Spring

It has been a fantastic spring in Minnesota! We have already had many days in the 70's, which is just right. It has been so long since we have posted but I figure that only can mean good news. Oli is doing really well. Still has seizures but he always will. It is just kind of normal to have them every now and then. The big ones are scary, but we have the oxygen and other equipment and meds in the house so we are prepared. Adina knows how to silence the alarms and continues to want to help push his meds (with mommy helping) and is now pouring his food. It is not an everyday thing but when she asks I let her. I think it is very sweet the ways she takes care of Mr. Oliver and he loves her so much.
The nurse has been FANTASTIC!!! She comes twice a week and Adina is now asking when it is her turn to stay with the nurse! It has giving me a chance to do some days with just Adina and take her to do special things. Also, I have a chance to do things that I before took for granted. Like, doing laundry during the day, cleaning while Oliver is still awake, running to the grocery store during the day... things like that.
Adina is three going on 13! We are not always prepared for the attitude that comes with three. The time out corner has been getting good use lately!! It has been great to get outside where she can play with all of her friends and burn off all of that energy! She has decided that when she grows up she will either be a doctor or a turtle. I told her that whatever makes her happy, a mechanic, a teacher, an explorer, or a turtle I guess!
Oliver will start getting Botox injections in his legs at the end of June. It is to help reduce his spastic movements and help him stretch those little legs better. I am happy we are trying this before starting another medication.
The count down is on for baby number three. Adina asks the baby every morning if it is ready to come out yet! We have about 4-5 more weeks to go!!
Happy Spring!

We went roller skating with our church. Oliver took a spin around in his wheels!


Adina skating and falling. She refused any help. She wanted to do it, "all by myself!"



Oliver's new big boy carseat. Took a while for insurance to finally approve this huge thing! He loves it!


Maybe she really can be a turtle. I believe this is where the inspiration of becoming a turtle came from. The children's museum!


Adina's favorite part is the dinosaurs! Daddy apparently was excited too. John is not wearing make-up, Adina painted his face!


My favorite picture of beautiful Oliver.


Adina's first real haircut. She help my hand tight but after they gave her a sucker she wanted another haircut!


Easter! Family pictures are never easy.


Our two bunnies.



Strike a pose!



Painting Easter Eggs.


Very serious business.