Thanks, Dad!

Tom has been in China on business for several days and Ian and Idon't like it very well. However, being the thoughtful, wonderful dad/husband that he is, he recorded a series of messages before he left. We listen to one every morning and evening. They are mostly for Ian, but we both look forward to hearing what he has to say. In fact, if Ian gets his way (and he usually does), we listen to them over and over and over! The best part is that he always tells Ian to "give Mom a big hug for him" and since Ian will do anything he possibly can to please his Dad, I am getting lots of great hugs!!

Can you tell how much he loves listening to the messages? (As a side bar, notice the awesome pillowcase that his great Auntie Becky had made for him. One of the trucks says "Ian's Trucks" on it.)

It's Back!!!

Due to Ian's surgery coupled with the fact that he was getting "saddle sores," the Pony had to go back to the stable for some adjustments and also to avoid the frustration of seeing it all the time and not being able to use it. After several different attempts, our wonderful therapists let us bring it home again and Ian was thrilled! Not only that, but they let us have a chair that is just his size and supports him for eating, playing, school, and is much more appropriate than his current wheelchair. (We are still waiting on his custom wheelchair - long, long, very frustrating story!)

This chair allows him to be much closer to the floor and thus, to Jack and I'm not sure which one was most happy about that.

Ian eating crackers, apples and string cheese completely by himself! (We have to do this while Dad is gone because he just can't stand the mess......yet.) Anything that allows Ian to feel more independent is incredibly important to him! We take so much for granted.

This is an older picture of the Pony but the kid has something about opening and shutting drawers! He'll do it as long as I let him.

More Fun Family Visits

Tom, Ian and I got to attend church with Lindsay and Troy yesterday (which is always a joy) and Ian got to meet some of their good friends who have been praying for him for a long time. After lunch, we had to stop by their house for awhile so Ian could play with the dogs. He absolutely loves them! They crawl all over him and lick his face and sit in his lap and he loves every minute! (Sorry for the picture repeat if you also read Lindsay's blog. :-) I'm not sure about Ian, but in my world, the grandogs have about 8 more weeks of being the center of attention and after that, they fall way down on the priority list!!!!

Mom, Ian, Lucy, Gus and Phoebe

Lindsay, Ian and Troy

New Specs!

Ian went to an eye doctor a couple weeks ago and he prescribed glasses for him. I'm not convinced that they are going to help all of his eye issues, but it's worth a shot. He thinks they are pretty cool because they are just like Dad's. It will be interesting to see if they help his vision enough that he wants to wear them. I couldn't decide which picture to post, so you get all 3!

Another Road Trip

Ian has been wanting to visit his Louisville siblings so we headed south early Saturday morning. We had a great time (although always too short) and Ian especially loved their furniture. First the big, comfy round chair but then, he discovered the spinning chair, thanks to big brother Drew. As you can see, he had a blast!

Drew, Elizabeth and Ian

Beautiful Morning!

I've always had this thing about frost and can't help but snap some pictures of it. This morning was absolutely beautiful so Jack and I went outside before Ian got up.

More exciting "independence"

Ian has a new "toy" that allows him some access to the computer and he is obsessed! He wants to use it all the time. There are great online sites that have "books" (complete with sound effects) that he can watch and "turn the pages" by clicking his button. We can also practice targeting and scanning on a different site. It's nice to have something else to do while we are stuck inside (besides videos of trucks, diggers and planes which he never tires of but his mother does!)