Tuesday, April 15, 2014

my partner in crime


 This kid will do anything for a laugh, so one day we "broke" into Kristy's room and took a few pics.
We then made a flipgram (which I highly recommend) to the song  from Xanadu and sent it to her. 
Pretty funny-and I just love soph's expressions.
Man she's a funny kid!


 In Kristy's bed


 Reading Kristy's Journal 




 Playing in her Hat's





 Trying on her shoes




 trying on her jewelry
 
 And her lip stick


Just being silly



And using her Loo



Thursday, April 10, 2014

Kirsten's Legs

Summer is coming quickly as is Kirsten's 16th birthday.

At least it feels that way.


In an attempt to get Kirsten's legs ready for TREK this summer (walking about 8-10 miles a day) as well as getting her ready to drive, we were advised to do "castings" on both of her legs.To stretch out her muscles s that they aren't so tight.

Here's what "casting" entails:


8 Botox shots in the major muscles of both of her legs.

 This is  Dr Michael Green and his Nurse (and some other Doc to oversee the procedure)

 
Kirsten is laying on her stomach watching Disney Channel on the Ipad- to take the edge off. She was totally unaware of the procedure and when it was over asked if she could finish the show.


 The sites of said shots-the redness is from the numbing spray



 After 13 days she was ready for the casts. Beth the physical therapist too really good care of her and wrapped her all up.
 Her leg gets stretched and then casted at that angle in an effort to stretch out her muscles.



 This was her first casting. Later she ended up getting both legs casted and for 4 weeks.
Each week we go in,  take off the cast and start all over.
She's such a good egg. She never complains-but why would she, she gets to use the elevator key at school.







And this is how she gets to shower. 
 A bit awkward in both the logistics of it and having her mom help. 
Good times...good times