FRIDAY NIGTH LIGHTS!!!!

Yes Folks it's here, Friday Night Lights!!!!  We decided that we'd take Matthew to his very first football game this past Friday night.  It was our High School's Homecoming Game so what better time to go.  Matthew had a really good time.  He loved the lights, the band, all the clapping and his little visitor (a dog).

Here is a little preview of some of Matthew's time at the game.

It was a little bit chilly but sitting where we were the wind didn't hit so bad.  Bradley and I haven't been to North Stokes Football game in 15 years.  We've now realized at how old we are getting.

Once Matthew got settled in the stadium he refused for us to hold him, all he wanted to do was walk around and he was headed right for the stadium steps.  He has a new found love of walking up and down stairs all by himself.  We're so proud of him, however, Bradley had to pick him up and walk him around due to the temper tantrum that was about to come.

When we left at half time the score was 40-0. (Us being 0).  Oh well, it's all about having fun.

The "Dixie Classic"

Yes, it's been a while since I've "BLOGGED" but raising a toddler on the go is time consuming.  We tried twice at attempting to go the the Dixie Classic Fair, glad to say we succeeded on the second try.  Like idiots we decided to go the second day of the fair which also happened to be Wake Forest's Football game which is held across from the the fair grounds.  We drove around for over an hour- so we went home.
This past Friday was our success, Matthew rode rides that he somewhat refused to get off of and played some games where he got to choose his own prize. (He loved making his own decision)

We bought one ride card which was about 24 tickets/card, so we each had a ride a piece with Matthew. He loved doing what all the other kids where doing.

Matthew enjoyed the carousel ride.  This is the only horse he's not terrified of.  Unfortunately, Matthew has had to stop his hippotherapy lessons due to his fear of horses.  We're going to try back in about six months and see how he does.  We tried to see if he'd ride the ponys but no way.  He'd stand beside of them and watch them but riding you might as well hang it up.  He did however enjoyed petting the goats which of course he's used to them.

All in all we had a pretty good time.  Matthew was wide open on the way home he was so excited, but by the time we got home he was out.

Just an update of sorts, Matthew's walking has improved greatly he now walks and almost runs everywhere.  His gait is still like a little waddle but with time and practice he'll get it.  He still has a little issue with walking in the grass.  Matthew's speech is also improving, he is now starting to put two words together.  The other Sunday before Sunday School he was eating breakfast and told me "Good Milk"  he loves milk, especially chocolate milk.

A pray request,  we finally received all of our paper work from the National Institute of Health regarding all of Matthew's tests.  They all checked out great and he did get a good report but on his ultrasound of his liver the texture of his liver seemed to be abnormal.  They don't seem to think it's of any concern right now because it could just be normal for him.  However when he reaches the age of 6-8 yrs. old if something shows up different we might need to take action due to liver disease being one of the precautions we have to look for in dealing with Joubert Syndrome. 

Please pray for Matthew and God's protection over his organs and that he can lead a healthy long life and be a testament that God still does miracles and He's the one in control of everything and He has everything planned out in each of our lives to glorify Him.  As a mother and a christian I've been trying to remind myself that God has this all planned out and that everything is going to be alright as long as I don't doubt my faith.  Which God definitely tells me time and time again "Dana, where is your faith in me!!!!!" 

Lord forgive me for ever doubting.