First seizure-free weekend...and LOTS of smiles!

So it has been a week since I've had some down time to blog our family's progress.  It is a GOOD thing because we've been busy getting our lives back to normal!  Erica's recovery has been unbelievable.

Besides resting last weekend, Erica also had a chance to spend time with some of her closest friends.  MJ and Sanne visited on Friday night.  Although I was a bit anxious that increased activity and movement might trigger a seizure, nothing of the sort happened.  It was good to see her cheeks get pink from giggling and activity, and even better when she didn't have a seizure.

Sanne and Erica

MJ and Erica

She rested up on Saturday to prepare for a busy Sunday.  Sam had a great hockey practice, played floor hockey with Mimi and then made dinner for us all! 

Sam in black with white helmet...playing defense as usual!

Team Martino

VS  Team Pallone

               

Chef Sam!

Getting ready for yummy pork chops and grilled potatoes!

Sunday was a great day of celebration. Sanne and Petra (Sanne's mom), hosted a wonderful luncheon for Erica and her "school support group".  What a special group of kids!  Thanks to the Westenbrinks for hosting a great luncheon to celebrate a successful surgery.  Had a great time jumping in leaves, eating Erica's favorite food for lunch, and playing charades.

Ready...Set......

Best Seizure Support Group Ever!

Later that day, Erica was feeling so good, we decided to stop by a Halloween party.  We stayed long enough for the kids to carve pumpkins, visit with friends, and for Sam to win one of the grand prizes for best pumpkin.  I think the sideburns is what won it for him! 

Sam's winning pumpkin!  Sideburns and all!

Mimi was scheduled to leave back for CT on Monday.  We all returned to school and Mimi joined Sue for lunch and successfully embarrassed Erica in the lunch line.  What a wonderful visit with Sue's mom.  Thanks Mom for being there through it all!  We will miss you!!!

Back to School!

Getting goodbye hugs from Mimi in the lunch line!