Thursday, August 28, 2008

SHE is loving school!

Savanah loves school (it's no secret!) - She likes to pick out her clothes for school, get her backpack ready, get on the bus and have a wonderful day at school. Even more so now that she goes to two schools during the day. Kids Village and USD. And for a coincidence both of her teacher's names are Becky. (well @ KV it's Miss Rebecca and USD it's Becky!) - Same diff! I am so proud of her enthusiasm and willingness to learn and try new things. AND now we are starting into homework. Practicing handwriting, numbers, counting, phonics, US History, speech and language, art, computer class, mathematics, cooking, storytime and storytelling, recess and dance. This little girl is getting such a well-rounded education! Desmond and I really try to give her everything she is going to need to be mainstreamed next year for Kindergarten. We know she will do wonderful! Way to go Savanah!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Savanah can be a grump. . .


But I am so thrilled that she can FINALLY express herself and her emotions with a range of vocabulary. When she is angry, she can say "Mommy, I'm mad." or when she is so happy - not only does she smile her biggest, brightest smile but she also says "Mommy, I am so happy." - WOW! What a difference this cochlear has made. It is so incredibly amazing to watch her everyday. I can give her directions now and she can follow through with them, I can ask her a question about something (I may have to repeat it twice) but she can answer it and the best part of all - like noted above - she is expressing herself through words! WONDERFUL Savanah! Your dad and I couldn't be prouder.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

J2H Pool Party






What a turnout! It was so much fun and SO NICE to get together with other families who have experienced the same emotions, triumphs and tribulations that we have raising a deaf child! Savanah had such a wonderful time and it was neat for her to see her friends from school.

Monday, August 4, 2008

We Love Cache!

And will be making the drive to Logan to have Cache Pitt map Savanah's implant! I don't feel she has EVER had better results then we have had with Cache. Since her first time seeing him in April, her vocab has increased tremendously and he has been very aggressive! So Logan here were come in October. . . also had a great turn-out at the "J2H" social at the pool last Saturday - took lots of great pictures but have had some technical difficulties uploading pictures. More to come!