Sunday, July 19, 2009

Summer 2009

Happy Summer finally! Now that we're past the June gloom, July has been beautiful. June was a hard month for us, as Mia spent a little time in the hospital for an infection and spent weeks recovering and gaining her strength back. We had to postpone visits to Long Island twice now, but we're hoping to get away next week for a little visit.
Below is a little review of the last couple of months. Some great videos of Mia before she got sick, being as expressive as we've ever seen. It is amazing how far she has come, and how she has gone from being a baby to a little girl. Her spirit and determination to enjoy life inspires us everyday. Enjoy the photos and videos and enjoy the beautiful weather!



Back in May, Mia was working with her OT, Jennifer, and smiled more than we've ever seen her smile before. She was having so much fun. May 26, 2009


Mia seemed to have fun with Mr. Bug, a little vibrating toy, at first but then not sure if she liked him. She is very particular with touch and especially vibration. May 26, 2009


An incredibly expressive night for Mia. She was making several new sounds we had never heard as well as really moving her arms and hands well. May 28, 2009


Looking at Mia's new favorite book, "Horton Hears a Who", a gift from our dear friend Tom and his daughter Sydney. May 31, 2009


At the beginning of June Mia was hospitalized for 6 days for an intestinal infection called C. difficile. This is us at the tail end of her stay. It's a pretty nasty infection and it's taken a while for her to fully recover. Her last test showed negative so it would seem the bug has finally left. It is truly incredible the amount of strength that Mia has in her little body. June 11, 2009


Francesca and Mia enjoy some quiet time with a good book...

...with Dad peeping the action. June 24, 2009


Francesca doing a little vision therapy with Mia. June 24, 2009


More vision therapy. June 24, 2009


Getting some weekly PT with Kathleen. Mia is exploring her feet. June 24, 2009


Sophia, Mia's speech therapist shows Francesca some exercises to help Mia engage the muscles needed for vocalization. June 24, 2009


Mia relaxes with Grandma Donna. June 25, 2009


We spent the 4th of July weekend in Connecticut with Francesca's brother, Gerard. Such a relaxing and fun weekend! Here the girls unwind by the pool.


Just so sweet. July 5, 2009


Mia gets acquainted with Deidre, her new vision therapist from the Perkins School. July 10, 2009


Mia gets a little stretching from Mom with some great expressions below.




July 12, 2009


Sharing a moment with my little girl. July 13, 2009

Finally, what is better than fresh strawberries in the Summer? Life is good!



Summer is strawberry time! July 14, 2009

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