I have been rolling my ankle a couple to few times a year for the last 10 years. It’s never been really a big deal, just some ice, ibuprofen, and I’m back on my feet in a day or 2.

In May, I had a particular bad inversion while walking down the stairs with Teo… It was very awkwardly twisted, as my body shifted to protect Teo. I could tell this sprain was different. The pain reduced, but never really went away. I went to an orthopedic doctor, who ordered me custom shoe orthotics, and started me on physical therapy.

That was going fine for a few weeks, until my ankle rolled again. I never have had 2 inversions that close in time. I then had an MRI, and they identified several torn ligaments, tendon sprains, and effusions.

We are trying some physical therapy, but it is very likely that I will need to have re-constructive ankle surgery.

The kids and I went to the beach on wenesday and had a lot of fun! Mateo hasn’t been to a beach since he was a tiny baby so i knew i had to get video beach

We did not forget about precious Isabela’s Birthday!  As most bloggers have encountered…  The “Save” button, and “Publish” button, while close in proximity, and similar in appearance… do not achieve the same result. 

Bela is 3 years old going on 15.  She is simply amazing with her vocabulary, reasoning, and imagination.  We have a family tradition of telling a story before bedtime.  Usually it’s a bible story, sometimes we read, or just make one up.  Bela has decided it is her job to make up the bedtime stories.  You would not believe the stories she comes up with.  We have such a brilliant and creative  girl.

For her birthday Bela asked… (Multiple times) to go camping.  So we headed out to Cleary Lake Park Reserve, and spent the weekend out there.  This was our first camping trip of the season and we had a blast.

It’s a mellow spring around the Doar house.  Rob is finishing up his business traveling or the foreseeable future with a trip to Panama, and Kirstie and the kids are enjoying the lovely weather and budding plants.  Happy Birthday Bela!  We love you!

 Mateo is one today!  What a fast year! I can’t believe that a year ago he was in the hospital.  Now Mateo is a big active playful boy! He loves being with his sister. He loves to eat and eat ,there is nothing he doesn’t like!  Another thing he loves to do is dance! He is a fun little boy and is growing so fast! I thank God that he is a healthy little boy!

We finally had a break in the rain here and got out on the trails here at Pine Knob Farm in Bethlehem, NH. Bela has been enjoying a wide variety of new scat and tracks from moose to eastern coyote. \n\nAs I write I’m enjoying the trails with Dave Tellman. Bela and Teo are at the local bookstore with Grandma Tanya. \n\nSad that we only have 2 days left, but we will get the most out of it.\n\n\n