Summer Fun

I have really enjoyed this summer with the kids. In June we signed up with the "Up to 3" Program. This is a child development program sponsored by the state to help children who are behind developmentally. I was getting concerned about Heidi. They came and evaluated her in many developmental areas to see where she would qualify for services. As a result of this, she qualifies for a speech therapist once a month and some classes every week for speech. These are all paid for by the state which is so amazing!! She didn't start walking until 25 months old- a few days before the Physical Therapist came to evaluate her. Fortunately she has taken off after that and is now walking proficiently. She isn't running or jumping yet as would be expected, but has made a lot of progress toward her age limits. I also take her to a gymnastics class once a week. The speech delay was more of a concern for her. She wasn't even making any sounds, even babbling. She stopped doing that at about 18 mo. We have been really working on teaching her signs to communicate so she doesn't whine all day. Now she can say 2 things: Uh-oh and Woof-woof. Anyway, with the Up to 3 program, they had some fun activities this summer and I took the kids to the fire station to get a tour and see how the fire engines work. They all really liked that. The kids have also had a blast this summer swimming out in the back yard in a little pool. We had a little water party with a bunch of neighborhood kids a few weeks ago and they had such a fun time! We are fortunate to have a lot of kids in the neighborhood to play with! I love my mom for getting out there with her swimsuit and goggles and swimming with them!! We had a great time when Aaron's parents came from Boise to spend the weekend of "Wheat and beet days" with us. I posted a picture of Aaron's mom lying on the grass with the kids before the fireworks. We love our family! They are the best!