Benton's Therapy Session

This is Benton during his recent therapy session with
Heather from the Boyer Clinic. She comes out on Friday's
to work with Benton. Daddy is usually home to watch and
learn new tricks to teach Benton.

This week Heather is working on his trunk strength and balance.
He's getting better at holding himself up but for only a short time.
Notice how she is barely supporting his lower back...



This is Benton after therapy!

Benton's New Red Piano

Benton's beautiful red piano from Aunt Deeky!
It's a perfect size for him to sit up--with assistance, of course--
and play. Below is a photo and a couple videos of Benton
being held by his nurse while he rocks back
and forth playing the keys.


Video1


Video2

Benton is sick

Benton has been sick for the past several days and now
his glow puppy is sick, too. Check out the "snot" coming out
his nose. Click on the puppy to enlarge.


Jane (Benton's nurse) worked this Saturday and said
it was her worst day yet. (She gets really sad when Benton's
not feeling well.) She arrived at 8 a.m. and by 10 a.m., Benton
had thrown up three times and pulled out his G-Tube. Jane held
Benton for most of the morning while Mom and Dad cleaned
stuffed animals, changed sheets/blankets, and mopped the floor.


Here is Benton a week ago posing with his new
"My Aunt Rocks" T-shirt. Look at those happy feet!

Happy New Year!

Say good-bye to the Year of the Rat!
Hopefully this means this is the last we'll see of this rat...
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Our first kiss of 2009! Happy New Year everyone!
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Shauna and Tamara posing before
we all headed out for dinner at Joey's
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Ron and Dennis hangin' at Joey's
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