Free Ride

Sissy is lovin the free rides her brother gives her!!!

John continues to impress us.  However he is getting tired of his exercises.....I am trying to make it fun but am not always successful.  I've found bribery is the best incentive....and I am not afraid to admit it:)  

Long John

Look at how tall my boy is!  And look at those beautiful straight legs....only four weeks post op and he's back to doing almost everything he did previous to surgery (just doing it better...and easier!)

He's still going strong with PT five days a week.  You can definitely tell he's tired by Friday but he never quits.  Proud is an understatement!

And, drum roll please...

Headaches are all gone!!!!  He hasn't had one since last Saturday and when I asked him if his head still hurts he replied, "No Mama!  The pain is alllllll gone!"  We are still going to get the MRI if they ever schedule it (getting VERY frustrated with them) because after talking to other PT's that are familiar with this surgery I've learned that the headaches are not normal.....plus he was overdosed (not sure if that has anything to do with it.)  Again, better safe than sorry.

And my beauty queen.....sporting her brothers socks!!!

One Month Post Op

I love how much Hopie loves her big brother....he can not escape her:)

Anyhow, we are just two days shy of being one month post op.  His back is completely healed, he is able to crawl on all fours, sit criss cross applesauce (which he couldn't do comfortably before,) stand with assistance and walk with assistance without any scissoring.  Can I get a woot woot??????

Unfortunately we have hit another bump in the road.....hoping it's nothing and just part of his body healing.  At about two weeks post op he started getting these massive headaches.  A lot of times they come on when he moves too fast or if we stretch or turn him a certain way.  Sometimes they come out of no where and have even woken him up at night.  His PT says it's normal and his neurosurgeon doesn't seem too concerned.....however, they are freaking me out!  He has never had one headache before this surgery so I know it's related.  So, we are going in for an MRI....hoping it shows nothing but better safe than sorry.

Frosty Jakes

Could these little faces be any cuter?????

My Dad snapped these awesome photos for my Uncle who's opening a custard shop down in Tucson......and needs cute custard faces for his advertisement!  I know I'm biased but I think he choose the three most adorable kids in the world.

 Anyhow, if you're ever in Tucson swing by Frosty Jakes for some yummy custard.....and to take another look at these kissable faces:)  

Spring Time

Spring has arrived, Uncle Craig and Paige are here and we're all happy and healthy. 

 Life is good!

My happy boy!  

LOVE this face!

And this face too!

Ahhhhhhhh!  I am a lucky girl.

I can't decide which I like more.....my adorable girls with their flower heads or John's expression in the background!

Don't you all watch TV sitting on the remote box on top of the coffee table?

My Boy Is Beat

We just finished our first full week of therapy......seven therapies in five days.  John did amazing!  It was hard work (a few tears were shed) but he finished strong!

Tuesday we had our two week follow up appointment with the Neurosurgeon.  He removed the bandage.....and the incision looks amazing.  He was able to make it much smaller than anticipated.  Unfortunately he had some sort of reaction to the tape/bandage and it left a pretty big abrasion on his back.....next to the incision (covered by the band aide.)  We are treating it with topical creme.....and yesterday they started him on an antibiotic because it isn't getting better.  I don't think it's infected but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Funny Girl

Eating breakfast is so exhausting!  

She cracks me up!!!