We have arrived in Baltimore after a very relaxing vacation at the beach. The temperature was in the 40's most of the week so we had the beach to ourselves! The kids loved running from the waves and digging in the sand. We will post some pictures when we can.

Eleanor's surgery is this morning. She was very excited about everything and has been charming everyone she meets. Of course it helps that everyone she meets seems to give her some kind of gift or treat. We are going to have to rent a U-Haul for the way back! She doesn't even bat an eye about surgery. She went back telling the anesthesiologist jokes and talking about her new stuffed polar bear Fluffy from her aunt Molly.

I am currently listening to her surgeon talking to another family about their child's surgery, while Eleanor is still in surgery. It is a strange feeling, but I am sure she is in good hands...good news, it is not as bad as it sounds. He found us afterwards and Eleanor is done! Everything went as expected. We should be able to see her very soon.