Jingle Lydia

I hope that you like this little video of my first time performing in front of so many people. I really had a fun time and my mom and dad were glad that I did not just take off or do anything crazy. I will save this type of thing for future performances.

You will have to forgive the shaky video. My dad was on the wrong side of the congregation to see me and had to quick move to the back and use the zoom in. He also had to mess with the file to make it fit so it is a little grainy, especially if you go full screen. Enjoy.

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Love,
Lydia

Getting ready for Christmas

Hello all,

First off I wanted to share a video of me in my first time performing at church with the preschool kids, but my dad was unable to get the video uploaded. He is going to work on it and hopefully have something up over the next day or so. I had a lot of fun and my parents said I did a good job.

I can catch you all up on all of the other things we have been doing this Christmas season. Christmas came early after my last PT visit at Children's hospital earlier this month. It turns out that I really enjoyed a "trike" that Dr. Winders had out during my visit. When my parents told my friends Scott and Andrea about it they said that they had a bike that they could give me. I am still a little small for it but that does not keep me from trying and scooting around on it.

Let's ride!

I also got to visit some of my friends for a Christmas open house at the Arc of Jefferson county. It was a wonderful way to spend a Monday evening and we even got to see Santa and his wife. It's fun to catch up with my friends at the Arc.

Some of my friends built a fort. I eventually made it in.

We had a party for my dad and my friends Paul and Howie since they all have late December birthdays. We had a pizza party and then watched Tron (the original). Turns out I enjoyed the movie but fell asleep about half way through. My dad and Paul went to see the new Tron today and they said it was really good. Happy birthday you two!

The B-day boys.

My grandma and grandpa "T" came up for dinner and gift exchange this weekend. I got a fun new toy to play with and it was fun getting to see them and share some time with them before we head out to Iowa this week. I really enjoy the idea of opening presents now. I don't hesitate to tear into them so look out everyone.

Here is a gift for your grandpa.

This big one is mine?

Here I am with mom and dad in my cute Christmas outfit that I wore for singing at church.

Here I am trying to open a gift a little early.

I hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas and I will hopefully have a lot to share about out trip to Iowa for Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Love,
Lydia

Happy December!

Hello friends and family,

I am so glad that it's December. This time of year is great since we get to do so many fun things. There are always parties to go to and other great events. The fun most recently started with Thanksgiving. My Grandma and Grandpa "T" came over as well as Jason, Lauren and Liv. We had a great meal that my mom prepared and we enjoyed time hanging out and playing (for the kids) and chatting about stuff (for the adults).

A big pink chair and a small stroller for our babies, could a kid ask for anything more?

Grandpa brought his guitar so that we could dance off some of the calories from dinner.

I got to show grandpa that I know how to strum on the axe.

The colder weather means that I have to get all bundled up to go out and play. How come Boscoe doesn't have to put on a coat? Oh, that's right.



This past weekend we went to the Denver parade of lights in downtown Denver. It was a pleasant evening and we saw lots of bands and floats that were all very well lit. I really enjoyed it and there were very many people to look at while the parade was not holding my attention.

Mom and I are excited for the start of the parade.

Quiet dad, I think I hear the parade coming.

What beautiful lights.

What giant reindeer? Should I be afraid?

It got a little chilly by the end of the parade so I had to be extra bundled up. I was so tired I did not really mind the fact that I could not move my arms.

We have a busy schedule for the rest of this month and hopefully I will find a moment here and there to break away and blog about all of the things going on.

Thanks for reading my blog.

Love,
Lydia

Trick or Treat, smell my feet??

Hi everyone,

Sorry it's taken me a few days to give you a peek at my halloween /Reformation Day costume.
If I do say so myself, I was quite the looker in my trick or treat digs.

If you weren't quite sure, I'll just tell you that I was Little Red Riding Hood.

Unfortunately, Mom and Dad conveniently forgot to get the camera out for the party we went to (in costume) on Saturday. Mom dressed as "old fashioned" (long story about a neighbor thinking she's old fashioned) and Dad dressed as DJ Run and Tell That... RATT for short - another long story, ask Julie (it consisted of frozen pizza trays, straws, boxes from the remodeled basement bathroom, a warm up jacket, a beanie and lots of glittery paint).

This is when I said, "I want some candy" in a very spooky voice to Leah at their house... later I added a "please."

Anywho, on Sunday, we went to church, then to a birthday party (in costume), and then back to church for the Fall Festival. Following that we stopped by a few good friend's houses to trick or treat. My favorite was when we stopped at Darrin and Leah's house... not only did I get candy, I got a weeble in a car and a Dora book - after that, I wanted to go to more houses but Mom informed me that not all places are that GREAT! Instead we headed home and handed out candy to the neighbor kids - Mom called Dad stingy and then we almost ran out of candy!

I was helping Dad get the pumpkins all ready for the evening.

This was the level of success Mom and Dad had of getting a picture of me with the Big Bad Wolf.

Mom carved a special pumpkin just for me (we had to soak it in water to revive it though)!

This week has been another busy one... I went to school again on Tuesday and there were two new kids there.

Mom and I have joined the Westminster Rec Center and now I get to play with toys and other kids while Mom tries to get fit.

