. She got out the scissors and decided to give Madi a trim (with my blessing of course). A toothbrush to distract her should help.

Mama, I'm having second thoughts about this!!

Grandma has the death grip on her so as not to snip more than just hair!

Much better. Madi looks a little like "what just happened?"