Finally getting out and about...

6/24/10

We are finally getting out and about and what a day it has been. Today Missy went to the Zoo with her cousins Maddie and Cecily. She had so much fun looking at all the animals and playing with the girls. 

Missy, Cecily and Maddie riding the train at the zoo.

Missy and Maddie loved playing with the water squirting elephant.

We also went to a "Movie under the Star's" with Missy's Utah Spina Bifida group. We had dinner and talked with other parents. Come to find out this bladder augmentation is very common with Spina Bifida kids. One little girl had just gotten out of the hospital the day before from the same surgery and another baby girl had already had the surgery.  It was such a great way to share each other's experiences, what to do and what not to do, what is normal and what isn't normal, who to go to for therapy, etc. Jesse and I really enjoyed ourselves. They had games, projects, activities and snacks while we watched Alice In Wonderland. Missy had so much fun she didn't want to leave. I can't explain how it feels when your child finally fits in with a group. She was able to play and have fun with other kids in wheelchairs, walkers, braces, etc. The next get together is in August and we just can't wait to see everyone again.

Missy's new friend she made at  the Movie under the stars.

Nothing stopping these girls from joining in on the fun.....rolling through the trees....no problem.

Watching Alice in Wonderland.