Stacy says: Happy New Year!
Kelly says: We had a great Christmas with my family. My brother and sister were able to stay another week with us. Whoo-Hoo! We are anticipating a very Happy New Year, and a very Happy Birthday in January!
Katelyn says: I stuffed Santa's underwear this week. Santa's shoes are black and fat.
Sarah says: Thank you Bubba and Kayla for my present.
LizBeth says: Wah, Wah, Wah.
Kayla says: I hope everybody has a Happy New Year! (Go Sooners!)
Bubba says: I like pie. (Sooners stink!)
We are having a good time enjoying the nice weather out here. This year has flown by. It did not start out the way we had planned, but has definitely come around as a great one. God is so good to our family!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Oh my - I have a lot of pictures to show, but can't find the camera right now! I will have to add those tomorrow. We are getting ready for Christmas here! I think even LizBeth is getting excited. She said "Bub-ba" this morning. We're pretty sure she was talking about my brother because that's what we call him. My family will be here Tuesday and I will have Santa Fe soup waiting along with some cheese enchiladas from a local restaurant. Oh and Puppy Chow. By the way, Liz really likes powdered sugar! (That's probably why she's so excited for Christmas!)
Last week during PT, a new lady came to see the Princess. She adapts toys with electronic buttons to make it easier for the children to play. I asked her what her opinion of Liz was and she said she thought the drive to do things was there, but LizBeth has so many obstacles to overcome to do even simple tasks. She placed this really big, blue button between LizBeth's knees and showed Liz how to put her legs together and turn on the vibrating cushion. The PT showed her once, and Liz remembered what to do. We were all so excited for her! She could turn it on and off. It was pretty cool. Liz gets tired pretty easy, but the only way for her to make improvements is to be pushed a bit. Stacy is better at this than I am. One day, Liz was on her tummy trying to hold her head up. She started fussing and yelling, so Katelyn said "Come on, Lizzie. You can do it. Hold you head up." Sarah responded with "She doesn't have to if she doesn't want to." Little Stacy and Little Kelly!
LizBeth's g-button fell out last Friday. Stacy was able to insert another one without any problems and remain his composure. Yeah right! He did insert another one, but I'm not sure about his composure. He said she was fussing and whining (that's not Liz's typical behavior) so he picked her up to see what was wrong and felt something poke him. When he raised up her shirt, the button fell out. He laid her in the floor, ran to get the back-up button, filled up a syringe with 5ccs sterile water, and readied himself for surgery. When he opened the new button packet, he found a 10cc syringe and shouted at it. He called me to confirm the need for only 5ccs and hung up. He proceeded to put the new button in and then collapsed on the couch. LizBeth took a nap too. There is never a dull moment in this house thanks to LizBeth!
Katelyn and Sarah had their picture made with Santa last night. They stayed all night with some friends and had a Christmas Sleepover. Katelyn sang for the crowd and Sarah had no idea what she wanted for Christmas. But, they had a good time. Katelyn and Sarah are getting the usual 6 and 8 year old girl things. But Liz is Liz so she's getting, a light-up Snowman that she chose herself by reaching for it, a jingle bells door hanger that she once again chose and some pony tail holders to hold in her hands. She has also taken a liking to Stacy's silky beanbag pillow, so I found her a Cars one at Wal-Mart. Stacy can have his back on Christmas day. Christmas will indeed be a blessed one this year.
Last week during PT, a new lady came to see the Princess. She adapts toys with electronic buttons to make it easier for the children to play. I asked her what her opinion of Liz was and she said she thought the drive to do things was there, but LizBeth has so many obstacles to overcome to do even simple tasks. She placed this really big, blue button between LizBeth's knees and showed Liz how to put her legs together and turn on the vibrating cushion. The PT showed her once, and Liz remembered what to do. We were all so excited for her! She could turn it on and off. It was pretty cool. Liz gets tired pretty easy, but the only way for her to make improvements is to be pushed a bit. Stacy is better at this than I am. One day, Liz was on her tummy trying to hold her head up. She started fussing and yelling, so Katelyn said "Come on, Lizzie. You can do it. Hold you head up." Sarah responded with "She doesn't have to if she doesn't want to." Little Stacy and Little Kelly!
LizBeth's g-button fell out last Friday. Stacy was able to insert another one without any problems and remain his composure. Yeah right! He did insert another one, but I'm not sure about his composure. He said she was fussing and whining (that's not Liz's typical behavior) so he picked her up to see what was wrong and felt something poke him. When he raised up her shirt, the button fell out. He laid her in the floor, ran to get the back-up button, filled up a syringe with 5ccs sterile water, and readied himself for surgery. When he opened the new button packet, he found a 10cc syringe and shouted at it. He called me to confirm the need for only 5ccs and hung up. He proceeded to put the new button in and then collapsed on the couch. LizBeth took a nap too. There is never a dull moment in this house thanks to LizBeth!
