Marek's first Concussion! Hopefully his last!

We were out taking a walk with a friend/neighbor when it happened...Marek's first concussion! It's a pretty weird and scary thing. Marek was riding his scooter about 60 feet ahead of us...just over a tiny hill when he wiped out...the worst part is that I didn't see it but the guy who did said it was a good thing he was waring a helmet(THANK GOD)! My poor baby!

Off to the ER we go...the Dr. said he has a head injury/mild concussion and some really nice bruises(NOT) poor guy :( Tylenol is our friend! We'll see how he feels tomorrow. As my husband says, his first...hopefully his only! Thank goodness he wares his helmet everywhere...need to get another one tomorrow! Public service announcement...always ware your helmet!

One Thank You I Forgot!

To Sam, neighbor and friend! If it weren't for you telling me about EI and convincing me to seek help from this organization then we really wouldn't be where we are today. We have been blessed to have meet and worked with some wonderful people as you know:) Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Last day of services for Lauren :(

Today was our last day of services for Lauren...it's nice to have a break but kinda of weird knowing these people will no longer be a huge part of our lives like they have been for so many months. I have had a weird week...we've had to say goodbye to a few people and I should be use to this being military and all but it doesn't make it any easier. Some are friends and some have become part of the family. What do you tell your daughter when she asks where someone is, yet she doesn't understand the concept of her services being over and that a whole new chapter is about to start.

To all these wonderful ladies that have had such an impact on our lives, we owe you our lives for the care you have given to my little girl. She has come a long way because you all loved her so much to make sure that she had nothing but the best help and education a person could give her. She has become our poster child for the progress she has made and will continue to make because of the skills you all have given her.

To Cheryl, you are our life's blood...you have given us the ability to thrive because of your help and love for Lauren. I don't know what I would have done without your help and organization, your guidance and shoulder have been amazing and other will find out for themselves. May you always have great health and lots of love...you are a part of our family!

To Tracy, you have made me a better parent...I have learned so much from you, yet you aren't a parent yet but you treat Lauren as if you are and as if she was part of your family...Thank you! You are going to be a great parent, this I know because you have a wonderful and loving soul. Your ability to help children is amazing, as I know this first hand and I hope to keep some of the skills with me and continue to use them in everyday life for Lauren's sake. You are family also!

To Chelsea, so young...so new and so good for Lauren! You have been fantastic! You are good at what you do and will only get better with time if you choose to navigate this path. You have been her teacher, her playmate and her friend who cares about who she will become. I hope Lauren turns out to be as sweet as you are :) You have become part of our family also...you have gone through our ups and downs with us and you survived Scott's cooking/smoking you out of the house...good stuff!

To Debbie, thank you for guidance and a shoulder to cry on. You have taught me so much and I will be a better person for it. Your help has brought Lauren a long way...so is so different from when she started and you are the reason! She has made huge strides since we started with you and I will do my best to continue on what you have started :) Thank you very much!

To Priscilla (AKA...Scilla) Thank you for all your pretend play, she loves it and has become very strong at it. You are a wonderful person. Thank you so much again!

To Monica, Di and Bricker, we loved our HIPPO sessions. What a huge impact they have had on us! I have a rider on my hands :) Thank you always!

To Mary, you are a very sweet person and thank you for teaching me PT techniques. They have been invaluable :)

To Alison, you have the best personality and are such a sweet person! I'm glad you got to be a part of our lives! Thank you for caring so much :)

It's amazing how people can affect one's life...to have so many people in our lives who cared so much and loved us enough to help us succeed. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts! We love you all!

Lauren love to ride horses!

About a month ago Lauren started HIPPO therapy, which is occupational therapy on horses...little did I know what a natural she would be. I had hoped since my dad owned horses before we were born that it ran in her blood and it turns out that it does :) She absolutely loves being on a pony, the smile from ear-to-ear is amazing! It really is awesome to see her so happy and so in her element when on the pony...this could turn out to be a very expensive investment in our future...lessons can get expensive :) It all worth it!!

Just checking in.

So it's been awhile since I posted last, so I thought I would just check in. I was in Baltimore last week, had a great time and a few to many desserts.
Mom came in and watched the kids so Scott and I could go to Baltimore together...very nice! We had a great view, great food and great company while there. I was a really nice inner harbor, probably nicer when it's not raining. But that didn't stop us from exploring the place and eating at some great places. We ate at M&S Grill, Phillips Seafood, Edo Sushi, and dessert for Cheesecake Factory...way to many times!
It's nice to be home, I always miss my babies!

Happy New Year!!

So we had a great New Year; we spent it with friends, new friends and mom. The kids had a wonderful time playing and snacking...i think we will be getting a wii. The guys drank beer and played cards. We women talked, watched the kids and ate a ton of food! Thanks Chef Jennie, loved everything!

So I was thinking, life is already good but how can i make it better? I am going to try and reconnect with some friends, accept others for who they are and as another friend said get rid of the ones that do not benefit me at all(not said quite as well by my friend).

I hope everyone gets what they want this year, i hope we all better ourselves for the good and always love yourself!

Happy New Year!!

Christmas!

We had a great Christmas, Santa brought everything we wanted plus! We had a wonderful morning, slightly lazy...but what else is Christmas for but to relax, enjoy family and open presents.

My mother was here with us enjoying the wonderful holiday and then she is off again...Oklahoma next...she is quite the traveler...retirement is good!

Baking was a big part of the holiday's too!

I hope you all have a wonderful and happy New Year!