Joseph Gets a Day Off

So yesterday Joseph had his eighth sugery and had an additional 19 cm of bowel removed. That equals about 7.5", which brings his total to just over 30". Right now he still has enough bowel to get the job done, but he is approaching becoming a gutless wonder. The doctor had planned to do another procedure today, but after checking the condition of his silo, she felt confident that Joseph could have a day off for the first time this week. With any luck, Joseph can remain stable for the next 24 hours.

Emily has had a busy 2 days. She traveled home to Elgin, and then visited her Great Grandpa Ray. Today, she had a visit from her first cousin, once removed, Jay, whose family added a baby of their own one week before Emily and Joseph appeared. Jay said "Wow, She really is the cutest baby ever! Please don't tell anyone I said that because it will get me in trouble." (oops, he didn't really say that) After visiting with Jay, Emily began preparations to go to her first ever New Years Eve Not-A-Party.



Here are some photos of Emily with her Great Grandma Pauline and also her Great Grandpas Bob & Ray. Here is also one super cute picture that Christa took of Emily napping with her daddy.