The Big Day

As I type this, Danny is going through his long awaited spinal fusion surgery. It is always weird going to the hospital - it brings back sad memories and wonderful memories all at the same time. Amelia is at the age where she wants to know everything and is very concerned with the well being of everyone who she feels might be hurt. I have been very honest with her about what they are doing to Danny and that he will be fine once he is back home. We took some books about hospitals out of the library and we have been reading them *alot*. As a special send off, we had a really nice BBQ on Sunday with friends and family, cooked up a storm and made up for the possible lack of grilling for the rest of the summer. I haven't gotten any straight answers on recovery or what this summer will look like, but whatever happens, I have these pictures to remind me that there are always more than enough reasons to keep smiling.
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Everyone enjoyed our new volleyball net...

Ari hiding (?) under our train table - that silly Ari!!

Silly faces from silly kids who wouldn't go to sleep after running around all day and night on Sunday...

Silly faces from this morning...

Tante was taking Amelia and Ari to the pool while Bubbie ran errands with Leo and I took Danny to the hospital...

Amelia showing off her Elmo undies she borrowed from Ari...

Ari and Amelia demonstrating how GIANT the pizza was...