We are not sure what has struck the house, but Aine has had an on and off temp for over a week and Liam is now barking like a seal.

We did not end up going to Chicago this year; instead Liam will be getting a new sword.  Shawn and Liam would like to do a team form when they are both Black Belts. 

We had our first visit at Mayo which was a good visit.  We got all of her appointments setup, which we have needed to reschedule two of them already due to illnesses and another will be canceled tomorrow if the kids don't turn the corner :/

Liam is practicing for his youtube channel (he is very hopeful that he will get to start one - we'll let you know if happens.

Aine is practicing hard for her dance recital and anxiously awaiting her costume to arrive.

New Start!!

Well....

 We have finally made the leap of faith, and have started the venture of changing Aine's health care over to Mayo Clinic.  We had our first appointment yesterday which was a get to know you appointment and an appointment to figure out what Dr's she would be seeing there.

We got a very thorough history taken and a team of Dr's was set up and we are verifying the schedule of appointments.

I'm thinking it's going to be a crazy ride the first year; trying to figure out logistics and learning a new facility, but I feel good.  Good about our decision and good about the care that she is going to receive.

Thanks for all your well wishes, thoughts and prayers!!

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!

I hope that your holidays have been wonderful and your new year is starting out well.

The kids have been have a great time with each other and spent most of the break playing with their new toys.

Liam is into Harry Potter and we are currently reading the books.  He was excited to receive some Lego sets from Harry Potter.

Aine is into Lego girls and hatchimals, so she couldn't get enough of her presents :)

Shawn is working towards running another marathon.  It's great to see him excited about running again.

Liam has earned his Black Belt and is working towards his 2nd degree.  He would like to start on the swim team - so we will be looking into that also. 

Aine has continued with Karate and added Dance to her exercise. 

She had 2 heart caths this year, both of which went well (there was a Major bump in the road on the first one, but we will discuss that at a later date).  Another winter without surgery :) :)

Shawn is working towards his Black Belt - he is guessing a years time.

I know that there's more, but I have Fibro brain right now, so I'll write again later!