So, Isaac’s neurologist and occupational therapist think that gymnastics is ideal for Isaac. He is built well for it and the use of so many different muscle groups will help him to be better coordinated and less clutzy!  We are giving it a try. Today was Isaac’s first time to try gymnastics and he had a ball. He can start formal classes in February, as long as he shows the instructors on hand that he can follow directions and look out for others and know his limits to prevent self injury.  The instructor today was impressed with his listening skills and how well he followed instructions. She also loved how he managed to get himself up to standing on a standard balance beam (short, but just like the olympics!) and took a few steps before stepping off of it (he did not fall!).  Technically, he can’t start until he turns 3, but she thinks that if we keep coming on Fridays, that he will be ready by February when the next session starts! We’ll see how things go…There are a lot of pics today, I hope you enjoy!

For those of you unaware of my one emotional attachment….It is to chairs of those I love!  When my great-granddaddy Russell died, I pleaded with my Grandma to let me have this rugged old chair. I remember sitting in it with Granddad and him telling stories from days gone by…Well, I decided it was silly to keep the actual chair when it was really not functional at all. Therefore, I broke down and threw the chair away, but not before I took a picture of Isaac sitting in it. I wish that he had known his Great-Great-Granddaddy, but he will only know him by the stories I tell of him. It’s not the greatest picture, but it is special to me…

sorry we haven’t added pics in so long…I’m going to try and get caught up in the next week or so!  Here are a couple pics of Isaac playing in the yard today…

Isaac has a friend who is moving soon and so we have taken the two of them on a few adventures. They are going to sorely miss each other, but they will definitely have pics of their times together!!

Isaac LOVES to swim! Fortunately, so does his GranGran. They will probably be in the pool most everyday!!! Here are a few of the fun moments of opening day with the GranGran and Uncle Ryan!

Fellowship volunteers at the annual Celtic Festival/Scottish Games in Saline. Last year we didn’t do so well, but this year we turned out in masses to help out with parking, information, athletics, hospitality, Wee Folks, and others that I can’t recollect right now.  I am elated to see how in a pinch the Body of Christ unifies and works together to accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.

Here are a few highlights of the day:

Isaac, Cole, and Phoebe were in Jackie and Jeremy’s wedding on July 5th! Here are a few highlights of the dancing! Isaac enjoyed cutting a rug throughout the night…We had to remind him a few times that Miss Jackie was already taken, so he made some moves on the mother of the bride!!

We are indeed raising a bona fide tree hugger!!

Here’s some pics from this weekend just for Phoebe and Cole…yes, the rest of you can oooh and aaah over their extreme cuteness!