Emmett's Surgery

Today was Emmett's surgery.  We are hoping it will be the last.

He had some major reconstruction done today.  It included having tendons moved/stretched in his right foot, breaking and resetting some fused bones in the same foot, and (my personal favorite) rotating the shin bones in BOTH legs.

He has casts on both legs for 6 weeks.  Plus he has permanent plates and pins in each shin.  The doctor assures me he will not set off metal detectors...we shall see.

Of course, Emmett did beautifully.  He was as cute as ever and won the hearts of all the nurses in Recovery and on his floor.  He really is a lady killer!

Matching bracelets!

A kiss for luck

Post surgery and looking adorable!

Even Patrick the Panda got in on the action!

Enjoying a Popsicle

Personalized door sign made by a volunteer

Check out those beauties!

It only took about 2 minutes for him to master the wheelchair that he will have for the next 6 weeks!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to our Hazel!!!

She is now 8 years old! 

We love you!

A New Name!

I know we told everyone in the world that Yue Lan's name was going to be Elizabeth Jane. 

But that was, like, months ago!  And we got tired of that name.  So, we have been tossing names around for the past few months. 

I have always like Hazel; Eric has always thought it sounded like a witch's name.

Until yesterday.

We finally had to make a decision - a name was needed for her immigration paperwork.

What would it be? 

I asked Eric what we should put down and he casually responded "Hazel."

"What?"  I shrieked.  "Why?  You hate that name!"

"It's been growing on me over the past few months.  I like it now."

"Are you sure?"  I asked suspiciously.  "I don't want you to just give in and accept a name you hate."

"No, really I like it.  I want it to be Hazel."

"Ok, then"  I replied and filled in the paper work before he could change his mind;)

So, our newest daughter's official name is Hazel Yue Lan Sharp! 

A Perfect Prom

I can't believe that Hannah is going to her Junior Prom!

Her gorgeous dress was a Titanic era inspiration and made her stand out as the Belle of the Ball!

She and her date, Fabian, looked darling!  Of course, I could be biased...

CHRISTMAS

HAVE A  MERRY,

MERRY,

CHRISTMAS!

New Picture of Yue Lan!

What a great Christmas gift!

Snowflakes

My seminary class made over a hundred paper snowflakes for an activity we had at church.  I loved them so much I salvaged a few to use in my own decorating.  They are amazingly intricate and beautiful - just like their creators.  I love all of them as much as I love all of my students!