Christina has been full of hugs and kisses. The little princess has made a game after meal time to ask for kisses. If I do not oblige I am told she wants a kiss. It makes clean up time entertaining to say the least.

Another round of Phenol blocks and Botox is coming up soon. It has always gone smooth, but that what if thought always lingers.

Christina got to meet several relatives over the weekend at a family reunion. Christina did well with everyone even with the outrageous heat. We stopped on the way and picked up a fan for her in the car. The A/C works well, but it makes for good entertainment and keeps her a little cooler before the A/C has a chance to cool us down.

We have been playing a lot inside and make short excursions outside for walks, rides, swinging. On a couple of days Christina wanted to cut our wagon ride short.

Christina got to make cookies on her last day of ST for this semester. Chocolate chip, yum. It made me proud watching her interact with the others making cookies. Her movements and vocalizations were very pronounced several times for items that she gets to do when we make cookies. I am not sure how to accurately describe it, but let's try. Over the many batches we have made, Christina and I have found methods that work better than others for her to pour in the ingredients, stir, put the dough on the pan. If the student or supervisor moved in a way that did not work as well Christina's motions were an attempt to correct them. If I would not have tried those same ways myself I don't think I could have picked up on Christina's efforts. Christina definitely enjoyed tasting.

Lots of stuff going on.

I opted to reinstall the OS. It took five days to finish getting the last of the software and updates done. Now the data files are being copied over. Should be done tonight. Woo Hoo.

I have more pictures from 2006 printed so I can work on my collages. I have been on time updating the slideshow of Christina.

There was a good article about photo-blogging I came across. The downside is the means they suggested to set one up. I want to do it myself, I don't see a reason to use a third party.

The heat has continued and I am still ready for winter. These temps are crazy.

These temps are awful. I like it cooler and this is not cooler by far. Christina likes it even cooler than I do.

I read an article today that got the emotions going. http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Bo ... 05093.html
Remember that those directly involved are only the tip of the problem. There are layers of administration that have a hand in problems such as this.

I have been updating the slideshow, pictures, and videos once a week. Yea me for keeping up. Enjoy!!!

Christina is not a fan of the heat. These overly warm temperatures make her a tad cranky.

Our wagon ride on Saturday morning left us extra sweaty. We made sure to stay in A/C with lots of liquids. DQ wasn't too bad either.

There has been lots going on and I think it put Christina in a cuddly mood. Again I admit the abundance of hugs and kisses are enjoyed.

Although the temps are cooler, Christina thinks it is still hot.

Sunday Christina met Gina. Christina reached for Gina on her own and even gave a hug when they left. Thanks for visiting Gina and Brian.

For many internet users they do not know what an ISP is. ISP is short for Internet Service Provider. The company providing the internet to you. A well explained article is put out by good 'ol Uncle Sam. You can find it here: http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-024.html.

For those around here examples are Charter, AT&T, ClearWire, and all the cell companies.

It has been hot and Christina prefers the air conditioned house. We spent time outside in short spurts and back inside to cool off.

Lots of fun in the water to keep cool. Wagon rides were best enjoyed in the morning and evening. We made the wagon rides a little better by bringing a battery operated fan along for the princess.

Simon left us after 20 years. We will miss you Simon.

Happy Birthday Christina!

The princess turns five and sometimes I think going on 20. Christina you're the greatest.

We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July. And stayed cool. Christina enjoyed water time outside and showed me just how much fun it is to go through the water. I don't remember the water being that cold when I was a kid.

Thank you to everyone who came to Christina's party. You all made it special for Christina and I. Christina continued her efforts from the party to eat my piece of cake. It wasn't until the next day Christina let me have a piece without sharing. If you wondered, the princess likes cake with lots of frosting best.

We went to the fireworks display on the Fourth, Christina did wonderful. From the walk to the park, the show, to the walk back to the car. I am definitely glad Christina was able to see the show. Christina was very cuddly, but she was sure to watch as the fireworks lit up the sky. I think the combination of being late and the number of people prompted the super cuddly. She was in a good mood all the while and very patient when we packed up and walked in line.

I'm getting closer to being caught up with pictures on the slideshow. If you do not receive an email when it is updated and would like to let me know. I love to share pictures of Christina.

One of Christina's favorite items she received is a singing birthday card. It is cute to watch her open and close the card so it can play again. On a side note: I can't help but think how beneficial it is for her to make those hand motions. As long as I am sure Christina is having fun I guess it is OK to think about the therapy stuff too.

Christina has been full of kisses. More so lately during various activities she finds it fun to reach for a kiss. After a kiss and I continue, the little kisser asks for another. She laughs if I am far enough away and turn to come back.

During meal time clean-up if I don't give the first kiss in a short enough amount of time I get told. Or if it has been too long since the last time. It is nice (I think) to see the four/five year old attitude and playfulness shine.

Happy Birthday Christina!!!

Christina turned five this past weekend. She is growing up so fast. I thought it would be a good idea to try watching the fireworks. Christina did very well. She took a long nap in the afternoon and was ready to go late in the evening. I think Christina was a little bored while we waited. Once the fireworks started Christina watched with a smile. I even caught her tracking some of the fireworks that were bright on the way up. The booms and bangs did not bother her at all. I saw a few yawns, but she watched the fireworks until the end. Even the walk to the park and back to the car went good. Silly daddy packed a jacket and pants in case it cooled down.


Happy Fourth of July!!!

Or better put:
Happy Independence Day!!!

I went through all the pictures of Christina through 2006. Wow, Christina has come such a long way. Looking back really made me think how I made it this far also. It is amazing how much a parent can handle when thrown news no one should ever have to face. Lots of memories of my wired baby. And not to forget when Christina was wireless.

Thinking about all the pictures I went through I should put up a wall of nurses, doctors, volunteers who took care of Christina and helped me get through.

Well laundry is waiting and I'm tearing up so more at another time.

So I think it is time to go through a few months of pictures and get some printed. I enjoy looking through them, but I get caught up watching Christina and loose track of time.

Brainstorming how to hook the old dusty PC up to the TV without spending a lot.

Ugh, someone did not finish the housework yesterday. Hmmm, more for the list.