Weekend Warriors

So, we've been busy for the past two weekends.  Last weekend we went back to our old stompin' grounds...Muskingum College (er...Muskingum University).  We had a great time at Homecoming activities and then went to New Phila to spend the night.

This weekend, Justin and had another date night (for his birthday - Happy Birthday, sweetie!).  We went to see Roger Waters perform "The Wall'...it was very cool.  The girls spent the night with Grandma Jan, Aunt B, and Lynsi - they had tons of fun making chocolate candies (and eating most of them), watching movies and playing.  Today, we went to the Circleville Pumpkin Show and had a wonderful time. 

Pumpkin Patch

Today we all spent the day at Circle S Farms.  We rode the hayride, picked pumpkins in the fields, bought pumpkin doughnuts, hung out in the hay cave, and had lunch.  We had a wonderful time! 

We love our Buckeyes!

Go Bucks!  OH - IO!!!  Here are a few family photos, showing our support!

Aortic Valve Stenosis

UPDATE:  Elle did great during her echo and didn't need to be sedated!  She is still in the mild-moderate range!  Her cardiologist did say that we would eventually need to correct her bicuspid aortic valve surgically, but the longer that we are able to wait, the better.  Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers! 

I haven't posted about Ella's heart condition before, mostly because it has been stable.  Ella has a condition called aortic valve stenosis.  Basically, her aortic valve is not formed properly, causing a "murmur"...this could lead to a number of other issues, but so far, so good.  Ella's condition is in the mild-moderate range and has been since diagnosis.  We have been trekking to Nationwide Children's Hospital since Elle was around 6 months old to keep an eye on her heart.  We are going back today and are scheduled for a sedated echocardiogram and EKG.  Last time Justin and I took her for this procedure, she sat still and allowed the tech to get all of the pictures that she needed - so she didn't need to be sedated.  I'm not sure what is going to happen this time...so, keep us in your prayers - first and foremost, please pray that her condition doesn't worsen, second, please pray that she allows the tech to conduct all of the testing required or they will need to sedate her.  I'll update you on the results when we return.

Thanks!

TIRED!

We're....on the road again...just can't wait to be on the road again....

Back to school, back to school....

I'm sleepy!  Probably won't be hearing much from me for a little bit...

Life is good!

Speaking of Pelotonia...

Justin did it!  It was awesome, amazing, totally cool...from Friday evening's opening ceremonies to Justin completing his 43 mile ride....It was fantastic!  Here is a quick photo recap of the events this weekend.

Opening Ceremonies, Homage T-shirt

Getting ready for the ride, and cheering on Daddy!

Yeah, Daddy!!!  Ella was a great little cheerleader, telling the riders, "Great Job, Everyone!" and "I love you guys!"

Amanda Clearcreek High School has a great playground that the girls played on after we met up with Daddy!

Justin, we are OH SO PROUD of you!  You have done an amazing thing, raising money for a cancer cure!  Can't wait til next year!  LOVE YOU!!!!  xoxo