Was James First Easter Weekend Cancelled?

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*Updated Sunday, April 4th, 2010*

Every year since I was born, I would go up to Lake Lawn Lodge in Delavan, Wisconsin for Easter weekend with my family. We would drive up on Good Friday, spend the night Friday and Saturday, and drive home on Sunday. It’s been a family tradition for generations. It was something that my maternal grandparents started. Even though they have both passed, we still continue the tradition.

Unfortunately, for the first time in my 34 years it looks like I will not be going up to Lake Lawn. James hasn’t been doing well the past couple of days, and even though he seems to be getting better, I am not sure we want to risk taking him up there. We have been taking care of him at home with breathing treatments and oxygen when needed, but if he happens to take a take a turn for the worse and needs to go to the hospital, we would prefer to take him to our hospital and not some hospital that doesn’t know him. He’s a pretty complicated dude.

 

James sitting in a Nap Nanny chair with a nebulizer mask connected to respiratory tubing, wearing a colorful vehicle‑print shirt. Multiple medical lines and sensors are visible, with a maroon couch and home‑care equipment in the background, capturing a detailed snapshot of pediatric respiratory support and daily life with complex medical needs.
James getting a breathing treatment

 

We have talked about the possibility of going up just for the day, but not stay the night. We’re not sure yet. But in case we don’t make it up to Lake Lawn, grandma dropped off an Easter basket and an Easter book for James.

 

James resting on a red couch with a plush brown monkey Easter basket perched above and a copy of “In Elmo’s Easter Parade” beside him. A peaceful, homey scene capturing early‑childhood comfort, holiday‑themed reading, and quiet downtime.
Easter basket and book from grandma

 

*Update*

We thought James was feeling well enough to take a little trip up to Lake Lawn for Easter so we went up there just for the day Saturday. I was a little bit bummed that we couldn’t stay for the whole weekend, but it was nice to catch up a bit with my aunt, uncle and cousins. Oh, and their buffet dinner Saturday night. MMM. MMM. MMM. I was joking with Stacy that if James wasn’t well enough to go that I would just sneak up there for dinner and come home. It’s that good!

Here are a few pics from the brief trip:

 

James seated in a car seat wrapped in a colorful monkey‑print blanket, wearing a blue bib and looking toward the camera. A small plush monkey rests beside his head, capturing a safe, comfortable travel moment during a car ride.
James and His buddy Max (the monkey) in the car

 

James lying on a colorful quilt while wearing a white long‑sleeve shirt, gray pants, blue socks, and a blue plaid necktie. He rests on a plaid bedspread with bright patterns like bees and trees on the quilt.
All Dressed Up for Easter Dinner

 

Jeff and Stacy standing in front of a stone fireplace holding James dressed in a white shirt, blue‑and‑black checkered tie and gray pants. Jeff wears a striped shirt and dark pants; Stacy a black cardigan over a floral dress. A glowing fire and twig décor on the mantle create a cozy, lodge‑style family portrait.
Family Pic Before Dinner

 

James lying on a yellow polka‑dot blanket while wearing a light blue bunny‑themed onesie with matching bunny‑face feet, and the words "Baby's 1st Easter".
James in his “Baby’s 1st Easter” jammies

 

James was still doing good today (Sunday) so we went to see Stacy’s family for their Easter dinner. More good food!

 

Papa wearing a yellow shirt and patterned gold tie gently kissing James who is dressed in a white outfit with a blue plaid bow tie, while Nana in a pink polka‑dot shirt sits close beside them. Soft light filters through vwindow curtains in the background, capturing a warm, affectionate family moment indoors.
James with Nana and Papa

 

I think James had a good first Easter. It was slightly modified, but hopefully next year we’ll be able to give him the full Easter Weekend experience.