Missed milestones

Katie never ceases to amaze me with the things she does that she should be able to do. When we first brought her home we set her up with several doctors because we knew that there were medical issues that we had to deal with. One of the first doctors we saw was an eye specialist. This doctor told us that "if she walks, it will be with a walker and at about the age of 3 or 4". Well, needless to say, she doesn't use a walker and she took her first steps at 13 months. A little later than most, but still walking on her own.

A couple of months later her primary care physician asked us if she was walking backwards yet. Leeann and I looked at each other and said "should she?". Later that same night Katie right on cue took her first steps backwards. Those are just a couple of the many milestones she has reached either a little late or right on time. Mostly a little late.

This past weekend she did something I thought she would never do much less attempt. This past weekend Katie went to the community swimming pool with her two friends and their family. While she was there, Katie saw the diving board and decided that she wanted to try it out. She asked the dad that was with them if she could. She pleaded her way into trying it. The dad told the lifeguard what they wanted to do. So, he swam out to just under the board, splashed some water so she could see where the water was and off Katie went. SPLASH! Right into the water. From what I was told, she loved it. In fact, she loved it so much that she did it 5 more times.

I was floored that she even tried it much less that she did it. It just goes to show that Katie is not afraid to try new things or take that big step to a new milestone. I am so proud of her for doing such a great job and pushing herself to new levels.

A Break and 3G YEA!!!!

I have my last wedding behind me for two weeks. I finished the wedding this past weekend in Etowah with the reception in Athens. It was a fun wedding but, it was also the wedding I was most worried about. The mother was worried I would not get the prelude music on the video. She had scheduled 30 minutes of music and I got it all. Everything went well so now I have a two week break so I am hoping to get a lot of the weddings I have already shoot finished. I have high hopes that I can.

Today, my Sunny girl is at STAR. We approached them a couple of weeks ago about taking Sunny as part of their therapy program. They came out and looked at her a week ago and they were thrilled by her. The loaded her up today and took her to the STAR stables today and she is already a hit.

Now, for the best part. Apple announced today that they are going to release a new iPhone in July. It is going to be 3G (twice as fast) starting at $199 (half the price). I have missed my iPhone so much and I was even looking at getting an iPhone this past week, but held off. Now I am glad I did.

I am tired, but will be writing more tomorrow

What's UP

I know it has been a long time since my last blog and I wanted take a few lines to update you all as to what is progressing in my life:

Work has me swamped right now. I have the rough cut for the May 3rd wedding, almost finished the rough cut on the May 17th wedding, all the footage of the May 24th wedding downloaded. I also have the spring concert downloaded and ready to cut so I hope to get to that in the next couple of days. I have a wedding this weekend down in Etowah, TN (that is an hour and half from here for those not in the know). This is the last wedding I have before I get a two weekend break but, that time is going to be filled with trying to get as much editing done as possible. I am happy that I have not gotten behind on anything to this point considering all that has been going on.

Leeann's grandmother is doing very well in her new apartment. She seems really happy, but she won't admit that to anyone. It's a pride thing with her. Leeann and I had to go the facility this past Monday to do some forms so we made a surprise visit to her. She looked so good, had good color in her face, looked like she may have put on some weight which is really good for her. They say she is eating really well and getting along with everyone there. She is just getting a little lost walking around the hallways, but that is to be expected when you are in a new place.

The past week, in addition to editing video, I have also been helping Leeann clean out her grandmothers condo. We got a small dumpster (18x12x4) and filled it up. It is unreal how much trash can build up in a 1400 sq ft condo. It took us 5 full days to go through the place and try to clean it out for a sale we want to have this weekend. It seemed like that every time we were making progress we would find another drawer with more stuff and feel like we were starting all over again. We got it all done and ready for the big sale this weekend. We are hoping it goes well.

I have found that you find out who your friends really are when you are in the deep end of the pool. Rick & Lisa, and our friend Sheila have really been there for us. Thank you are not near enough words to express how we feel for all your help.

Katie is doing really well with her summer camp. Her second grade teacher has her son in the same summer camp as Katie and she is just so thrilled see Mrs Crawford almost every day. She is doing a reading class three times a week to help her with her reading for next year. She is so into a book she got in school, "Where the Wild Things Are". She takes it with her everywhere and she has read the book to me about 3 times now. There is nothing in this world like hearing Katie read to me. We are so proud of her.

Well, it is an early wake up in the morning so we will call it a night and see how things go.