Ian Karl

Known to his parents-to-be as "Bumper", Ian Karl was born eleven weeks early after his Mom, Barbara developed Preeclampsia. Ian was born on January 22, 2006 and started his life in the new born intensive care unit (NICU) at the local hosptial. Ian Karl's Blog Site follows Ian's journey through his time at the NICU, to his home coming and beyond.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Our year ... and Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!


It's been another wonderful year, one in which we travelled lots including Spain, Italy and USA (Boston, NYC and Cape Cod) and skiing in France. In the UK we went to Center Parcs in Norfolk, to see Dr Who in Cardiff, Wales and Barbara and Steve celebrated their ten year anniversary in the Costwolds. Steve also enjoyed two camping and mountain bike weekends in the Derbyshire Peak District.

We've been to see west end theatre shows and rock concerts in London, to see the royal ballet at the Royal Opera House and Steve and Ian took in football games at Arsenal and Luton and went to see England play at Wembley and to see the Red Sox play at Fenway Park.

Ian and Steve are learning to play the drums, while Barbara learns more moves as she teaches Pilates twice a week. Ian has learned to play tag rugby, has started rock climbing, learned basic sailing skills and continues his swimming lessons. Ian and Steve also went down a coal mine in Yorkshire and with Barbara, went to the top of The Shard in London and to Buckingham Palace (to see the Queen!).

We've hosted several get-to-gethers and fire pit nights as well as family events, which has made for a wonderful year being able to share so many things with so many people. Thank you all for being part of our year and we look forward to seeing you all in 2015.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and our best to you for a wonderful and prosperous 2015.

The Prebble's