Mike in CVICU

by | Jan 4, 2010 | Mike

Mike is in CVICU. He is doing well and starting to wake up a little. Mike woke up between 9:30 and 10:00 and wanted the breathing tube out. They were finally ready about 10:40 and he was too! He kept motioning for them to get the show on the road. Once that came out...

Mike’s surgery

by | Jan 4, 2010 | Mike

Mike is in the OR being prepped for surgery. We talked to the surgeon before he went back and everything looks good so far. The OR nurse called and all is going well so far. Here is link to an explanation of what is happening to Mike Dr. Petracek just came out and...

Christmas at the Bettertons

by | Dec 25, 2009 | Anabel, Courtney, Main, Natalie

We had a great day today. We were home all day and just enjoyed being together as a family with my mom and Mike’s parents. We were even able to chat online with some family in California. The highlight for me was at the end of the day. Natalie played a christmas...

Visit with Santa

by | Dec 22, 2009 | Courtney, Main, Natalie

Ok somehow we have avoided a visit with Santa for 6 years. We have been honest about Santa Claus only to be told by our children that we are wrong and that he is real. So last year we gave in to peer pressure (our parents) and let them have their own ideas of Santa....