Ear Surgery

Hi all-

A week ago today our girls (Rachael and Hope) went in for ear tube placement to hopefully cure them of the constant trips to the doctors for antibiotics. Since January of this year between the two ladies we have had ~14 ear infections. Luckly we have not developed any hearing loss and to prevent that we decided on the surgery.

We got there at 10AM -- Surgery was at Noon and half-past. Everyone was in the car ready to go home by 2:30. The funniest part of the whole day was when Hope and Rachael where in recovery. A cry into the waiting area from a nurse was "Hope Davis' parents please". We go to the recovery room find Hope just crying uncontrollably. The quote from the nurse "She is a little spitfire". Yup that is Hope. Rachael - being Rachael -- was taking a nap. At around 2pm the nurses said "Okay you can go home now" as both kids started to run around getting into everything.

Aline and I must say that we are very impressed with the nurses and doctors at Children's Hospital . Such a nice group of people. Thank you for making the experience and the outcome better than expected.

Tom Barrington -- our Rector at All Saint's Church in Chelmsford -- also showed up for a better part of the day. Tom it was wonderful to have you here to help us through this simple surgery. Your presence made the time fly by faster and the prayer of support was welcome. Thanks.

Having fun...

A Vacation

Hi all-

Well 2 weeks ago we got back from our very first extended vacation with the twins. It was a very interesting time. We had a family birthday to attend -- you know one of the major 10 milestones -- so we picked up the family and transported them to New York. Now in November we purchased a Toyota Sienna. I was truely amazed at the amount of "stuff" you need to bring to support the twins. The entire back end of the Sienna was full. Floor to ceiling -- wall to wall. It was truely amazing. I should have taken a picture. Aw well. Anyway we had a lovely time at the lake house. It was a ton of fun.

But a vacation that my wife and I have had in the past have forever changed -- and for that we are greatful.

Having fun....