The Adventures of the Atwood Family: 2008

Morgen's sister Erin and her husband, Harold came for a visit last weekend. It was also thier son, Christian's 3rd birthday. We all had a wonderful weekend together. The had a party for Christian on Saturday. The girls took the kids to the Childrens Museum on Sunday morning and the guys took the boys to Cabelas in the afternoon.

The Three Amigos

Trouble 1 & Trouble 2 :)

What are they going to do now?

Of course!

Christian blowing out his candles. Jackson positioned himself on top of the table and proceeded to give Christian directions through out the party.

The boys doing hard labor at the museum.

Christian in the current pool.

Christian coming through the port hole of the tug boat at the museum.

The boys driving the delivery van.

Lilly is growing and changing daily.

Lilly is so silly and happy. She has a wonderful belly laugh.

We get lost in her eyes!

Lilly is spending much more time on the floor. Tummy time was not so fun for her for the last couple of month. We found out that she has acid reflux, so her pediatrician put her on medication that has really helped. Now she loves to roll over and move about on her tummy.

Lilly at Pikes Place Market. Lilly was intrigued with the pig's nose.

Lilly eating sweet potato. She enjoys applesause, pears, peas, carrots, bananas, & prunes.

Lilly is standing! She has always been strong, but this feat even amazed her doctor, considering she just turn 5-month old.

Jackson at Children's Hospital having his first prostetic fitting. Adjustments are made right on-site. The final prostetic is made after the successful fitting of this leg.

Jackson is learning to balance with his new leg. The window on the front of the socket (femur section of leg) is there to allow the bottom of Jackson's residual limb to pass through.

Jackson's Physical Therapist sent him home with this little tiny walker. He was able to wear the temporary prostetic for one week to help stretch the muscles in his little leg. Jeff and I had to quickly enact a policy of "the walker can only be used if your leg is on". Needless to say, Jackson was able to move around effectivley.

February 9th was Chinese New Year. We attended the Families with Children from China celebration in Seattle. Both of the kids had a fun time.

Jackson had fun with his new friends in the rice pond.

We later visited the International District in Seattle, and were lucky enough to see Dragon Dancers visiting business throughout the area. Jackson was so excitied...dancing, clapping, and singing! The fire crackers (pow pow) were a big hit. Jackson enjoyed wearing his traditional Chinese outfit and Dragon hat we purchased in Guangzhou.

Jackson gets his new leg! He even picked out the fabric for the socket. He will have this socket for about 1-year. The botton section will be adjusted regularly as Jackson grows and masters his gate training.