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Lia's cardiologist and ENT appointment last week went really well!  The hemangioma's on her face and throat have not grown!  Some of them are even getting smaller!  We will keep her on the propranolol for as long as needed to help keep them under control.  Her cardiologist said her EKG was perfect, her left diaphragm has moved down some, shes gaining weight and thriving, and her incision continues to heal more and more each week!  At next month's appointment, they will do another echo to see how things are going on the inside after her full repair was done in April.

We are leaving for Wichita tomorrow to pack our things....yep,  we're moving home!  I was offered a job with the SE Polk school district to teach K-3 Special Ed.  I am so thankful for this job opportunity!  I'm nervous to start in a new school, and new position, but so glad that we will be close to our family and friends here in Iowa.  It will be very hard to leave Wichita, as it has been our home for the past 5 years, but know that all the friends and memories we've made there will never be forgotten!  Some plans are already in the works to meet in the middle (KC) with some of my girlfriends this fall!

Keep the prayers coming, as we move, start new jobs, continue with Lia's healthcare, and make a new life for ourselves here in Iowa.  

Jack, Eli and I made sidewalk chalk paint!

Jack had a ton of fun painting the driveway!

Lia and Brynn

Morgan and I hosted a bridal shower for Alex

Ryan turned 31!

Entertaining Jack with bubble while we wait for the fireworks to start.  We went to Prairie Meadows for fireworks!  They were great.

Bubbles!

Lia was all smiles before the fireworks.  Once they started, she fell asleep :)  Better than crying!

Jack's first try at sparklers!

The morning of the 4th at the Norwalk parade.

Lia also slept through the parade.

Jack waving at the floats.  He loved the firetrucks.  Then he saw some go-carts and couldn't stop talking about Grandpa Maury's go cart!

Ryan was a groomsman in Nat's wedding. Spencer flew in from VA for the wedding.  Here is a pic of all the Shields men.

Group shot!  Congrats to Nat and Andrea!

Ry and I at reception.

Comments

Heather said…
Looks like you are having a fabulous time back home! Lia looks adorable and Jack looks like he is growing up so much!
July 5, 2012 at 8:33 AM
Pam the Realtor said…
I am so happy for you that you get to move home and be near family. We lived away from family for 12 years, so I know how hard that is.
July 8, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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