A weekend away...to the big city

Last weekend Jim and Erin were able to get out of the bubble of the NICU. They traveled to the big city of Saint Paul for Amber and Marc's wedding (we certainly appreciated their presence). On Friday night we all enjoyed a little dinner with Marc's family and the crazy Dallman's (of course). Then, Saturday we had a little sister time and enjoyed some breakfast a walk together in the morning. Later, we met up with the guys to check out the melting ice sculptures at the winter carnival in down town Saint Paul. Of course, the evening ended with a wedding, dinner, and drinking from 'das boot.' (More photos to follow later.)

As for lil' Garret - he's continuing to make forward progress. It appears that his continued apeneas and bradies may be a result of trachea malasia. He's back on the canula, which will hopeful allow the trachea time to heal. His "pod" is currently on lockdown as there was an outbreak of influenza. Therefore, only parents and grandparents are admitted in to see his cute face. The rest of us will have to rely on photos from Erin and Jim. HOWEVER, visitors are still appreciated and can get Erin and Jim out of the pod for a walk or a meal - especially now that the weather is acting like spring again!