As stated in the title of this entry, "Wow! It's been 2 years!" and I honestly cannot believe it! This July 25th marks our anniversay of Kaitlyn's kidney transplant and all the success she has had. About a week ago we went back to St. Barnabus Medical Center for bloodwork, medication checks, and an overall evaluation and she is moving along at a great pace. She is taller, heavier, has more muscle tone, and is talking a mile a minute! Her doctors were amazed at how much she had to say to them, and how she is really maturing into a big kid!

Speaking of being a "big kid," Kaitlyn is 100% potty trained! Woo hoo! She is really enjoying her big girl status as well- using the big girl potty, wearing special big girl underwear, and sleeping in her big girl bed. And of course, being a great big sister!! Baby Emma is almost 8 months old, and Kaitlyn really enjoys helping her grow up. She loves to take a bath with Baby Emma and wash her, to help feed Baby Emma and decide what she will eat for her meals, and to help make her happy, and play with her...she is a great big sister.

In September she will be starting preschool, or "big girl school" as she calls it. In fact, her preschool is the same one her Mommy and Daddy went to when they were 3 too! What a great tradition to pass along to Kaitlyn- to learn in the same classroom that Mommy and Daddy learned in! We are a little wary of school germs and sicknesses, but we are working hard everyday on handwashing techniques, and learning how to stay healthy.

In other great news, we had our 2nd annual golf outing for Kaitlyn's behalf, and again, it was very successful! The weather was perfect, not a cloud in the sky. And Kaitlyn really enjoyed herself this year, actually understanding the game and how to play it. She was able to cruise around in the golf cart with Daddy, and even take her clubs onto the green to putt in her ball. She was very proud of herself, and we all had a wonderful time celebrating such a good cause. Thanks to all who donated and/or participated in this event....we look forward to next year!