Christina has been doing very well with her speech therapy. She has been making choices and has more opportunity to 'voice' her thoughts.

More details and pictures to come, but here is a quick bit. Christina loves being outside and really likes the water. Whether it is a pool, lake, river, or sprinkler; she always has a good time.

We've been taking it easy with the gait trainer after the Phenol blocks and Botox, but Christina has done well the time she has used it.

Playing in the pool.

This past weekend Christina and I went to the pool with grandma. Christina did very well and we had a blast. She takes such high steps in the water.

We also went to the park on Saturday. The slide is always a hit. And the sand makes for a good workout for Christina.

Waiting for the doctor.

Updates to come.

everything went well. Christina has an appetite and is in a good mood. She wants to cuddle but in good spirits.

Recovery took longer than before. Probably due to the additional meds. My little fire cracker got morphine to help with pain.

Next we'll hope for a pleasant drive.

The drive back to E.C. went OK, Christina slept. Mark that on the calendar. The rest of the day Christina wasn't up to par, but OK.

Here's a pic of us before heading to the OR.

As you can see, Christina is not a fan of her appointments. Not to fear she did smile and was in a good mood most of the day.

Finally some of the cute pictures of Christina.

Here are a few of pictures of Christina.

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Happy Birthday Christina!!!

Hugs and kisses for you.

Happy Birthday Christina!!!

It is your golden birthday. Enjoy the day.

Lots of hugs and kisses.

Love,
Daddy

Christina's birthday party went very well. Christina did amazing opening gifts, she has the grabbing and pulling wrapping paper all figured out. And I can't even begin to express how well she handled having that much company. It wasn't a huge party, but a whole lot more people than usual.

I made two cakes so we would have plenty and to be sure leftovers for Christina and I. Christina likes cake, both chocolate and white and chocolate and butter cream frosting. I haven't figured out which is her favorite.

Christina has been very talkative lately. And she loves talking on the phone. It still takes a little while for her to get into the groove of telling a story, but once she starts she keeps going. And singing, Christina loves to sing. I had a heck of a time the other day figuring out what Christina wanted to do. Finally, I figured it out and she wanted to sing and dance. Christina what a beautiful voice you have.

I am in the process of picking pictures for the web. There are so many to pick from. Maybe I should just put up a post of pictures. Thoughts? And any ideas of a user friendly way to view all the pictures of Christina are welcome.

I also want to thank Jacie for taking pictures on Saturday. It is appreciated. And thank you Pam for the plaque for Christina. I think I like it more than her.

Christina had her first speech therapy appointment for the summer this past Tuesday. I will post details on her blog when I get them.

Christina received a plaque that is so cute I must share. Thank you Pam.

TODDLERS RULES
If I like it - it's mine.
If it's in my hand - it's mine.
If it looks like mine - it's mine.
If I think it's mine - it's mine.
Everything else is mine too!

Christina had a birthday party on Saturday the 26th. She did wonderful with all the company. Christina enjoyed opening her presents and listening to her sound cards. She has gotten very good at grabbing the wrapping paper and pulling. She did not even eat any.

It was a wonderful party with a good turn out of guests. Thank you everyone for coming. We had cake and ice cream and good conversation. There are quite a few pictures and I will get some up as soon as I can.

Christina was very talkative the whole weekend. Her letters and words are getting more pronounced. She enjoys our 'studying' with the alphabet.

Sunday we kept it pretty mellow. Christina is still a little under the weather and the doctor appointment is creeping up fast. I also wanted to be sure Christina wasn't overwhelmed from Saturday. It is cute to watch her try to decide what she wants to play with.

I have to add that each time Christina gets in the gait trainer she does a little better. She gets so frustrated when her body doesn't do what she wants. With encouragement, a little bribery, and her determination she does overcome and finishes.