Just thought I should mention that I've been peeing on my big girl potty almost every morning now, however, I still have a long way to go on that front!

Love ya all,
Lydia

I'm a Big Kid now!

Hi,

I know this is unusual for me to blog two days in a row, but just had to update you on today's events!

I started a pre-pre-school class today! That's right, I'm a school kid now! I'm well on my way to expanded knowledge.

I went to my new school today for a class to get me ready for two year old preschool, which I will hopefully be able to attend early next year (like January). The class is made up of three little boys and myself - plus our moms. The teachers are also therapists, one is an Occupational Therapist and the other is a Speech Therapist - I really like them already. Hopefully after a few sessions, Mom will no longer have to join me... that's the goal, for me to be independent in listening to instruction and staying (somewhat) on task.

The school has so many great toys and teachers... I especially enjoyed the trampoline and the tube thingy today. I did pretty well during circle time, but I will need some more practice with that.

Here I am all ready for school, but having to wait for Mom!

I'm really losing patience now, Mom.

Alright, we're finally at the door - look out school, here I come!

Well, that's what I did today - how about you. Did you start a new school today?
Even if you didn't, that's cool... hope it was great anyway.
Love,
Lydia

Almost a whole month!

Has it been almost a whole month since I have blogged? It is not because there has not been anything going on, but just the opposite. I want to catch you up on some of the things we have been doing.

I also want to let you all know that I had a cardiologist appointment this month and my heart is progressing very well and I don't need to have another appointment until April 2011. They do want me to have a 24 hour Halter monitor to see if my heart has any affects from my Wolf Parkinson's white syndrome. They just want to make sure that I am not having any accelerated heart rate events during the day.

I also had my IFSP review with my early interventions program. Everyone is very pleased with my progress and I am not going to be getting OT visits and will be seeing a speech therapist twice a month. I am also backing off on my PT visits to Children's Hospital per the PT's recommendation since I am doing so well on my own.

Thanks for all of your prayers for my development and healing.

Now for the pictures and the updates as to what else is going on.

My Aunt Julie and her boyfriend Trent came out for a long weekend a few weeks back. We went on a hike to hanging lake as well as many trips around town and fun activities with friends. I really like my Auntie Julie. Trent is fun to hang out with too.

Look at the fall colors. This should be a fun hike.

Almost there. We came up that valley.

The lake with some of the falls.

Julie and Trent with the classic hanging lake picture.

I discovered how much fun it is to throw rocks into water.

We went to the pumpkin patch. We saw so many pumpkins, both the orange things and the little kids.

Hey mom and dad, is this a good one?

I liked to try and roll them all. Some were easier than others.

This is the one that dad and I picked for me.

I also got to go my first professional basketball game. It was a Nuggets preseason game and I had a fun time. There was a little boy next to me that was really into the game so I cheered right along with him. I also tried to take some of his pizza but Dad put an end to that.

My mom is a big Nuggets fan.

This past weekend I went to my dad's favorite pizza place when he was growing up in the Springs. We went there with Grandma and Grandpa "T". It was a lot of fun and the pizza was pretty good. I am no pizza expert yet but I will be one day.

Grandpa wants me to look at the camera and I want the pizza tray.

Just like my dad as a kid, I really liked the game room. I could have sat in front of this game and played with the steering wheel and gear shifter all day.

Sorry again for the delay between blogs. Thanks for reading and commenting.

I love you all,
Lydia

3rd walk for Down Syndrome

Hello everyone,

We had another good walk this year. The weather was perfect and it was really great to see all of your support for me in your participation in the walk, your financial contributions and your thoughts and prayer support.

My aunt Jenness came out for an extended weekend and joined us for the walk of course. It was really great having her around. She was a big help in getting things ready and just a fun person to have around.

We took a trip to the zoo on Thursday when we picked auntie Nesser up at the airport

We also took a drive into the mountains on Saturday evening to see the wonderful colors of the changing aspen trees.

The walk started at 9AM and when we were all ready as a team we started the walk. There were a lot of people there, some 3000 I think. I got to meet Miss Colorado at the start. I walked a little bit of the way but was carried most of the way as I did not want to stay in my stroller. This kind of rocked me to sleep. After the walk we all stuck around for a bit for sandwiches and drinks.

Getting ready for the walk with Dad and Grandma

Fun auntie Nesser

Meeting Miss Colorado and Miss teen Colorado at the start.

Let's walk!

Mom's turn to carry me.

Dad I sure am tired.

Dad and me chilling out in our camping chairs before sandwiches and drinks.

Dad has still not received the team picture but will post it as soon as we get it.

We sure did have a fun time and also collected just over $2,000 (after checks turned in the day of the race) for the MHDSA. Thanks again everyone for your support.

Here are some other pictures of stuff that has been going on in my life since our last post of over a month ago. Sorry about that by the way.

Mommy lets me play the big piano from time to time. I like it a lot.

I got to help my mom babysit Lilly. She is a cute little girl.

Here is a fun picture of me eating. Good stuff.

Thanks for looking at my blog. Your comments are welcomed as always.

I love you all,
Lydia