Blizzards and bears

Well, as it turns out, Emma didn't get to spend alone time with Mom except while we were in the hospital.  we spent Friday night in Fairfax Hospital while a big snowstorm swirled around outside.  Our very good friend, Rickey, came to pick us up in white out conditions - you could not see a THING.  Pretty scarey - but for a southern boy, he sure knows how to drive in the snow.

The snow on Friday caused school to be cancelled for the following week, bummer.  But we made the best of it baking cookies and relaxing between playing in the snow.  Emma didn't complain about having to share Mom, but she did complain about not being able to go sledding.  "Dr. Fetter only said I couldn't jump around - he didn't say anything about sledding!"

She is recovering well - the worst part was coming out of anesthesia after being under 6.5 hours.  The best part was all the presents she got from her family and friends :).  Can you believe that this little bear was delivered with a fruit basket at the height of the snowstorm?  I should have asked the delivery boy to bring us some milk!

She loved the bear - it looked just like her with the bandage on the same side and everything.  Thank you Grace and Vicki!