He's Home

Syed Brian is all done and is already asleep in his own bed. He did great and the surgeon is very optimistic about the outcome. He will be in casts for about 3 weeks. We appreciate everyone's kind thoughts. He's been quite a trooper and we're glad he's finished. He has some fashion-forward black boots to go over his casts that will allow him to walk a little easier...all the kids on the playground are going to be jealous.

And He's Off...Again!!!

We're back at Children's Memorial Hospital for Syed Brian's third (and hopefully last) surgery in 8 months. Thank you for all of the kind thoughts! He was in a great mood this morning and was quite a hit at the hospital in his Super Man PJ's. He was stopped by everyone we saw - many were quite surprised that Super Man was smaller in person than on the movie screen...we just smiled and said the camera added about 150 pounds and 4 feet in height. Check back later for more updates.

One Last Look

Here's one of the last pictures of Syed Brian's toes. Tomorrow the extra toes are being removed and his feet are being "re-built." We have mixed emotions about it. In one sense, it will be nice to be able to buy him shoes. I think many see us take him out in public in nothing but his socks and presume that we are careless parents who neglect their child; or some might assume he is a bit of a neanderthal. Either are possible, I suppose. On the other hand, we kind of like his toes; they're cute and are a part of him. We're going to miss having an even dozen. So, wish us luck...soon he will have 10 toes (unless the surgeon can't count).

Taking Grandpa for a Ride

Sometimes you just don't know what to say...

One minute you're listening to a grandfather's stories of immigration, including visits to Amsterdam, and the next minute you're watching the same grandpa being pushed on a toy tractor by his grandson. Clearly, it's the circle of life.

Then and Now

Syed Brian has grown and changed a lot in the past year. However, one thing hasn't changed - he still loves to sleep on his dad. And who can blame him???