Last Surgery

The day has finally arrived.  We knew this surgery was coming and with courage and determination Aly met this next obstacle with a positive attitude and high hopes that this is the final step to the fullest recovery possible under the circumstances.  We have seen so many little tender mercies as Aly has gone through this "experience".  Dr. Tarlow is one of those blessings as he has been attentive and very conscious of every decision made for a recovery that Aly can live with.  This surgery was originally planned to attach both the ACL and PCL.  Dr. Tarlow was optimistic and hopeful that the ACL would adhere on its own, but needed to open up the knee to know exactly.  He had pre-drilled holes during the September surgery in anticipation of this surgery making this experience quick and less evasive.  He was right.  Only the PCL needed to be replaced, the surgery was a success and within 6 hours, we were headed home with Aly on crutches and feelling well enough to watch a movie at night. Little miracles today!

 

 

 

 

 

It was a Perfect Day!

Pictures speak a thousand words.  I can't describe the feelings of this day in a simple blog post.  Happiness for our sweet daughter and her wonderful husband, joy in having family all around, nervousness in anticipating the crowd at the reception, gratitude for so many family and friends who helped make this day nearly perfect.  So many pictures to choose from, so many emotions to share.  This was truly a little heaven on earth.
How we love Aly and Eric!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridal Pictures

Aly and Eric's wedding is just around the corner....or next week!  It is a very busy time at the temple as the Easter pageant has already begun.  Usually, bridal pictures are done in the evening, but with large crowds every night, pictures were done at 5:00 a.m.  It was early, but the pictures turned out beautiful!  Aly started her morning with her favorite food....waffles.  Cassie, a very talented cousin, came over in the wee hours of the morning to do Aly's hair.  We love Cassie!!  I drove Aly to the temple where she met Jacque and Nate (from Still Life) and of course Eric!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

And my two favorites...