Mission Caleb's 5th birthday was very much a success. He had smiles all weekend long and that was my goal. That is always my goal, to keep him happy. Caleb had an awesome time on his actual birthday making his favorite chocolate cake with chocolate icing. He just hung around that day as the weekend was very busy for him! On Saturday he had his friends party at Goofy's Candy Shop. There they had games, dancing, birthday marches and cupcake decorating for him and his friends. He had a blast and so did they! They played pin the cherry on the banana split, freeze dance, limbo amongst other games. He was smiling and laughing the entire time! SCORE for Mama for planning the "bestest 5th birthday ever!"
That afternoon we went and checked into the Old Key West resort for his family birthday that evening. Caleb enjoyed some swimming that afternoon in the pool and on the slide - he loves Disney slides! Then all his cousins came for his family party. He had fun running around, opening presents and blowing out the candles on his cake! The next morning we woke up and had one more surprise - breakfast at Chef Mickey's. Caleb has not wanted photos with characters since he was 1, so I jumped on the chance when he told me he wanted pictures again and big hugs from the characters. His favorite is Donald Duck (just like Mama). That afternoon we came home, exhausted and just hung out and played with his toys.
The rest of the week we pretty much relaxed. He was able to return to school on Monday for his class party and again on Thursday for his regular class as his counts have gone up. He was so happy and excited to see his teachers and friends that he didn't want to leave! He loves being able to go and see everyone and have FUN and Learn!
Monday he returned to clinic for a visit and two chemos. He met counts as this phase depending on counts they decide if they are going to increase the chemo or not. They increased his, as his counts were doing well. He has had to take a few extra meds for pain and nausea but overall he is doing well. Our short clinic day ended up being super long :( because they were so packed! But he had buddies there to keep him entertained and as always Billy, from Child Life had games on hand for him to play!
One thing I know I have learned throughout Caleb's journey so far is the generous, thoughtful angels that walk here on Earth. The outpouring of love & support that come at the most unexpected times is amazing. It brings me to tears on a daily basis how generous, thoughtful, and kind so many people are. People that were once strangers are now our biggest supporters and followers of his journey. It means so much to both of us!
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That afternoon we went and checked into the Old Key West resort for his family birthday that evening. Caleb enjoyed some swimming that afternoon in the pool and on the slide - he loves Disney slides! Then all his cousins came for his family party. He had fun running around, opening presents and blowing out the candles on his cake! The next morning we woke up and had one more surprise - breakfast at Chef Mickey's. Caleb has not wanted photos with characters since he was 1, so I jumped on the chance when he told me he wanted pictures again and big hugs from the characters. His favorite is Donald Duck (just like Mama). That afternoon we came home, exhausted and just hung out and played with his toys.
The rest of the week we pretty much relaxed. He was able to return to school on Monday for his class party and again on Thursday for his regular class as his counts have gone up. He was so happy and excited to see his teachers and friends that he didn't want to leave! He loves being able to go and see everyone and have FUN and Learn!
Monday he returned to clinic for a visit and two chemos. He met counts as this phase depending on counts they decide if they are going to increase the chemo or not. They increased his, as his counts were doing well. He has had to take a few extra meds for pain and nausea but overall he is doing well. Our short clinic day ended up being super long :( because they were so packed! But he had buddies there to keep him entertained and as always Billy, from Child Life had games on hand for him to play!
One thing I know I have learned throughout Caleb's journey so far is the generous, thoughtful angels that walk here on Earth. The outpouring of love & support that come at the most unexpected times is amazing. It brings me to tears on a daily basis how generous, thoughtful, and kind so many people are. People that were once strangers are now our biggest supporters and followers of his journey. It means so much to both of us!
BIG Thank you to Debbie Turner & the Cancer Center for always being there for us! You put a big smile on Caleb's face today! THANK YOU!! AND TJ Prodigy for taking your time to
follow Caleb & his journey and shower him with words of encouragement & gifts! I have to limit the
whistle and guitar time! HAHA!
Thank You Everyone for all your Love, Support & Prayers!
You are helping us through every step in this journey!
Love,
Caleb's Mama
Love this SMILE!!!
Coloring at his birthday Party
Limbo Time
Cupcake decorating
Pin the cherry on the banana split!
Blowing out his Birthday Candles!
Breakfast Time!
Goofy!
Kisses From Minnie <3
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All Smiles!
Hanging out with his cousin, Avery
Breakfast with our favorite-
Donald Duck
Breakfast Celebration Cupcake
at Chef Mickey
Playing with his cousins, Paige and Caity
Courageous
Casting Crowns
Aww so glad he had a nice weekend. I am completely in love with the photo 5th from the bottom ('All Smiles). It is absolutely adorable. He has the most perfect little teeth ever. Seriously i think you have a future heartbreaker on your hands, he is such a handsome little man.
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