Katelyn and Sarah had their picture made with Santa last night. They stayed all night with some friends and had a Christmas Sleepover. Katelyn sang for the crowd and Sarah had no idea what she wanted for Christmas. But, they had a good time. Katelyn and Sarah are getting the usual 6 and 8 year old girl things. But Liz is Liz so she's getting, a light-up Snowman that she chose herself by reaching for it, a jingle bells door hanger that she once again chose and some pony tail holders to hold in her hands. She has also taken a liking to Stacy's silky beanbag pillow, so I found her a Cars one at Wal-Mart. Stacy can have his back on Christmas day. Christmas will indeed be a blessed one this year.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
No new pictures this time, but it is time for an update! LizBeth is doing well. She spoke out at the business meeting tonight at church. It was quiet funny. Katelyn is cured and Sarah is still well. Stacy and I are going to the gym together twice a week. It's a lot of fun when we're not so sore. :)
Our Christmas plans by Katelyn and Sarah:
Wait for Poppy and Nana and Bubba and Kayla to get here. Eat Puppy Chow and enchiladas until we get sick. Open presents after two hours of sleep and then let Nana cook all day. She will make pancakes for breakfast and then all her yummy food. Poppy will help a little bit. We will eat and watch movies. Then we will drive around and look at Christmas lights. Sounds good to me! We are getting excited.
Our Christmas plans by Katelyn and Sarah:
Wait for Poppy and Nana and Bubba and Kayla to get here. Eat Puppy Chow and enchiladas until we get sick. Open presents after two hours of sleep and then let Nana cook all day. She will make pancakes for breakfast and then all her yummy food. Poppy will help a little bit. We will eat and watch movies. Then we will drive around and look at Christmas lights. Sounds good to me! We are getting excited.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Katelyn is improving. This is a pretty pitiful pic if you ask me. She was able to go back to school today after a week off.
This is how to make a smile. 1-You must first be in the right postion.
2-Then the tongue comes forward.
3-Finally, you show all six teeth! 
2-Then the tongue comes forward.
3-Finally, you show all six teeth! What is going on here?!
LizBeth is sitting up for her PT. Way to go, Liz.
This was taken the night after Thanksgiving. After all the cooking and talking, LizBeth wanted a little peace and quiet!
Well, we are all doing well now. LizBeth had her second RSV vaccine. Katelyn is much better. Sarah had a headache and slight temp today, but we are not allowing her to get sick. If she even thinks about it, she's grounded! We had a Happy Thanksgiving complete with turkey and pies. We are thankful for all God has done for us. He is a great Father. We are especially thankful for having Elizabeth here with us, and for your prayers on her behalf. Thank you so much.
LizBeth is sitting up for her PT. Way to go, Liz.
This was taken the night after Thanksgiving. After all the cooking and talking, LizBeth wanted a little peace and quiet!
Well, we are all doing well now. LizBeth had her second RSV vaccine. Katelyn is much better. Sarah had a headache and slight temp today, but we are not allowing her to get sick. If she even thinks about it, she's grounded! We had a Happy Thanksgiving complete with turkey and pies. We are thankful for all God has done for us. He is a great Father. We are especially thankful for having Elizabeth here with us, and for your prayers on her behalf. Thank you so much. Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Katelyn is feeling better today, but the doc said we still had a very sick little girl on our hands. She's had 3 shots of Rocephin, and 5 different meds. (2 antibiotics, 2 meds for the breathing treatments and 1 steroid) After her check-up on Monday, we should be good to go. Thank you for your prayers.
LizBeth is feeling great. She had PT on Tuesday and did really well. Liz can push with her arms and legs now, so we have to work on pulling. She's not really interested in that yet. She does, however, like to bounce and "fly." She is so much more vocal now. We have a joke with our PT that Stacy works on physical therapy and I work on speech therapy. That is rather fitting, ya know.
Sarah is feeling well too. She went with us to the doctor this morning. Katelyn was nervous about shot #3, and was sitting close to me in the waiting room. Sarah was playing in the toy room. After a few moments of that, Katelyn said in her best mom voice, "Well, I'm going to have to go tell her not to be so loud!" I intervened and prevented a possible catastrophe.
One of my little students said "Thanks Happygiving," when we began to practice our program. So "Thanks Happygiving" to everyone!
LizBeth is feeling great. She had PT on Tuesday and did really well. Liz can push with her arms and legs now, so we have to work on pulling. She's not really interested in that yet. She does, however, like to bounce and "fly." She is so much more vocal now. We have a joke with our PT that Stacy works on physical therapy and I work on speech therapy. That is rather fitting, ya know.
Sarah is feeling well too. She went with us to the doctor this morning. Katelyn was nervous about shot #3, and was sitting close to me in the waiting room. Sarah was playing in the toy room. After a few moments of that, Katelyn said in her best mom voice, "Well, I'm going to have to go tell her not to be so loud!" I intervened and prevented a possible catastrophe.
One of my little students said "Thanks Happygiving," when we began to practice our program. So "Thanks Happygiving" to everyone!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Katelyn has pneumonia. Stacy took her to the doctor because she hasn't been feeling well, and that is the reason why. Bless her heart. She is being such a trooper though. LizBeth and Sarah are doing well. They're napping together right now.
Stacy's parents are coming to our house for Thanksgiving. Each year at the school, someone donates turkeys to all the teachers for Thanksgiving. Isn't that great?! So, we are having turkey and pies. The desserts are the most important meal in this family! hehe
Stacy's parents are coming to our house for Thanksgiving. Each year at the school, someone donates turkeys to all the teachers for Thanksgiving. Isn't that great?! So, we are having turkey and pies. The desserts are the most important meal in this family! hehe
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