Both boys celebrated birthdays this spring. With some downtime in the hospital I decided to take some time to update my blog with birthday interviews. Much to my dismay - I have been a little behind in this area. Here's to recommitting to yearly interviews.
Carter enjoyed a day fishing with his buddies and brother. We also celebrated with a family dinner. To cap it off he was able to go Bass fishing with friends and caught his personal best.
Carter is an old soul and has endured many trials this year. He has spent time away from his family because of Miles's medical needs, but hasn't complained once. He is an invaluable help at the new property and can often be found driving whatever vehicle or tractor is available to complete various tasks. He's earned a degree in construction with helping on the new house and has learned a tremendous amount. Carter also hasn't been able to go to school in person since October in order to help keep his brother safe. He still loves baseball and continues to grow in his knowledge, strength and skillset. We are very proud of the young man that he is and love him dearly.
Name: Carter Bradley Isbell
What is your favorite thing to do: Play baseball, go fishing and hunting.Who is your best friend: Wyatt and Finn and Miles
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Toy: My .17
Favorite Food: Bucksteaks
Favorite Drink: Pepsi
Perfect Day: Going hunting and then going 4 for 4 in a baseball game with a homerun.
What do you want to be when you grow up: A Major League Baseball Player
What will you miss about being 11: I don't get to play 11U baseball.
What are you looking forward to about being 12: Buck hunting
What are you really good at: Hunting and baseball
What are your chores: Feeding pigs, feed the horse, burning piles, wood, anything I am asked to do. Driving the tractor or skidsteer.
What makes a good person: Being nice to everyone and not arrogant.
Favorite thing to watch: SF Giants Baseball and Bass fishing
Favorite thing about school: Seeing friends
Something you can work on: Doing what I am asked to do.
Favorite thing to hunt: Ducks N Bucks
Favorite animal: Dog
Favorite truck: Ford F350
Things I am proud of: My brother and my Papa because they are strong and they fight hard.
Person I look up to: My dad
Miles turned double digits on April 18th and he spent an entire week celebrating. He was mostly just excited to be out of the hospital and he sure made the best of his week. He also went fishing with friends and celebrated with a family dinner. To cap it off our friends let us use their facility which includes bowling, pool, axe throwing, and foos ball. Miles rounded out the day with 20 friends by dancing on the bar while his buddy belted out "Don't Stop Believing". The day after his birthday we checked into the hospital for round four of chemo and Miles was treated to a decorated room, singing, and his own birthday cake.
Name: Miles
What is your favorite thing to do: Shoot squirrels
Who is your best friend: Wyatt and Finn and Carter
Favorite Color: I don't have a favorite color
Favorite Toy: My .22
Favorite Food: Mom's spaghetti
Favorite Drink: Izzes
Perfect Day: Any day I am not in the hospital.
What do you want to be when you grow up: A veterinarian
What will you miss about being 9: Nothing. See ya nine.
What are you looking forward to about being 10: More privileges.
What are you really good at: I am good at making things.
What are your chores: Feed pigs, feed dog, brush dog. Whatever I am asked to do.
What makes a good person: Being yourself.
Favorite thing to watch: Original MacGyver
Favorite thing about school: Lunch
Something you can work on: Cleaning up after myself.
Favorite thing to hunt: Squirrels
Favorite animal: My dog Charlee
Things I am proud of: Getting through four rounds of chemo and radiation.
Person I look up to: My papa, my dad and my cousin Mason
