Mike Sr came though surgery pretty good last week but then had some set backs that kept him in ICU longer than he liked. He got out today and into a regular room. He’ll hopefully be home later this week. Carol has been real great to him, spending numerous hours in ICU along his side. Mikee went over there a couple times with Reagan and I joining him last weekend. It was nice to see him doing better on Monday. He still has a long road to recovery but he’s working really hard to get better.

Reagan has settled down with the Elmo bit although she still likes to watch him. We let her watch one video a night and that seems to satisfy her need. Her newest word is “Uppie” which is actually “Up please” combined in the way only toddlers know how to do. She’s putting words together to make little sentences such as “more please,” “Hi Rebel,” “Rebel ball.” She picks up on words and actions so well now. It’s so nice to ask her to do something and she does it. She’s also quite the ham and loves to entertain. She says “Hi” to everyone she sees.