Alex graduated...

From physical therapy that is.

We've gone from these adorable
curly feet...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To these beautiful, straight and strong tootsies!

Of course, this long road has not ended yet.  He has to wear his AFO's M-W-F and the Ponseti brace at night.  His exercises are essentially just playing hard, no problem there!  He's also in a gymnastics class that has been fantastic for building his strength and balance, when he's not in a time out for pushing other kids off the balance beam.  

 

We'll see his dr in a couple of months and his physical therapist in March so we just maintain, maintain, maintain!  I'd like to never see another cast on his legs again!  

Dear Daddy,

As I sit here listening to your breath slowly fade away, I remember.

I remember the adventures we had when I was little when we lived in places that most people will never have the opportunity to even visit.

I remember whenever you had to fly to the States, you would always bring me new books and stuffed animals.

I remember exploring Colorado when we moved here and all the adventures we went on together.

I remember what a rotten teenager I was and how I wished you were there more for me.

I remember as I got older what a huge support you were to me.  You supported me and loved me unconditionally.

I remember how happy and proud you were when I stepped off the airplane holding your grandchildren.

I remember all the visits and long stays in the hospital and rehab.  It was so hard to see you so sick and hopeless.

I remember how full of hope and love and happiness you were 5 days ago when you were with your grandkids.

I remember the total love you had for mom.

Goodbye for now daddy.

I'll always love you.

I'll always remember.

Love, 

Reggie Lynn

Gold Medal Winners!

Here are a couple of pics 

of Syd and her team winning the

GOLD MEDAL

FIRST PLACE TROPHY

at a national inline hockey tournament.

I am so proud of these kids!

They worked super hard and they earned it!

After the tournament, they had some time for site seeing and went to Pier 39, the aquarium, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Hockey, Hockey, Hockey...

 A message from James and Syd who are in CA where Syd and her hockey team are playing in a national tournament.  I think there are over 400 teams there, what an amazing opportunity for our team!

 7-12-12

Syd returns to Colorado after her trip from China feeling a little tired and wishes she could make it back home to her own bed.  After 12 hours of rest in a Denver hotel, we flew out of DIA to San Jose, CA for a hockey tournament.  Not just any tournament, but a national hockey tournament.  She did not rest on the flight and we played Wheel of Fortune until we landed.  We were the first family to arrive and we spent the afternoon getting settled. We took a stroll to get some lunch at a Mexican restaurant that was run by people from India.  No beef for the taco or taco salad.  Then it was the pool for us.  We had sun block but I guess we forgot it.  I got red and Syd got brown.

07-13-12

The Stallions played 2 games today and they won their first game 7 to 1.  She was close to a shutout with about 1 to 2 minutes left when they got a rebound that just went past her outstretched glove.

  Their second game of the day they tied with 4 to 4.

07-14-12

We started the day by waking up at 5:00am with a game at 7:10am.  We were lucky enough to get breakfast before we left the hotel.  The team has always started with scoring first and forcing the other team to catch up.

Some pic of Syd making some saves during the games.  Like all goalies, they are as good as their teams defense. 

 

This game was the first time they had to catch up.  With them loosing by one goal, the other team  was driving to the net when one of the Stallions takes down to the shooter causing a penalty shot. They lined up and the player brings the puck, Syd steps up and makes a challenge.  As the opposing player got closer, Syd drops to her knees and does the butterfly stance.  The player moves to the right and Syd kicks out with her left leg causing the player to go wider and miss the shot!  The Stallions came back and tied it up with about 40 seconds left and the game ended with a tie. 

The second game they won 8 to 4.

When we checked the placement board, we found out that they are in the championship game!  The Stallions are guaranteed a Silver but if they win the championship game this afternoon, they are the Gold medal winners!  

Go Stallions!