Goodbye 3rd Grade

May 24, 2019, CIC Momma Uncategorized, , 12

Good morning Troops!

This past week has been a very busy one. Our warrior went to the dentist and lost another baby tooth. This doesn’t sound like much to normal people. But for Jilli, it’s huge. As we came to find out, chemo has had an effect on her adult teeth. X-rays show that some of her adult teeth are missing and some did not grow to normal size. This is something we will have to deal with when the time comes. For now, at least her two front teeth are there and slowly coming in; until then she has the cutest toothless smile.

Yesterday she said goodbye to all her teachers and to being a 3rd grader. Yep, there were tears. Fourth grade, lookout! Here she comes!

Enjoy your summer troops!!!!

SALUTE!

Happy 9th Birthday

April 25, 2019, CIC Momma Uncategorized, , 28

Hello Troops!

Our warrior turned 9 years old today. It was “Take Your Daughter To Work” day, so Sienna and Jilli spent the morning at Mercedes Benz of Henderson with General dad. Then had a fabulous lunch at Red Lobster with the family. And after that, we went on an adventure to Lee Canyon for a hike and a little playtime in the snow (what’s left of it.) She wanted Chinese food for dinner and then we sang Happy Birthday with cheesecake. It was a fantastic day. And I will never stop saying how lucky we are to see this day. This is just another milestone that was almost taken away 6 years ago when those ugly words, “your child has cancer” were spoken. Here she is, living…. growing… and making our lives more entertaining everyday. Happy 9th Birthday Jillian. I love you more than words.

A day at the Races

April 6, 2019, CIC Momma Uncategorized, , 2

Thank you so much Make-A-Wish and Tommy Johnson Jr. Grandpa took Jillian and Sienna to the drags today compliments of Make A Wish of Southern Nevada. Not sure who had the best time, the girls or their grandpa Gil! Go Tommy Go!!!!

A Visit from the ToothFairy

March 23, 2019, CIC Momma Uncategorized, , 1

Good morning troops! Our little warrior is creeping up on her 9th birthday next month! So it is crazy that she still has all her baby teeth. Still have no idea whether or not the cancer treatment had anything to do with this or not. However, I have some exciting news! Jillian FINALLY lost her first tooth last night!!!!!

It had been wiggling for over a week now. It’s been driving her nuts and kinda painful. Last night at a restaurant while we were having dinner with Aunt Paula and Uncle Rob, she decided she had enough. She wiggled it until it started bleeding. Then Sienna and I went into the restroom with her. She wiggled it so much that she pulled it out!! The tooth fairy made her first visit and left Jillian a dollar. She was so exited!

So to all of you and the fabulous ToothFairy,

SALUTE!

Go Knights and Make-A-Wish

February 25, 2019, Jillian's Army Uncategorized, , 4

Special thank you to #makeawishsnv, Max Pawn, and especially Nate Schmidt of the Vegas Golden Knights for taking the time to care! My girls had a blast! Go get em Nate and #vegasgoldenknights 💜💛🎗

– General Dad

2nd Annual Cancer vs Construction

February 10, 2019, CIC Momma Uncategorized, , 7

Hello Troops! Been a long time since I have posted. We have been busy living life and I had a slight technical issue with my phone. But now I’m back! Jillian had a yearly scan back in November and I am pleased to say she remains CANCER FREE!! She is enjoying the 3rd grade and taking piano lessons as well as karate classes.

Yesterday we attended the 2nd annual Cancer vs Construction event. This event was sponsored many companies. I need to give a big shout to to a few of these folks….

To my father’s employer Las Vegas Paving, Laurie Mendenhall, thank you so much for putting on this amazing event! And our very own Aunt Paula’s employer NDL Group participated with Jillian’s favorite activity- the sand box! And Fox 5 News…. thanks for covering this event and bringing more awareness to childhood cancers!

You all ROCK! A giant Jillian’s Army SALUTE!!!

CIC Momma

Happy Father’s Day 2018

June 17, 2018, CIC Momma Uncategorized, , 0

Wishing all you fathers out there a safe and happy Father’s Day!

SALUTE!

School’s Out For Summer!

May 25, 2018, CIC Momma Uncategorized, , 3

You know you are all singing that song now… you’re welcome.

Anyway, another school year is in the books. Our warrior finished up 2nd grade with an award in Art. She has come a long way with her drawings. She will be moving on to third grade in the fall and I couldn’t be more proud. Her sister Sienna is moving on to junior high!!! Where is the time going???? Hoping you all have a safe and fabulous summer!

CIC Momma