2023 Rewind!

Who would have thought all this would unfold in the past year?

Our 2023 was jam-packed and turned out to be the grandest one yet! We had our fair share of ER visits in the spring, but nothing could stop James from pulling off some jaw-dropping feats! By February, he had completely bid farewell to the ventilator, got decannulated in April after a sleep study, and had his trach stoma stitched closed in October! We even swapped James' tube feedings from a GJ to a G-tube over the summer. Big wins!

James embarked on his maiden Disney voyage, featuring both a cruise and a Disney World expedition. He even made a star-studded appearance at his first Cutco awards banquet. And just when we thought things couldn't get better, Mike unveiled a shiny new car, right after a routine oil change. We crisscrossed the nation on a 3-week road odyssey, giving James the chance to meet a platoon of family and friends. Once we returned, we decided to make the move to historic St. Augustine! 

Throughout the year, we kept our fingers crossed for a smooth and uneventful pregnancy following a successful embryo transfer in April. We were thrilled to savor every moment of the third trimester, leading up to the joyful arrival of Ella in December! As tradition dictates, we closed out the year with a bang, celebrating James' 3rd birthday on New Year's Eve. This resilient little champion is growing up!

With great anticipation, we're now peering into 2024, ready for whatever it throws our way. It's all about what you make of it, and we're cooking up some exciting plans! 🚀✨