Summer 2015

May 20th marked four years since Abby had emergency brain surgery to stop a massive bleed deep inside her cerebellum. And just two days ago we got this on video.

High top shoes + proper motivation = AWESOMENESS!!!
Abby will do anything for sweets. We put out a box of ice cream sandwiches and told her she could have one if she walked to it. Way to go Abby!! Her physical therapist recommended that we find Abby some high top shoes for better support and stability. The shoes definitely seem to be making a difference! Keep it up Sweetheart!

Abby started answering questions using YES and NO cards. This is something we tried years ago but she had no interest in it and refused to use them. I came accross the cards a couple months ago and decided to try it again. To my surprise, she started answering my questions. Sometimes she still doesn't want to do it (because really, who enjoys being interrogated?), but it is a start.

Abby's last day of Kindergarten was the day after her anniversary. Spencer wanted to wish her a happy last day of school.

 The following week we took a trip to visit my parents in San Diego. The weather was amazing. I wish we could have brought it back home with us.

We celebrated the 4th of July with family in town.

Abby loves to hide in the pantry. It's funny because she doesn't like the dark at all but for some reason she likes to stand in the pantry and close the door. It's cute to just see her little toes poking out under the door.

 This is how Abby helps with the laundry. Silly girl.

Spencer learned part of a song on the piano. He is quite proud of himself.

And now we are back to school. Abby started first grade and Spencer is in Preschool. I can't believe both of my kids are in school now. That just seems crazy to me.