What' new!

Oh my, it has certainly been a while since I have taken the time to update you on our days. I made a promise to Gabby while admitted that she would indeed get some plain ol' summer fun after we got home, and I have worked hard to keep that promise to her! 

As I write this, Gabby is being treated for another UTI and getting over a nasty viral bug. As careful as we all are with her and germs, some things are just inevitable I see! We have had check ups with most of her doctors post admit, they are pleased with how she's getting back to her baseline, our 2 big hurdles being kidney stones and adjusting seizure medications (which could be playing a part in her stone issue as well). As most of you know, we had another surgery planned earlier this year that was obviously postponed due to the complications from her initial surgery. Last week we had a great sit down with the Orthopedic doctor and openly discussed all that the hip surgery would entail. I felt so good leaving his office as we were both on the same page from the get go! Basically that surgically pinning her hip bones into their socket would in no way extend her life expectancy, but in so many ways could decrease it so we aren't doing anything at this time. He assured me that there shouldn't be any discomfort at this point, and with her back brace doing its job that we are safe to wait and see what the next year brings. We all want to see her just strong and healthy and enjoy her world around her, so it's time that is our main focus and go from there. All of my concerns were addressed and I felt very educated and listened too. 


Now on to the FUN stuff! We have spent many afternoons with the girls at the local park, swimming, riding around the neighborhood,making friends and enjoying the most beautiful summer weather we had.
 

Swimming and Auntie Abbie's with Carmen and Alex

Speeding through the 'hood in my tricked out ride

I LOVE the park and fresh air

I LOVE how she's pointing to her shirt

Our other big family news was we were lucky enough to join my folks and brother and family on a super awesome Disney Cruise in October. (THANK YOU MOM AND DAD!) It sailed the coast of California and Ensenada Mexico. The weather was gorgeous and the ship was spectacular. Everyone just doted on Gabby and were so accommodating. We had an accessible room for her chair (was 1" to wide to get through a regular door, so big room it was!) and it was AMAZING!!! not only was it roomy (yes, I said roomy on a cruise ship) and clean and comfortable, but my PRIVATE deck off the back was half the back of the ship. It was perfect. Gabby and I had some super awesome quality time just being together, I know I filled my heart with even more special moments. Shea and Scarlett were even very involved in making sure Gabby didn't miss anything, and I also know they connected with her again in a way they don't do here with all of life around us. 

Happy 10th Anniversary Scott and Michelle

 The above moments that were captured were but a few, but I hope you can see in our faces what a perfect time we had. Not many families can boast a connection like mine, and I am proud to say we are close and strong. We laughed a lot, listened a lot and smiled even more. Now, when can we go again!??!?!