Austin Splash Park

It was great because right outside the DOC Band office was a splash park.  Carson had so much fun!!  The first day he played with Bubba and on the second day Uncle Jared joined in the fun.  

Emery's First Day in the DOC Band

Emery got her Doc Band (or helmet) on June 7th.  She has done great from the first moment it was placed on her cute little head.  She has not complained once. 

Emery has had a long day!

Rocking Chair and Blue Car

Carson loved helping Daddy put together Fancy's rocking chairs.  He got out his own tools and everything.  Emery likes driving the blue car around the house.  She has started making the funniest faces when I am trying to get her to smile.  She scrunches up her nose and eyes.  Too cute!!

Just Having Fun!!

Our summer days will be full of bubble popping, baths, naps, eating snacks, playing with the pups, golfing, swimming, and much more.  It is just the beginning!

Emery's First DOC Band Appointment

Last weekend Fancy, Emery, and I made a road trip to Austin for Emery's consultation for a DOC Band (or helmet).  We had a wonderful time shopping and being with family.  We were able to spend some time with Mimmie, Bubba, Ellen, Jared, and my Aunt Carol.  Emery was a great little shopper.  In one picture Mimmie had put her to sleep in the baby bjorn.  It just happens that my cousin, Clyde, and his girlfriend, Marisa, were visiting Texas from Oregon.  Marisa and Clyde are the designers of the 'Emery' necklace.  I was so happy for them to get to meet Emery for the first time.  Emery was just amazing at her DOC Band appointment.  We go pick up her helmet on June 7th.  It is estimated that Emery will wear it for 3 to 4 months.  She must wear it 23 hours a day.  The DOC Band only weighs 6 ounces and children get used to it very quickly.  For the record this has nothing to do with Emery having Down Syndrome. 

Reasons Emery needs a DOC Band:

*Emery's head is more circular than oval shaped

*The back her head is flatter than it should be, it has been since she was born

*Emery is on her tummy ALL the time and her head does not seem to be getting better 

*Alot of her weight is in the front of her head which could cause balance problems