This surgery has been looming on the horizon for several years. We are still getting through it, but I’m so thankful the hardest part is behind us. We left at 4:30 am to get there in time for her 6:00 check in. But at least she had a sleep mask. Waiting was easy- she was Read More
Tessa’s Surgery
Tough Like Tessa
I haven’t done a “Tough Like Tessa” post in awhile….because things with her have been smooth sailing for awhile. And we have been so thankful. During her last visit with her team at Mayo, they decided that they next course of action for Tessa would be surgery on the malformation on her leg/groin. This area Read More
First Snow
The other evening big, beautiful snowflakes started falling from the sky. It didn’t amount to much at all, but these two girls still managed to play in it for over an hour. Apparently it even required ski goggles. Realizing they were going to stay out there for more than just a few minutes, we decided Read More
Trimming the Tree
This weekend we got our tree all decorated. Well, mostly decorated. We need a new star and I might add more ribbon, but she’s up and sparkling and bringing joy. And of course the most exciting part of the decorating the tree is climbing the ladder. Or decorating the ladder. And yourself. Every year I Read More



