12:05pm

Ian is in surgery. We haven't received word yet that they have cut, but we are expecting that soon. There is a fair amount of prep work for them to do first.

Day 2 at Mayo

We are now in our room at St Mary's waiting for directions on getting Ian dressed and ready for surgery. I am 98% sure this will continue to be our room throughout our visit. The room # is 3-110

Our phone number is 507-287-4623 (to the room)

Hospitals are always hurry up and wait places. But they have brought Ian some leggos so he is happy. Later today I will go and get our music player and some Cds to bring the spirit into the room.

Day 1 at Mayo

For all of you inquiring minds out there, today was day 1 at Mayo. Mike sat on the kids while Mom, Ian and I went to the 2 appointments, stood in line and talked to doctors for about 4 minutes total.

We did all that work so we could be cleared for surgery. Our report time is 9am tomorrow. We are still looking for sitters :)

all the pics that didnt make the others posts

Galen's winning smile. He got 3rd and also the "best stripes" and "most thinking outside the box" awards. Here is a close up on some veggie cars, and the winner's table- Everyone got to take home something.

Pine Wood Derby

Our troop had it's pine wood derby last night. Here we see our line up. rules, and watching the race.

our other activities

Our other activities for the evening included: chatting, building cars from veggies (for munching) and the screw, nails, screw drivers, hammers and erector set on the tool table. I think everybody found at least several things to enjoy.

life

Galen found himself a pet dragon fly, and the kids on a typical day around here- (Galen and Ewan are trying to catch butterflies in the dandelions.