Little Swimmers...

We had such a good time at Lili's 2nd birthdya party on Friday night! Her mommy really knows how to throw a party! For anyone who hasn;t experienced the SJ rec center, it is SOOO fun!

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This number and I are getting to know eachother this week, but it does not mean we're friends! Poor Lydi Bugs has been running a terrible fever for THREE days now. It is re-acting well to Motrin, but it just keeps coming back! I've had her in to the dostor's office twice and they've tested her for everything under the sun, but nothing...all negatives!

High fevers have always scared me! I get so worried and think the worst, but I guess I can't run her to the doctor's office every day jsut to have them tell me the same thing! I hope she's back to her old self soon!

Birthday Call...

Hi Dad, Happy Birthday! This is the part where I would normally say I hope you're feeling OK, we'll see you later. But since I can't really say those things to you now, I'll say this...I love you and miss you every day! I think of you often and I tell Lydia stories and wish that you were around so she could climb on you and have a snuggle and so she could look forward to coming over to visit you! I love going through old pictures and seeing you when life was a little easier for you. I love remembering what a fantastic dad you were and knowing that because you were- I was able to know what to look for in a fantastic husband who loves his family more than anything else. I love that I know when I lose my temper it's a little piece of you that was handed down to me and it's OK. I wish so bad that you were here today to celebrate your birthday! We all miss you and Love you so much. This is one of my favorite pictures of us. I know how much this day meant to you and I'm so honored to when I think of the courage it must have taken for you to walk that day! Until we walk together again, I love you, I miss you, and happy birthday! PS: I know you're OK and we will see you later!

A Few Thoughts...

I first need to apologize for being a lame blogger. It's been a busy couple of months around our house. (as if all of you aren't busy--I'm just more lazy) Anyway, just though i'd jot a few item of interest....

-Lydia met with PT and neurologist from the state. They were so thorough an so nice. They determined that she might be in need of a litte extra help to get caught up to speed on her gross motor skills...she is going to have physical therapy about twice a month and at the end of four months we will re-evaluate with the team from the state and go from there.
-She is talking a lot now and even running (speed walking) away from me. Everyone said I'd hate this, but I actually LOVE it because I know she's making strides.
-We're think about buying a small camp trailer...we are in need of some good quality family time and we're thinking camping migth be our best bet!
-We're looking forward to opening the pool in the next month.
-Work has been insane busy for me lately. I wish it could just be steady but it seems to be feast or famine all the time, name of the game, I guess.
-Gary just got back from the annual Laughlin ride with the Cannons. I was glad they all made it home in one piece(not a street bike fan-I try to tolerate it). He had a great time and said the weather was just about perfect. The best part is the tie die shirt he brought back for Lydi. It looks awesome with her bed head (I secretly love it when she looks a little white trash)
-That's it for now. We'll try to muster up something more exciting real soon.

Oh ya, I got bangs, and went blonde(er). Pleas try to ignore the fact I have no make-up on. YIKES!

I did it

I'm happy to report that Lydia actaully got her hair done today (and no, Aunt Amy wasn't babysitting) I actaully did her hair and it turned out. I wanted you all to see her true potential (as well as mine) Honey, your mommy loves you and I'm sorry it's taken this long...I hope you and I have many good hair days to look forward to!

Update...

Lydia had her big evaluation from the therapist today. He was so nice and she was a little ham! She was really showing off her skills. It turns out she's right on track with everything besides the gross motor skills (walking)...just as we suspected! He did say that she has low muscle tone and pointed out a few things to show that is the case. She'll need a little extra help from us, but she is not far enough out of the normal range to qualify for the physical therapy. The therapist thinks she'll be walking and running in 6-8 weeks-I hope so. We didn't get the humungo back yard for nothin'...I'm hoping for a fun summer of running and playing!

In other news...



She had her first hair cut on Saturday at Cookie Cutters! Isn't she a cutie!

Lydia's 18 Month Stats

We had Lydi's 18 month well-check on Friday and here is what we found out...

Weight: 25 lbs. 12 oz. (70%)
Height: 32 1/2 in. (99%)
Head: 50.4 cm. (98%)

The Dr. said in terms of Lydia's head and height she is about 11 months ahead of most kids her age. It looks like she might be taking right after mommy who was a head taller than everyone all the way through sixth grade and who will NEVER be able to wear a hat in public. Sorry Lydi bug!

In other news...she had pink eye, which is slowly clearing up with the anti-biotics. The doctor said to triple the amount of Miralax we've been giving her to soften her stool (poor thing!) AND she has to start physical therapy because she is not walking well enough for her age. She also has to have a CT scan this week...I am trying to figure out if this is because she is not walking or because her head is so big, or the combination? I may be making a call to the doctor in the morning.