"Clean up, clean up. . . everybody, everywhere. . ."

So this child of mine, my sweet little Savanah only cleans her rooms sometimes, and when I mean sometimes, when it is asked of her. We tried a chore chart for awhile, it worked for a couple of weeks then it wore off. Either I would forget or she would forget. I tried helping her make her bed every morning and put her toys away. That just didn't last. Maybe I am too weird, everything has it's own bin. All of the dress-up goes in the green bin, all of the miscellaneous toys go in the clear bin, the babies and the barbies - pink bin - you al get the picture. So last night I let her clean her room up the way she wanted to clean it up. I wasn't in there hounding her, making sure every toy was in it's correct place, she did it the way she wanted and it looked great! But before I could take a picture of the final product, it was destroyed by Gracie!

Another school year has ended

I have to say school ending feels so bittersweet. I am so excited to have my little Savanah back full time but also a little sad that this experience is something we both will never get back and sad that I know, along with most other deaf educators would recommend a deaf child to remain in a summer program. Unfortunately, around here there are only such things as summer camps. Savanah will get to go back to school for 2 weeks with her deaf friends but then that is it till August. Oh well. . . we will do what we do and really work hard with her over the summer. I want to thank her teachers, Becky and Jessica for their hard work and dedication to the cause. We are so proud of Savanah for all her progress she has made this year. Great job Savanah and keep up the good work. We are so excited to have you back for the summer, swimming, swimming and yes more swimming!

FINALLY!

Orem City finally came through and we now have this SIGN right in front of our road now - SO SLOW DOWN! We have lived in our home for five years now, everyone in the neighborhood knows Savanah is deaf but still fly around corners way too fast. . . maybe this will be a little reminder!

Signs On The Trail 2009

What an awesome event! This year it was held in Draper at this gorgeous park. The word has really gotten out since this first happened three years ago, and I have to add ADC did such a wonderful job! If AG BELL could do something this terrific with the food, the booths, the entertainment, the raffles, the place. . . it would be something really wonderful. My mother-in-law and myself did the 5k (which really turned out to be 4.4 miles, we got directed the wrong way, but SO FUN)! And if you look closely a special guest was there (Rachel Coleman - Signing Times) - Savanah walked up to her and said "You are in my TV!" - So cute. We are so thankful to Desmond's family coming and supporting our little Savanah for such a great cause. Thanks Nana, Papa and Aunt Stephie (and Uncle Justin and Aunt Krishelle even though you guys couldn't make it.) Rachel Coleman performed, they had a sweet raffle this year. We will definitely continue to go to this run - what a great cause and what a terrific day. ASPIRE everyone to do great things!

Considering. . .

We just ventured to the trip to Logan to see Cache. Everything went well. But this is the third time that he is recommending stimulating her right ear. . . with a hearing aid but he would prefer another implant. Struggling with this decision?!? There is not enough research in the world to help make this decision. . . any opinions out there? Would love to hear!

Sleeping angel. . .

Savanah has always been such a great sleeper, day 1 - brought home from hospital and slept all night. It has pretty much been like that ever since, except for a few exceptions when she would go through weird phases, like pottying on the floor or coming into my room just so I would walk her back to her room. . . but I attest this wonderful sleeping to not being able to hear at night. Can you imagine not being able to hear a thing at night? You would probably sleep like this little angel too.