October 19, 2006

Although he still doesn't like table food, he really enjoys his baby food.Maybe once he gets some teeth (yep still no teeth for our little Daniel) he'll try some of the good stuff.

Worn out!!

October 12, 2006


This is our new car! When we went looking we didn't think we were actually going to get one, but they gave us such a good deal we couldn't pass it up. We got a 2006 Hyundai Elantra.So far we love it, compared toour other car its nice to actually have a car we can rely on!
You can never have to many toys to play with!

September 29, 2006


So today we got Daniels new helmet. He wasn't to happy at first
but he's getting use to it again. He probably will be wearing it until his
first birthday and then hopefully we will be done.


Jason figured we can't give him the real thing, so whats the next best thing, a huge Dr. Pepper pillow. We got the big one for Jason and we have a little one for Daniel.

September 25, 2006





This is a chair that the therapist gave us to help Daniel sitting. He does really well prop sitting but, we want him to start sitting without having to use his hands, so this helps keep his balance so he can play with toys and not always be falling over. He's not a big fan of it yet, but were getting there, we just do a little more each day, and hopefully soon we won't need the chair. But he is doing a lot better bearing weight on his legs. He still needs a little more strength, but he's come a long way and we are so proud of him.

September 22, 2006

Well today was our long day up at Primary Childrens, and well....we have good news. Daniel does not need surgery! Well at least not right now, or anytime soon, we saw some specialist in Pediatric Orthopedic for his feet and they said that he is looking great. Also the CMG went great too, he has a healthy bladder and nothing to worry about, with Daniel having a tethered spinal cord that is something that they worry about, but luckily we were able to have the surgery on his cord before any problems arose. We also had clinic today, which is where we see a series of Doctors, and......we don't have to go back for 6 months to a year! Now that is what I call good news! So after a stressful week it ended on a good note.




Well it wasn't the best of weeks for us, last saturday I was in a car accident.
Luckily me and Daniel were not injured, I was sore for a few days, but nothing serious.
Just grateful it was the car and not us that took the crash.

September 7, 2006


So happy to be at home, he had a rough day getting fitted for his helmet.




Well, Daniel had to get fitted for a new helmet!
Let's just say he wasn't to happyabout it, the best part of it was whenthey were done. They use plaster as if he was getting a cast to get the shape of his head, then in about a week we will actually have the helmet.

September 2, 2006

Well I thought i would update everyone on how Daniel is doing and whats happening. This month is going to be a busy one for Daniel. We go back to Primary Childrens for Clinic, which is where we see a variety of Doctors, its usually about 6 or 7, but luckily they get it in one day. Its just a very long day!!! But Daniel is the strong one for us, we will get to find out about whether or not they will have to do surgery on his feet, and we also have to have a few more MRI's and a bladder study, which is a CMG. Most of these test are repeats from what we did in Feb and March, they just are checking to see if anything has changed since his surgery in March. Were hoping things are either the same or have improved! So we are keeping our fingers crossed. We also found out that he still needs his helmet, so we go in this week to get a new one fitted, he outgrew the first one, but they think a few more months would be very beneficial. Also we still have the Physical and Occupational Therapist coming every week. Its amazing how much they have helped! Its been a rough year for Daniel, but he has really pulled through. Daniel may not have the physical strength, but he really makes up on it with he's personality! He is the most happy, fun loving, energentic baby, he's the little angel in our family!

On a side note I just want to thank everyone who has helped us and supported us these last nine months, I'm not sure how I've done it, I have spent many hours crying and praying, and I'm just so grateful for our family and friends. We are so lucky to have all of you part of our lives!
also as things go on this month i'll keep updating on how his appointments go. But thanks again for everyone's support.


Messy Daniel!! He kept trying to feed himself, but just
couldn't get the hang of it, so he thought he's just grab it and
do things his way. But to my surprise, he loves his
veggies, sweet potatoes and squash are his favorite!

August 25, 2006

Our happy little Daniel,
These are two of his favorite toys.



A worn out Daniel, he was such a little
trooper in Vegas.

August 18, 2006



Here we are at the Hotel, luckily we were about a
mile off the strip, and the hotel had a family type setting. Daniel really enjoyed
the pool, I think he thought it was just one big bathtub.

Our trip to Sin city, Las Vegas.
We went down for a week, and was it hot, but
we really enjoyed just hanging out at the pool, and being
able to just relax!

August 2, 2006


Daniel trying to fly!


He loves his sippy cup!
mmmm apple juice!!

Daniel is now sitting on his own!
He has worked so hard and it has paid off.
He still has to use his hands to help prop himself
but, he's getting there.