Happy Halloween!

Juris and Savannah Dancing at the Schools Halloween Party.
Pretty Minnie Mouse

Hi!

L know this is a little on the late side, but I just wanted to post a few pictures of Savannah's halloween Costume. ( Thanks for the reminder Erika) She was Minnie Mouse. She won Best Costume for the elemantary section of her school. We took her trick or treating around Mom and Dad's house and had so much fun. She just squeeled with excitement after she got her candy each time. We went to about twenty houses. She could have kept going but Mom had to stop. So did Dad. His back was starting to hurt from carrying her. We brought her wheel chair but everyone in Mom And Dads Neighborhood has stairs so we felt it would be more of a hassle. Anyway, She looked adorable and kept her ears on a lot longer than I expected.

Savannah Walking

Just thought you all might like to see a video of Savannah Walking with her walker. She is really getting motivated to walk. She is starting to push up into a bear crawl position, and trying to get standing without assistance. She wa also refitted today for some new walking splints that should help her not hyper-extend her knees so much. It is so bad we had to get her the turbo splints. She is so skinny yet so strong.

we stopped her sleeping medicine this last friday. We had to ween her off of it gradually, because it is a anti-psychotic/ mood stabilizer. Although she was only on it for sleep. It is so much fun seeing how much her personality has come back since taking her off it. He is so much fun, and laughs all the time. We really missed that.

Savannah Update

A year Ago.
Now

Well this past week marks the year aniversary of Savannah's Sickness. She started pre-school at Dan Paterson. It is a special needs school that teaches pre-k through 12th grade. She goes five days a week from noon to 3:30. She loves her teacher, and her new friend Emma, Who is Just adorable. Emma has down-syndrome and the sweetest spirit. She and Savannah Spend alot of time hugging and Kissing each other. And During Signing time, Emma Goes around the classroom and helps each kid Do each Sign. Even the ones who can hardly respond. So cute! Savannah Is still having a hard time with the bus, but were not really sure how much is just a show for us. The driver says she only cries till the bus leaves. and than is fine. Or until the bus pulls into our complex. Needless to say, Savannah Has come along way in a year. Although we had hoped that her recovery would have gone alot faster, we have no doubt that the Lord knows and Loves our Savannah, and has her best intrest in mind. Thank you all for your support over this past year.

Nana Is Crawling!!

Now that she is crawling again, she is getting into everything. Its so fun to see her exploring. She wants to see and figure out everything on her own. She is definately the same old Savannah.

Sitting Pretty

Pre-school Update!

On Wednesday, Savannah Cried getting on to the bus. Although Jackie, her bus driver said she stopped crying before they were even out of the Parking lot. She didn't cry at all during school. However, her teacher said you could tell she was getting tired the last fifteen minutes of school. She had a great ride home and was all smiles while she was getting of of the bus. Amazing! Hopefully she will continue doing so well. Knock on wood. P.S. I no longer cry either when it is time for School. Baby Steps.

Happy Baby News!

I apologize for the awefulness of this picture. Our scanner is broken so I had to take a picture of it with my camera. Anyway, We are expecting a wonderful new baby! During the sonogram we could see the heart beating and the Baby dancing. It was so fun to see. The baby is due November 28, which puts us just under nine week right now. The y baby is about the size of a green olive. We are so happy, and cant wait to see our new blessing.

While the Cats Away...

Well Juris and I decided the best thing for us to do while Savannah is at school, was to keep busy. We were able to go to the Temple and get almost everything done for Juris' Grandparents on his fathers side. We still need to do the sealing. It is so nice to be able to to do that for them. We are also planning on going and volunteering at D.I. Alternateing between the two.

Savannah is doing better with school. She only cries once she gets on the bus from home, until they finish picking up kids. And only cries on the way home once she sees Juris Waiting for her. The only problems ive heard with the actual school is when it comes time to do one on one with her for therapy. She cries the entire time during that. Hopefully we wont have a relapse with spring break coming up next week. Were keeping our finger crossed.

Savannah's Party!

Savannahs Third Birthday

Savananh's Second Birthday!

Savannah's First Birthday!

This past saturday we Celebrated Savannah's third Birthday, with Family, At Mom and dad's house. I decided that since we had alot to celebrate this year on Savannah's Birthday, I would try and Make a fancy cake for her. With Fondant Icing. Which I do not think is very edible. Anyway, As you can See it wasn't too bad. Juris Said He gave it a nine, But then when he got closer it dropped to a 6 1/2. Still, I thought it was cute. I think Savannah Enjoyed all her gifts. Even if she didn't she needed the clothes really badly. Thtank you all for coming and celebrating with us.

Just a cute little video of Savannah trying to get crawling Down. Its going slowly But she is getting there. She is such a blessing to us and we are so thankful for her. Stubbornness and all. We are so glad she is such a fighter.

First day of Preschool

Well today was buggies first day of preschool. I can only assume that everything went well. I havent heard otherwise. we had afew issues with the bus, and not knowing exactly where the bus stop was. So Juris and I drove to to school. We brought her to her classroom, Gave her goodbye kisses, and she never looked back. We than went to make some calls to the transportaion department and got everything squared away for the ride home. Since she is in a wheelchair at school she is not allowed to cross a street to get to her bus stop. I was waiting at the original stop when the bus came around. They let off two other kids at the same stop. The bus driver came off the bus and told me I needed to get in there. I paniked. I guess when they were bringing her out to the bus, the air brakes went off and she hadn't stopped screaming the entire twenty minute ride home. Busses are LOUD! Then the Chair lift freaked her out, and everytime the doors would open she would go bonkers. You could definately see that the bus aide was Flustered, but jackie, her bus driver was so calm and collected. I think she saw the panic in my eyes and kept telling me it was okay, and that all new kids need a little time to get used to things. Anyway Savannah Is now the first stop of the trip and she is being picked up right outside our building. It was literally a ten minute walk to the other Stop, so I am thankful. Needless to Say, Savannah And I went inside and had a long Snuggle time and cried. After about a minute Savannah Kept looking at me like whats wrong with you? I was just so overcome with so many crazy emotions, I couldn't help it. So friday we will try the bus ride again, and pray that it goes a little smoother.

And Were Back!

So.. It really has been a while, and alot has happened. I would just like to tell our Family that if it wasn't for your Love and Support over the past few months we would have been lost. We love you so much and are thankful for you all.

Our dear little Savannah turned three on Sunday. She is Doing incredibly well. Especially since the Neurologists thought She would be a "Blind Vegetable" For the rest of her life. Mentally right now she is at about the level of a 18 Month old. And physically Around that of a 6 month old. She is really trying hard to get Crawling and wants to get into everything. Tomorrow she will be starting a preschool for Special needs children. I'm sure ill be spending a lot of time sitting in the parking lot not knowing what to do with myself.