Updates

Casey has grown so much over the past year and we finally decided it was time to look into a big girl wheelchair.  We have been talking with a few different places about getting one made and finally placed the order today.  Surprise, it's going to be pink and purple.  I bet no one could have guessed that.  It will take about 3-4 months.  I think it will be much better.  Poor Casey just hangs out of her current chair.

School started Monday.  However, the teacher has Casey on a delayed start.  The first few days is so crazy that they like to wait to bring Casey into the mix.  She will start Friday.  The plan is to do 2 hours a day 3 days a week.  We may have to play with the schedule some to get it just right.  Last week Casey got all ready.  We took her shopping.  She loves to pick out her clothes.  This year it was all about the sparkle.  She has a very glittery purple shirt for the first day.  I think she MAY like being the center of attention, just a little bit.  Her nurse, Jodi, used to do hair and so she brought in her scissors and gave Casey a fresh new cut for school.  They did mani and pedis last week too.  I told Tim that I think we have hot the nurse lotto.  Casey really has some amazing nurses that take great care of her.  This week Casey is getting the last of her lazy days done, then it is back to a full schedule for her.

Casey starts her ballet class next week.  She has been practicing the ballerina bun, and picked out some tutu skirts on her shopping trip.  I think that is about it for now.  I will try to post pictures of school and dance next week.  Until then, we hope everyone is well.

Casey @Chili's

Casey at one of her favorite places - Chili's.  We were there for an Energy for Life fundraiser.

Happy Birthday, Daddy

We had a great weekend.  Tim turned 40 on Friday.  For anyone that does not know he is the youngest of 7 (YES, 7!!) boys.  All but one was able to come into town to surprise him.  His brothers and mom let me know they were coming so I could help coordinate things.  I took Tim to eat and they were all sitting in the restaurant when we walked in.  They were in the back and before we could get all the way back Tim spotted them.  I think he was really excited & happy.

We later had a party where Tim, his family and I joined up with most of Tim's friends for a night full of video games.  A perfect celebration for Tim.  There is an old school arcade in town that has a party room.  It was a lot of fun.


Casey wanted to go to the party.  She is such a daddy's girl.  We convinced her to stay home with her nurse.  They had a PJ party instead.  She did get to spend time with family too though.  Everyone came to the house on Saturday.  We picked up some good Texas BBQ (a must for any out-of-towner) and spent the day visiting and just enjoying time with family.  This weekend was the first time in MANY years that this many of Tim's brothers were all in one place.  With that many, it can be a challenge to get everyone together.  We took some pictures.  Usually Casey does not cooperate for photos.  She did great though.  She didn't fuss, get all puffy, or anything.

Everyone had to be at the airport bright and early Sunday morning.  It was a short visit, but it was great.  We wish the wives and kids could have come too.  Hopefully we can see them all again sometime soon.

This weekend my family is coming in to town.  They usually come every couple of months.  My mom makes a GREAT key lime pie.  I can't wait to dig in :)

Casey's dance class starts soon.  Stay tuned, I am sure I will take a ton of pictures on her first day.  Yes, I am going to be that mom.  As long as I don't start crying I should be fine.  School is about to start back up too.  Lot's of stuff coming up in the next few weeks.

We hope everyone is doing well.  Thanks again to all the family for helping to make Tim's 40 a memorable one.  Enjoy the rest of your summers.