Finally... a new post

Finally.. I am posting a new picture of our little man. We have been super busy the last several months. As many of you know my Gramma Gram was in a terrible car accident and broke many bones in her neck and had for a while, a halo. She has been through so much what with the surgeries, physical and speech therapy etc. We are really hoping to see her soon. From what my mom says she will be leaving the hospital to get more care and will be at Holy Cross in South Bend. The one picture is of her (the only digital I have- all the rest are printed) . From what I have heard she just passed the swallow test and can now eat and drink. Keep her in your prayers that she fully recovers. I love her so much.

Also,recently I was able to have a visit with my Dad. We haven't seen each other in quite awhile, and it was really nice to see him and for Grandpa Jim to be able to see the little man. The other picture is of him and the little guy. :) It was a nice visit- we took Aid to the park in the city.

Other big news- Ken and I have QUIT SMOKING! Yay!! It has been three weeks now and we seem to be over the worst of the cravings part. I don't remember it being so hard the last time I quit before I was pregnant with the little man. It is funny becuase Ken and I chew gum constantly and so now Aid chomps and pretends he is chewing gum too. It is amazing how much he imitates us- so I am super glad we quit. It is so nice to breathe!

Finally, Ken has surprised us with a trip to Hawaii this coming up weekend. It was supposed to be a surprise for Aidan's big birthday present- but I found out! He is so sneaky. He should know better- I figure everything out! HA! :) He is such a great guy :)

We will be flying to Kona on Sunday, and while there Ken plans to do some flying over the volcanoes. They have a little lagoon at the hotel that is supposed to have some pretty good snorkeling- so that should be lots of fun. Ken and I have been singing the hawaii five- o theme song all week. I will be sure to post lots of pictures when we get back.