We have a new toy

Well, Gabriel has a new toy. Occupational Therapy found it in their office from a study that was done years ago. Nobody is sure what the study was but never the less we are the proud owners of a baby treadmill. Gabriel took his first steps two days ago. He has loved to stand up for a few months now. He decided to take two steps on Monday. Now he gets to take a lot of steps. It is pretty cool!



The doctors office called Gabe. We have an appointment scheduled on Tuesday next week to see what is going on with his back.

Looks like back surgery again

Gabe has never been without shooting pain down his leg even after surgery. We finally got my insurance to understand that he did need another MRI. MRI took place today. We were able to get a copy of the MRI before the doctor read it. When comparing it to the other MRI it appears that the disk is still budging. The real reading will be coming in the next few day but it wont come as a shock when we are scheduling back surgery again.

Here are two MRI pictures of Gabe's back today-



This picture shows the older MRI (pre-surgery) on the left and the MRI from today on the right-


Gabriel and BigFoot have a new game. In the morning I go to Gabriel's room to say good morning before going to make him a bottle. Biggie has figured out that I leave Gabriel's bed open during the few moments it takes me to get a bottle. They now cuddle in the morning. Goodness :)

The "Cat Stopper" wide open-


The boys doing their morning cuddle-

Back from the Beach

Gabriel and I are back from Grandma's. Long 5 hour drive both ways. It was totally worth it! Gabriel had so much fun playing on the beach in front of Grandma's house.
Here are some pictures:
Gabriel with Grandma Hubert

Watching the waves coming in

Deep in thought

Look at how big I am

Having the BEST TIME!