Easter Blessings

This past week has been so busy and yet rewarding in so many ways. First off, our neurologist appointment went very, very well. Dr. Hickling was very impressed with Matthew and all the things that he can do.

Matthew is a little behind but not by much!!!:) According to Dr. Hickling, Matthew's walking ability/balance is right where it should be for a toddler his age, the reason for him not wanting to walk is more of a "security" issue. Imagine that. I also asked about his speech, that too is from him being more focused on mobility and us not making him talk. Matthew is so spoiled. Matthew's fine motor skills are right where they should be which is a relief. Bradley and I are so proud of him but we know that this is all God's doing. We serve an amazing God, Matthew is a true testament that prayer does work.

Our neurologist also gave us a little bit of advice, he told us that just because Matthew is diagnosed with a syndrome doesn't necessarily mean that there is anything wrong with him and to challenge him and treat him just as if there was nothing wrong with him at all. Which we do challenge him but we always think about the Dandy-Walker and try not to get Matthew to frustrated when doing things. Matthew does have to learn to do things for himself and work through the frustration which is what we definitely need to work on helping him do.

Below are some pictures from our Final Four party with some of our neighbors. Glad our home team won ( Go DUKE) but it would have been nice to see Butler win

Melanie and Christie

Part of the Gang

Lily being silly

Matthew & Lily on their scooters

Matthew almost took his first independent steps on Easter at my Grandma's, we were so excited. It won't be long til he's toddling. Matthew has also started to babble alot more this week too. He said "baby" yesterday and he's signing alot more too. He's doing GREAT!! Below are some of our Easter pictures. Hope you enjoy.

Memmie, Matthew, & Grandma (my mom)
The sun sure is bright.

Good Night and God Bless.