Shooting Guns/Jake's Kinesio Tape

Jake is wearing Kinesio Tape that will provide a gentle pull on his hand/fingers/arm to help train it so he doesn't fist his hand as often. It seems to be working. I've also noticed that it provides extra support while he is doing everyday things. It's a pain to put on and take off, but I think our Bubs will survive! We've designated one thing that he can only do with his right hand, and that is pushing the garage door buttons. Today, I put his finger on the button and he pushed it twice!! I was very excited!

Mark and I did some target practicing this last week. We both did fairly well. My biggest thing is that I forget how each gun operates. I'm sure I'll remember them all some day!

Happy Birthday to me! Today i am 27!!

Granny Mae's Pumpkin Patch!

This weekend, my sister Jinny and her son Ayden came and visited us. We went to the pumpkin patch. Everyone enjoyed riding on the little train, especially Jake and Ayden. Audrie had fun picking out candy and pumpkins. The lady who operates Granny Mae's, Tonya, carved her name in a pumpkin and gave it to us. Audrie was excited to ride the gator out into one of the fields to get her pumpkin. Tonya is so thoughtful!

Colorado!

On the last week of September, we rented a cabin in Colorado. Our friends Todd and Andrea Dinkel came along also. We had a great time exploring the land with our fourwheelers and enjoyed the cool weather. It even rained slush on us for a bit. Everyone had fun panning for fools gold. Audrie, Andrea, and I had to cross a creek in our jeans and shoes. That's why i took a picture of mine and Audrie's wet shoes. Jake didn't really do much but play with his toys. He got on the four wheelers for a little bit with Daddy and loved that!

I took a picture of my arm to show the bruises I have from playing volleyball last night. I'm glad we won our games. It's nice being on a winning team this year. My body is so sore though!