Physical therapy progression

Week one: Arm is in sling. Can't do anything for myself. Zeb and Keara learning how to do my hair and put on my jewelry.

Week two: Arm is in brace. Still can't do my jewelry but can dress myself.

Week three: Getting lots of looks with my bionic arm. I can do my own jewelry now with a little bit of pain. I can also do my own hair. Woo hoo!

Week four: Had to wear it to Germany.  It was a pain since it was so cold and I had to wear a coat. Have to admit that I didn't wear it sometimes.

Week five: Got my brace off!  Still can't straighten out my arm but I can bend it pretty well.

Week six: No restrictions in physical therapy.  It is painful.  Hope this arm of mine straightens out. 

Week seven: Discharged from pt.  Get to save $20 a week.

Week eight: Orthopedist said all is good.  :)  Happy day!

Boston Marathon

TEDxYouth

I love TED Talks!  I could watch them all day long so I could not pass up the opportunity to take Keara to TEDxYouth.  I took her out of school for the day and we headed downtown to get inspired.  They did not let us down.  Talks from a twelve year old studying brain stem cells, a high school student who created robotic arms to help who need prosthetics at a more reasonable price, a man who walked across the United States, another man who travels to the coldest place on Earth and the list continues. 

Snow Day!!!!

Well, I would not have called a snow day if I was in charge of schools around here but I sure won't argue with anyone.  It was especially nice after my trip.  Simply enjoyed time at home but it just isn't a snow day without making chocolate chip cookies.  Of course the best part is eating the dough. :)

Castlewood Canyon

Took advantage of the great weather and went for a hike in Castlewood Canyon today.  Kailei thought is was the best ever and liked to "adventure".  Keara enjoyed taking Nala along for the walk and Nala thought she was in heaven.  We had a great time.

Keara's Cross Stitch

Keara loves to go down to Grandma's and she always comes back having done something crafty.  Wish I was that talented!

Day 6

Our low key day. We got to sleep in a bit which was nice. This morning we headed to Museum of Communism. It was very small but interesting.

The rest of the day we spent shopping and eating. Can't get better than that.

Notables: doors that open the opposite of how we are used to it; warm choc wafers; tables with blankets; chips; fanta; pigeons; Bohemia;