Well, we are back from Portland, and the proof is in the pictures! Now that I see the old eye next to the new one, I'm sorry we didn't do it sooner! but, thankfully, Miles could care less. He was actually disappointed that both his eyes would look the same. He was hoping for a compass or an American flag on the new shell! He's a pretty secure fellow! My sister is always joking that when Miles leaves the room, all the kids are left wishing they had a "bad eye" too!

 

It was a pretty amazing process to see them paint the shell. The doctor just sat Miles down and started painting, using the good eye as his model. I guess I expected him to take a photograph and computer generate it somehow! It is complete with tiny red blood vessels - made by applying bits of unravelled red silk thread, no less! Is that amazing, or what?!

 

We also got to visit the Oregon Zoo. That was great for Kates and Miles. We have plans to go back this summer and take the other kids too. Maybe the cousins too! I did post a few pictures, but unfortunately my battery died three animals into the tour! Auntie has all the other pictures, so I will have to figure out how to get them from her.

 

gotta hit the sack - it's been a long week away from home!

Hugs,

Kerrie