Budding Musician?

Another of Ian's discoveries while in the Pony has been the piano. He loves to "play" it!

Ian's Pony

Yesterday was one of the most memorable days since we brought Ian home! His therapists let him bring a gait trainer home (this particular model happens to be called a Pony.) He couldn't wait to get in it as soon as we got home, but his mean mother made him eat lunch first (it was 2:00!) I wish I had words to accurately describe what it was like to see the world through his eyes. He was so, so excited to be upright and moving around "on his own." He wanted to go in every room (even the laundry room was exciting) and turn on (and off) every light switch. He walked to the windows in every room and touched them and was "talking" the entire time. He discovered drawers and closets that he could actually reach and open. He ran his hand over the kitchen counter. I have never experienced such wonder like he expressed and it was very humbling to realize how much we take for granted. I tried to capture it on video, but it just wasn't possible. At least you can see what this device looks like and how he makes it move.

By the time I finally convinced him to take a break, he was sweating profusely. It takes so much energy for him to do something that we think nothing about.

Ian is already very opinionated about what he wears. It might get even worse now that he can see and get out his own clothes!

Shower Time

Ian absolutely loves taking a shower (I think he's part fish because he loves water of any kind!) but now that he has a special shower chair, he can do most of the rinsing himself and it's a very big deal! Normally, the shower experience contains lots of squeals but as soon as I get the camera out, he stops. However, I think you can see how much he loves it.

Snow!!

Ian has enjoyed watching the Indiana snow from inside the house, car, etc., but hasn't really been out in it. Today we decided to remedy that! The snow was so beautiful and it wasn't as cold as it's going to be later this weekend, so we bundled up and headed out to try out his new sled. He loved it except that Jack kept running circles around him and throwing snow in his face.
It probably took us longer to get all our clothes on than the amount of time we were outside. It will be much more fun when I can hold him on the sled in a sitting position and Dad can pull us, although Ian thought it was hilarious to roll off the side of the sled into the snow.

Getting a ride on the new sled!

Ian making a snow angel.

Ian's snow angel.

Mom's snow angel.

Happy boy!

More wildlife

I know - 2 posts in one day is probably more than you can bear, but since I seem to have trouble getting around to it, I'm taking advantage of the time. I just couldn't resist adding these pictures of our beautiful friends. While others are trying to kill them; we are feeding them and enjoying their company. If they eat my hostas in the spring, I will not be enjoying them then, but for now, they are awesome to watch. They are here most every day and our record is 14 at one sighting.

Another celebration....

Yesterday, we were blessed to have part of Tom's family here for our Humphrey Christmas. It was great to see everyone and get caught up. We ate too much and enjoyed our gift exchange. Ian got to meet another aunt, uncle and cousin that he had only heard about. I didn't get many good pictures, but here are a few anyway.

Mom-mom and Dad-dad, opening their gifts.

Jackson and Rachelle watch the opening.

Uncle Michael with Amelia.

Nicole and Lindsay.

James and Katie

Luke and Laura

Ian and Amelia

Christmas

Things have been busy around here with 3 wonderful Christmas celebrations and one more to go! On Christmas Eve, we always go to my parents for Christmas with my dad's family. For some of the cousins, it's the only time all year that we get to see each other. Ian loved meeting all the kids and especially loved the pinata bashing! On Christmas day, our grown kids came for a fun celebration and dinner and the next day, we went back to my parents for Christmas with them, my grandmother, brother and niece. We feel very blessed to have such wonderful families and to be able to spend time with them, celebrating the birth of our Savior! Enjoy the pictures!

Santa Ian, dressed in the Drew Brees jersey that Uncle John and Aunt Teena sent him. The only way I got it off of him that night was to promise he could wear it again the next day!

Ian, playing with the new turbo charged car!

Mom and Ian (thanks for taking this, Lindsay!)

Drew and Elizabeth

Lindsay, Troy and our grandaughter!!!

Brian and Elizabeth - always ready to pose for a picture!

Mother and Daddy - the tired hosts!

Mamma (my grandmother and soon-to-be Great, great grandmother!)

We are looking forward to having part of Tom's family here on Sunday! Can't wait to see you all!