We went to Alex's orthopedic surgeon yesterday

~and got great news!

We bumped the appointment up from the 29th to yesterday because we have had some concerns. He has been slowing down a little, complained a little, goes up and down the stairs a lot slower and even has trouble getting on and off the bus. But comparing yesterdays x-rays to old x-rays you can see more growth in the bone, nothing has moved and after an exam the doctor says there is even more mobility than he would have expected! So why the pain and complaints? His body has been through a lot and he will probably have pain a lot more in his life. Something we will all just have to help him through.

Way to go, Alex!! You don't need the brace anymore, and you can do ANYTHING you want to!

And, yes! That's a new family picture! Thanks to my cousin's husband we got our family as well as my whole extended family's pictures taken. I will share more later...