Pictures of the kids 

 

Hi all.  Some weeks it's Monday and then I blink and it's Friday.   My new years resolution, is to update our blog frequently.  The kids are so busy that it would be nice to share some of their accomplishments.

So I'm really going to try.  I figure I can update our blog in the same amount of time I can write a facebook post, so I guess we'll see.

Have a great Saturday 
 

Wow it's been a long time

Since my last post, like 2 years ago, things have happened around here.  Moved, new baby, daughter graduated......So so much.  I will be better about our blog, I promise.  Have an amazing Sunday.

Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon

Last weekend 8 people (Wyatt's Warriors) participated in the Seattle Rock and Roll 1/2 & full marathon. We raised over $7800.00 for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. We talked to other racers along the way bragging about Wyatt and educating people on PPMD and Duchenne MD, especially. It was a humbling experience, in fact, I cried when I walked across the start line. So much has happened to our family in the last 18 months, that I guess it all hit me, that I was there walking 13 miles because I have a sick kid. A kid and thousands like him, who need reseach money to give them a better life. I was amazed by people wishing us well, offering to pray for Wyatt, etc.

A speical thanks to Keith and Alisa Partington
Shylah & Jaime Guzman
Cass Richards
Bill Staffenhagen

Without their fundraising efforts and participation in the race, we would have never raised so much money. I'm honored to have each and everyone of them in my life.

The Staffenhagens

We have been a busy group. Here's what's been happening in a nutshell.


Tom - working hard, running practically everyday, relaxing (not too much)

Melissa - taking care of the kids, driving, taking care of the house, NOT running everyday.

Leigha - almost 16, practicing driving, planning 16th bday extravaganza, made the LSHS cheer team for next year

Anthony - only 13 days of school left - Yeah, being a great big brother to Wyatt

Travis - Baseball, baseball, baseball, need I say more (those of you baseball families out there, now exactly what I'm saying), starting a tournament in a few days, got his first cell phone.

Brady - Preschool is over. Pretty much stays in his jammies all day. Has the biggest imagination ever.

Wyatt - 25 pounds now and growing everyday. Talks all the time. My favorite is, "HI MOM!" so cute. The Rock and Roll Marathon for PPMD is less than a month away. "Team Wyatt" raised over $6400 so far.

Hey family,

We've been a busy group around here. We're working really hard getting ready for the Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon again this year.

Leigha is driving and going to school.

Anthony's playing basketball as much as he can.

Travis just started baseball, he's playing for the Giants this year.

Brady turned 5 and is busy with Preschool.

Baby Wyatt is talking like crazy and just being adorable.

I will post pictures soon.

2009 coming to an end

Brady on his first day of Pre-K

DJ Wyatt !!!!!

Leigha, Travis and Wyatt in "Wyatt & Mommy's Ambulance" on Wyatt's first birthday. "His" paramedics showed up as a big surprise to us, with a little help from Jocelyn.

Pirate Wyatt.

Travis enjoying the March 2009 snow!!!

Anthony on his 13th birthday

We have at an eventful year to say the least. Now that this year is coming to an end our family can look forward to the future. We've certainly gained a new perspective on things, that's for sure. This coming year, we plan to just spend more quality time together as a family. Life gets busy, other things get in the way, but we've made a commitment to our family and to each other to be together as often as possible. They grow up so fast, we don't want to miss a second. We never know what path God will send us on, so we plan to cease every moment. Tom and I are truly blessed to have our amazing children. God trusted us with these beautiful souls and we plan to cherish that gift.