Surgery number 6 but who's counting?

Since Jolie's been home, she has had several surgeries for cleft palate. In fact, I had lost count, but she asked the other day and we tried to remember them all and we think she has had a total of 6. With the sixth one being last week. 

Awaiting the "loopy" drugs prior to surgery at CHOA

We have had the bone graft surgery on the calendar for a while now, and last week she had that surgery with a little nose revision and previous scar clean up. She knew that she was having the nose and scar revision but didn't realize that she would wake up with visible stitches and swelling and such. I thought she realized that, but she was shocked when she woke up to see the stitches in the mirror. 

She did great though, and even learned to swallow pills after this surgery which is an awesome accomplishment!! It has been a week and most of the swelling is gone, but the stitches are still visible so she won't allow any photos. We look forward to the stitches going away because in one month she will be a flower girl in her big brother's and soon to be sister in love's  wedding.