......................Memorial Day

Just doing a little practice shooting with the camera

Zach & who else? Abner

Marissa playing away in the parade

Happy memorial Day to all. We went to the parade in downtown because Marissa was in it for Band. Zachary & I had a good time with some friends watching it and then went to watch the duck derby. Just want to share a couple pics since I have already done a couple other posts from the weekend.

The ducks are floating. Come on Phineas where are you?

............................Strong Museum

"Marissa & her family she says"

"Concentration"

"Future Wegmans employees"

"Oh no he is driving already. We are in serious trouble"

This past weekend we took the kids to the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester. It allowed us to have a nice family afternoon since we are usually running is many different directions. As you can see the kids had a good time.

............................Dance Recital

This past Friday night was Marissa's 10th dance recital. She was so excited to reach that mark. We are proud of her for sticking to something. Anyway she did great as usual and looked really good up on that stage. Here are a couple of pictures from her special night. I would love to post more pics but all the ones with her on stage have other girls in them and I don't know how their parents would feel. (I actually know 1 parent would freak out but yet its ok for her to post pics of her girls in outfits she lists on ebay. Go figure)

"BALLET"

"TAP"

"JAZZ"

"Marissa with her flowers and 10 yr trophy"

.............................Walking update

Here is a picture of Zachary walking with his walker. He seems to be doing really good with the walking but still a little behind on the flex of his knee. We have 2 1/2 more weeks before we are back to Boston to see how the leg is actually healing where they had to cut/break it. He doesn't complain of pain unless he does a lot of walking or bangs it. Other than that nothing different at this end. Hoping to enjoy the upcoming holiday weekend. Its sure going to be a busy one.

.................Busy weekend

Zachary with Skooch the mascot for the Chiefs. He was so excited for his first baseball game of the season and can't wait for the Doubledays to start next month




Watching the game so intently. Don't bother disturbing him because you won't get any reaction!



This past weekend was very busy, but wouldn't have it any other way. On Friday night we went to the Chiefs game to start of the bday weekend for Zachary. We left before the game ended and the Chiefs ended up losing. We met a couple friends there and had a good time.

On Saturday Zachary had his 6th bday party. We had it at Cedar House Bowling. I couldn't believe how much Zachary was up and trying to walk. He was determined to not be stuck in his wheelchair. Well he did pretty well using everything as his crutch (only till today when his walker gets delivered) Zachary and his friends had a great time. Big sister Marissa was a great help with the kids and helping on 1 of the lanes. Thanks Marissa!!!!!!!!!!
Look at that boy go. He is standing on his own and bowling. Good Job Zachary!!!!!!!
Uncle David, Carter, & Marissa bowling away. Carter ended up bowling a 80 not bad for a 3 1/2 yr old.


Then Sunday was mothers day and it was perfect. No where specific to go and just relax. Yep I actually got to relax for once. I did do a couple errands but not because I had to, just because I wanted to and I am used to going, going, going everyday so I felt odd not doing something. LOL For a little while Zachary and Marissa spent time with Papa so Rob and I enjoyed a nice b'fast and actually went and looked at a open house. Yep I said we went to a open house. We are busting at the seems at our current location and really would like to upgrade to a bigger house if possible. The only problem is we are limited to our search. We need West Middle for the middle school since Marissa was having a fit about switching schools. Elementary won't matter to much for Zach since he really isn't into going to other peoples houses yet and he makes friends easy. Our friend that is a real estate agent says he could sell our house very quickly and easily for us. Which is true seems to be alot of people want Ranch houses these days and ours is all updated whithin the past 7 years. So we will see what happens. Found a couple nice ones but not is the right school zone.

...................First Steps

Yeah!!!!!!!!! Zachary made his first couple lightly weight bearing steps Thursday at Physical Therapy. It was tough but he did it. We definitely have to hold on to him tight while he attempts but its progress in my eyes. He isn't suppose to do it alot yet because the bone is still healing but little steps here and there are good for him. Its allowing him to use his muscles in other ways than just the stretching of them.

Last night he also slept for the first time without the immobilizer. Wasn't the best night, but that too will pass. He was afraid to roll or anything without the immobilizer. I told him he would be ok, but when I went in this am he was in the same position as I put him to bed. (Kinda like when he was in the cast and wouldn't move) But if he has the immobilizer on he is all over the bed.

Today is therapy again so we will see what it brings for us. I guess this weekend while I was gone to school Zachary and Robert where outside hitting balls from his wheelchair. I guess if you really have that love of the game you won't give up and will play any way you can. Thats called determination. I guess this whole surgery thing has been a eye opener for us all. So glad he has kept his personality, and willingness to still do stuff.

.............................National Junior Honor Society

Last night Marissa was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society for West Middle School. In order to be inducted you have to carry a high average consistently, be active in the community, and have good character. Marissa was 1 of the many students in her 7th grade class. We are very proud of her and her accomplishments (even though some days she doesn't think we are. LOL)

Here are a few pictures to share with you.