Friday, September 28, 2012
Dear Zoo
Last weekend we visited the Cincinnati Zoo. We enjoyed spending time with our family and the weather was absolutely perfect. One of Emilia’s all-time favorite books is Dear Zoo. We got a closer look at the animals mentioned in the book. Emilia loves animals and her grandparents, so it’s safe to say, she had the best day ever! Here are a few photo’s of our day.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Bye, Bye Brace
Today is a very happy day in the Howes household. We got some great news. Emilia no longer has to wear her brace - Halleluiah! I have been looking forward to this day for a while now, but somehow it seems bittersweet.
Emilia has Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), and was diagnosed as a newborn. This means that her hips are not aligned correctly. She has worn some type of harness or brace on her hips, since we brought her home from the hospital.
Those first days of her wearing the full body harness, made everyday things like changing a diaper and riding in a car seat, just a little more challenging. She wore the first brace or Pavlic Harness, 24 hours a day for the first two months of her life.
She has been wearing the Hip Abduction Brace only during sleep hours, since she was two months old. We worried that she would be uncomfortable or unhappy with them, but it was just the opposite, she was content.
We have been so thankful that she didn’t need surgery. And now even more thankful that she no longer needs to wear a brace. We will be going back for follow up visits with her doctor at Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
We are blessed to have a healthy, smart, energetic, sweet daughter who’s almost two. Yes, it’s hard to believe. She is growing so fast.
Emilia has Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), and was diagnosed as a newborn. This means that her hips are not aligned correctly. She has worn some type of harness or brace on her hips, since we brought her home from the hospital.
Those first days of her wearing the full body harness, made everyday things like changing a diaper and riding in a car seat, just a little more challenging. She wore the first brace or Pavlic Harness, 24 hours a day for the first two months of her life.
She has been wearing the Hip Abduction Brace only during sleep hours, since she was two months old. We worried that she would be uncomfortable or unhappy with them, but it was just the opposite, she was content.
We have been so thankful that she didn’t need surgery. And now even more thankful that she no longer needs to wear a brace. We will be going back for follow up visits with her doctor at Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
We are blessed to have a healthy, smart, energetic, sweet daughter who’s almost two. Yes, it’s hard to believe. She is growing so fast.
Monday, September 10, 2012
PB & J Concert
We attended one of The Lexington Philharmonic’s PB & J Concerts, Saturday. They have a series of concerts throughout the year where you can explore children's stories through music. Each concert features an ensemble from a different instrument family of the orchestra. The Remarkable Farkle McBride was the read and the orchestra played along. It was presented by J. M. Smucker Company, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were served. This just happens to be one of Emilia’s favorite things to eat, so she was happy. They had an instrument petting zoo, as well. The children were invited to explore each instrument. Emilia’s favorite was the violin. She came straight home and played her xylophone, too. Mommy’s little musician!
Friday, September 7, 2012
Elephant Brunch
The circus is in town!
Yesterday, Emilia and I went downtown to watch the famous elephants have their “lavish Opening Day Brunch” before their first performance just outside of Rupp Arena. We got a close up view of the animals as they chowed on loaves of bread (which seemed to be their favorite), apples, carrots, celery stalks, bunches of bananas, and whole ears of corn. They were hungry! They devoured it all in a matter of minutes. Emilia seemed to enjoy watching them. She too, loves to eat. The highlight moment for her was seeing one of the elephants pee. She talked about it the whole way home. Maybe she is ready for potty training, but I won’t hold my breath.
Yesterday, Emilia and I went downtown to watch the famous elephants have their “lavish Opening Day Brunch” before their first performance just outside of Rupp Arena. We got a close up view of the animals as they chowed on loaves of bread (which seemed to be their favorite), apples, carrots, celery stalks, bunches of bananas, and whole ears of corn. They were hungry! They devoured it all in a matter of minutes. Emilia seemed to enjoy watching them. She too, loves to eat. The highlight moment for her was seeing one of the elephants pee. She talked about it the whole way home. Maybe she is ready for potty training, but I won’t hold my breath.
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