One year later

Growing

Laura has grown some more since Februaray. No wonder, her leg isn't fitting just right. * sigh*

Scout Sunday

In February, we were asked to visit our old church and Patrick got to talk in front of the congregation about one of his favorite subjects, Boyscouting! The best part for me, besides getting to see all three of my handsome men dressd up in their uniforms, was running into one of my old scouts,Tyler. Tyler and Eric were in the same den back in Okinawa. : )

Always goofing around, in the middle is Tyler and Eric, our oldest is on the right. Alex is pictured far right below.

We've been flocked!

My BFF!

Drawings

Energizer Bunny!

"Wow, she sure has a lot of energy!"

"I bet she keeps you busy!."

"That leg sure doesn't slow her down any!" 

"Wish I could harness some of that energy!"

"Well, that prosthetic sure doesn't stop her does it?"

These are some of the types of comments I get every day from anyone who sees Laura in action. Yes, our girl has a lot of energy! Laura also has a huge appetitite. Laura goes, goes, goes and loves to eat! I heard that people who wear a prosthetic leg or legs, actually expend 20% more energy each day just to move.

Having a lot of energy is a good thing, well most of the time.  I guess....  It is however, challenging to entertain a high energy princessa at a doctores appointment though! Yesterday I remembered to bring Laura's game but unfortuantely, I forgot to bring extra batteries!  

Here's the girl in action!

She was singing the whole time.

"Mom, I'm cold"

"Mom, I'm sleepy."

"Mom, can I wear your shoes?"

Laura, You bet you can wear my shoes. You are such a silly girl! This picture reminds me of a little plastic figure my little sister had on her birthday cake when she was about 3. The figure was of a little girl wearing a huge hat, big pearl necklaces and her mother's high heels. What little girl hasn't done this?!

Here we are, finally home from our appointment. Doesn't she looked thrilled? She now has a nice new cover so maybe her pants and tights won't get so torn up. Maybe...

Tights taking a beating

"Mom, can I go outside and play in the rain?"

So, later that night, I noticed the prosthetic apprentice didn't actually glue the cover in place. I think I'll just glue it myself, no need to go back for more torture right?! But if I do...I'll be sure to bring some double A batteries.