Walking Distance.

Annie and Gabe live very close to us. We should go over there more often, because they have giant Elmos, and chocolate covered graham crackers.

Just June.

Cast comes off June 6th at 8:20am. Dr. Mehlman suggested that we get her used to the noise of the saw by running the vacuum cleaner.

I pointed out that his mistake was in thinking that I vacuum.

Regardless, I think I'm going to get her a tiny ZZ Top tee for the occasion. She's got legs.

Still Purple.

We are pleased to announce that we have reached the halfway point. Very pleased. Super pleased. Would love a glass of wine pleased.

Scarlett's hip was pronounced "Very, very, stable" by the esteemed Dr. Mehlman. The MRI confirmed it. 6 more weeks of the cast, and then into a brace.

We are spending the night at Children's. Scarlett's procedure was late in the day, and she is still under the affects of the anesthesia. But the difference between the two procedures is vast - Scarlett has very little pain, and although groggy, she is charming the staff, and bending them to do her bidding.

We'll be home in the morning. Thanks to everyone for all your good wishes!

Cast Update

Tomorrow we go back to Children's Hospital for a cast change and an MRI. We aren't willing to call it the halfway point just yet. But God willing, it is.

We'll let everyone know the results. Small chance of an overnight stay, but most likely we'll be home tomorrow evening.

Arts and Crafts.

See? 18 months. She's ready for art school. I think mixed media.

Perhaps we should have specified.

Larry, when we sent you off to Memphis, and told you to meet a nice southern belle, we meant one that lived in the general area.

She is southern, so I guess I can see how you made that mistake. I wonder what she'll think of goetta?

Designer for hire.

Lively chat, and margaritas at Cactus Pear. Ronan, when you are finally done with that silly soy stuff, you too can eat lemons and black beans for a well rounded dinner.

Anne, enjoy this respite. For tips on how to occupy your "time off", check with Kevin. He will be happy to loan you his PS3. Or rather, I will.

As discussed, we could resurrect early Friday happy hours. I mean playdates.