End of the Year

 As is always the case at this time of year, life has been CRAZY!

Two weeks ago Mimi and PopPop had a vow renewal ceremony. Both kids participated and it was nice day focused on family.

Besides our usual horseback riding craziness, we have had extra ballet rehearsals to prepare for our spring performance and Maddy's end of year festivities at school!

Health wise we are hanging in there. My knee is getting better, but still sore most evenings. Alex is struggling with some concerning GI issues and Moo is struggling with her usual joint pain and her eyes have gotten quite a bit worse so she got to choose some new glasses! Overall, we are doing pretty well though. 

Thank you for all of you who lift us in prayer and support us.

We love you!

Ali

Getting back to Normal

Just a quick update since not much is going on!

 It has been a month since my knee surgery and I finally feel like I am getting back to some semblance of normal. It has definitely been a slower process than I had hoped. I saw my surgeon this week for my one month follow-up. Overall, he is happy with my recovery. I still have some swelling and bruising, but it is minimal. I have also developed some "catching or popping", but we are just watching it at this point. I am back to driving and am all set to start PT. Unfortunately I am still restricted on any other exercise for at least 6 more weeks. But I am happy to be back to getting around a little easier for sure!

Otherwise the kids are pretty much the same...We are finishing up our end of the year activities and spending lots of time at the barn. Both kids have been pretty stable health wise. Alex has some increasing GI issues that are painful and we are keeping an eye on. Mad's headaches are finally under control. Now we are just trying to get some more weight on her. She also had a nasty ear infection this week. 

Maddy and Julia at Volunteer Appreciation

Maddy and Tammi

Maddy, Julia and Sarah

Maddy's First Belt Buckle

Summer Theater Auditions

With Mimi on Mother's Day

Riding Freddie for the first time

Ready for Field Day

My Horse Girl

Maddy and Brooke

Brookelyn, Brooke and Maddy

Julia, Maddy and Brookelyn

Maddy's BFF's

Maddy and Gabby

We are so grateful for our friends and family and all the ways they bless our life! Please continue to pray for the kids health and my recovery.

Ali