kinder grad, another year done and a busy family

so busy lately!  we have survived another school year! Yay for summer vacation!

 Heres our Kinder grad!! She had a great year with amazing teachers, nurse and aide who watched out for her all year!!

 And

 Madi had a fun Kinder Luau!! she wore her pump the whole time and I couldnt get her numbers down.. well after the Luau we took her site out and it was kinked.. so wonder I couldnt get a good number!

our baby is off to 1st grade!

Craig spoke at another school. He did a great job talking about Type 1 and advocating for the disease.  He works hard to educate people and Im so thankful he isnt shy about it!
  Great job Craiger!

Craig finished his freshman year with a 4.5 GPA!  He had 3 honors classes adn got all A's.. finished his baseball season, participated in Boy Scouts and Advocated for JRDF. He had a busy and awesome year! We are so proud of his accomplishments! all while dealing with Type 1 (and getting a 7.5 A1C!) 

Our type 1ers are busy, but yes we have 2 more kiddos who are just as busy!!

 Baseball season is always super busy!!

 Love the busy life of having 4 kids!!

About Diabetes, from Madi

I asked Madi a few questions since her Diaversary is tomorrow.. here they are..

Me: What is the hardest thing about Diabetes?
Madi: Getting my inset because it shoots in my body and it really hurts.

Me: Why is it so important to take care of your diabetes?
Madi: Cause if you are really high a lot, you could lose a leg or go to the hospital and have to get an IV.  If you get low and think its not a big deal, then you dont do anything about it then you could pass out.


Me: Whats it like to get shots and insulin all the time?
Madi:  hurts hurts hurts!!   It hurts and sometimes I cry.

Me:  How do you stay positive about diabetes?
Madi: kissing my mom all day! My mom and my dad help me with my diabetes.

Me: What does it mean to "win the fight against T1 Diabetes"?
Madi: Try to help people and try to find a cure.

Me: Why do you want a cure?
Madi: Because other people um.. sometimes diabetes hurts and I dont want other people to get hurt because it hurts really bad, so I hope theres a cure so nobody else has diabetes. 

Me: What have you learned from diabetes?
Madi:  I learned about shots and I need help with my diabetes.

Me: What would you tell someone who just got diagnosed with T1 diabetes?
Madi: I would say, "I hope theres a cure for you because I dont want you to have diabetes.  I dont want you to get hurt, and diabetes hurts."

Me: What can't you do if you have diabetes?
Madi: You cant eat candy unless you get dosed.  You cant live without insulin.

Me: What CAN you do if you have diabetes?
Madi:  You can swim in a pool, read books, take pictures, go to school, talk to people...You can do anything!

I love her answers.. It gives such insight on a childs view living with this disease..
Its hard, It hurts, but they can still be a kid and "swim in a pool, read books, take pictures, go to school, talk to people...You can do anything!"
I love my girl!!

JDRF

My middle son wanted to do fundraising at his school this year for JDRF.  His idea was to hold a dodgeball tournament.  Im so glad his school is so open and willing to be supportive.  There were 9 teams that participated.  I got a few pictures! What a fun way to raise funds for research!! I love it!! Way to go Landon!

not the best pics.. but oh well

Another Diaversary...

This year we decided to do a photo shoot for Madis Diaversary again. last year we did the super hero theme.. These kids fight so hard every day to live a "normal" life.. They struggle with so many things.. highs, lows, sickness, ketones, pump sites, finger pricks, weird looks from people, staring, lots of questions from strangers and friends, the emotional rollercoaster of Type 1... Its a lot to deal with.. So this year I wanted to show how strong and brave our little girl is..What do you think?!

She fights everyday to live a fulfilling life despite type 1 diabetes.  I believe this is possible with a great attitude, lots of bravery and strength!  People could mope and feel sorry for themselves, or they could get up every day and fight this disease!  Is it hard? heck ya! but its a choice.. Type 1 doesnt have to stop you from living a happy, healthy life, but its definitely a daily fight!  We wont let Type 1 win!

 Love this strong girl so much!! We dont celebrate the disease.. we celebrate the strength, bravery and courage Madi shows while living with it! We are proud of you Madi, you are awesome!

We did a couple outside.. here she is showing off her pump site.. She recently prefers her stomach as her site.. which is interesting since before she wouldnt even try it!