I'm excited!!!

We met with the director for therapeutic riding on Monday to see if we could get Brooklyn enrolled in their program. The meeting went great and I am so excited, not only is B going to ride but so is Devin AND Danyelle is going to volunteer there! Woot! I was afraid that they would say Brooklyn was too young because their website says ages 3 and up but she said the younger the better. I brought up Devin having speech therapy and asked if he would be able to ride and she said "absolutely!" He will love it I think, I can't wait to see the look on his face the first time we set him upon the horse. I can just see his little grin in my mind.

Our first day is this Sunday. I know Kathi said they will start B out on a miniature horse at first to get her accustomed to the movement and the rhythm and eventually she will ride the bigger horse. Not sure about Dev, I think I may ask that he be started out on a smaller horse too just to be safe. I am thrilled though, riding is supposed to be so beneficial in all areas of development for the disabled, I really hope she benefits from this! I will be sure to take a ton of pictures! ;)

I don't think I posted about her eye dr. appointment. She still has Strabismus which basically means her eyes deviate. We have another appointment in October and if they don't correct themselves by then he said to plan on doing surgery on the muscles of her eyes.It makes me cringe just thinking about it but I think the surgery is relatively simple and recovery time is short and painless. I was relieved when he said he didn't recommend patching her eye at this time. I went through that with Cody and it isn't much fun.

MIA!!!

I have had a crazy busy week which is my excuse for not posting to my blog. We are leaving tomorrow for our vacation to the Outer Banks of NC, I can't begin to express how excited I am! A week of sitting on the beach, enjoying a few adult drinks ; ) and spending quality time with my whole family. Yesterday Dany and I met my sister at the mall and we got a pedicure and manicure! I haven't had my nails done in years and never had a pedicure so I'm feeling quite pampered this morning. :) I have so much to do today and a few errands to run but thankfully Dale is home to help out.

I will be able to check in during the week and hopefully will be able to get my Weekly Winners up!

See you on the 26th!

What are you thankful for?

I am thankful for so many things in my life but I will just touch on a few.

My husband Dale. He is such a hard worker and a wonderful father. I know that we will be there for each other through this ordeal with Brooklyn and for that, I am thankful for. I couldn't do it without him.

My children, all 4 of them. They are what makes life worth living.

My family, especially my mother and sisters. I know I am fortunate to have such a loving and supportive family and I probably don't tell them enough how much they mean to me.

My friends, new ones old ones and ones I've never met. I am so thankful for their friendship and good thoughts during this difficult time. It means the world to me. And Heather, you rock! Chopsticks! ;)

My health. Knock on wood, despite having some extra meat on my bones I am in good health. Hope it stays that way.

My home. We, or should I say Dale, has put so much work into this house. It was beautiful before but now it's even more so. We are extremely lucky to have such a nice place to call home

There are so many others but since it's late I will give thanks for one more wonderful thing in my life.

Ben & Jerry's!!!!! ;)


Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!