September - School, Hippotherapy, & Ohio Visit

In September, Lucas went back to school, he wanted to give his teacher a hug and kiss upon arrival (we also did the extended school year, so Lucas also saw her during a month during the summer). He keeps asking for Oscar, Joselle, and Lucy... his favorite kids in the class from last year, but they have moved on to kindergarten. I miss seeing them when I drop him off! They brightened my day so much.

We started Hippotherapy with one of our PT's. Although he doesn't quite yet have the proper balance, he did great on the horse. Hippotherapy is supposed to be great for kids with CP, using the horse's movement to learn pelvic movements. She slowly introduced him to "Peppermint", and let him pet her. When she asked if he wanted to sit on her, he immediately answered, "yes." It brought tears to my eyes watching him sit up there like such a big boy.

We also traveled to Ohio to visit my family for a few days.

First day of school!

Giving Miss Christopher a kiss on the first day

Day two...check out his leg propped on the back of the seat

this is how he rides most of the time.Nicholas wanted to make sure he didn't fall over while playing

Meeting Peppermint

Catherine apologized that he had to wear a pink Dora helmet,

it was the only one small enough to fit him... still cute.In physical therapy with Carla
...how I pray he could stand like this on his own
Lucas got a new playmate, Keiran
We are sharing our nanny with a new family and he comes over a couple days a week
They are so cute and play really well together!

Nick getting Lucas situated in his car - he's always so patient with him

Playing together

Can you tell it was Alabama game day?

Taking a walk with the kids

New swing!

Visiting Grandma Barb & Grandpa Blain in OhioAnd cousin, JakeUncle Bryan, Aunt Lori, & Jake
...sneaking in for a picture while Lucas was crashed out