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Back in MA

After a week at Fort Myers Beach with Ryan's Family and a long drive home for Ryan, we are now back in MA.  The weather is beautiful, everything I've wanted since being in FL.  You don't realize how much you miss that cool breeze coming in the window until your away from it for so long.  Hailey has had a bad cold since we've been back so she hasn't been herself but hopefully she will be back to her happy self  very soon. 

We have been busy talking about and planning Hailey's first birthday party which is in a week and a half!  I cannot believe she is almost one already.  It's crazy how time flies.  She is definately close to walking but not quite there!  She loves pushing her toys around and standing on her own.  She has taken a few steps but not too many yet!  Last night for the first Pats game, she learned how to throw her arms up in the touchdown position.  She was so excited and proud of herself!  She has also found the stairs which really scares me!!!

I have been feeling okay.  My shoulder has really been bothering me and the muscle spasms are still there.  Hopefully my surgery will be in November and everything will start to get better from there!

We have been staying with my parents since we've been back and I can't thank them enough for all of their help!  They have been there for me so much and without them I dont know what I would do!!

Ryan has been studying for his test that he is taking next Wednesday and we will probably go look at some places in NH after he takes that!  

I have been looking for some people with kids to get together for some (free) playdates so Hailey can play with some other kids!  If anyone wants to meet me at the playground or something let me know! :)

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