They are finally wrapping things up. A "normal" gallbladder removal surgery takes about two hours so they said Avery would take about four. It ended up taking six. That's Avery for ya. Everything went well. Dr. Smithers was able to do the whole procedure laparoscopically!! Go Dr. Smithers!! They removed her gallbladder and two gallstones from her bile duct. She may not have to go to the ICU, they are going to wait to see how she does after they extubate her. All very good news. Thank you for all the prayers.

Aiden is at home having a grand time trick-or-treating tonight (even in the rain). As shy as he is...you would never know it on Halloween. He does not hesitate to say "trick or treat" and "happy halloween" to get his candy!