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Very Eventful Week....

Kolby officially turned 16 on the 9th. She had a great birthday. Friends at school spoiled her and made her feel so loved. She gets to take her driving test on the 10th, and she hopes she passes.
Kolby's 16th birthday dinner at the Olive Garden (her favorite restaurant) with her whole family. She loved every minute of it. She got chemo the day before her birthday...so the food didn't taste as good. But she had a nice time.
Here is Kolby with her cousin Drew, and her friend Dillon, along with her Dad, Kylie, and Bentley (and me taking the pic) at a Wrangler's Hockey game. She had a ton of fun....even though the Wranglers lost.
Kolby had another round of chemo this week. She is doing very well too. She still hates taking all the meds, especially the evening ones. She gets sick, and so she waits till the last minute, takes them, and then goes right to bed. Other than feeling extra tired and not much energy, she is feeling great.
Kolby also passed her driving test! She is so excited. She says it feels weird being able to drive alone. But, she loves being able to drive now...and well....me....now I am just nervous! (Sorry Kolby...you know your momma :o)
Make a Wish Foundation called us again this week, they want to start planning the cruise that Kolby wished for. We have to get passports and then they will be able to tell us when and where we will be going. She is super excited about this!!!!
So, as a whole....Kolby had a very exciting and eventful week despite the chemo treatment she had to endure. She loves being 16 and is enjoying the freedom that driving brings.

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  1. Kristin ChesnikFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    That is AWESOME that you will be taking a cruise! Happy, happy birthday Kolby! Looks like it was a terrific one!

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