Parker's Promise

We explored a new fabulous park last night. These pictures don't do it justice. As we crested the hill my son dashed towards it and exclaimed  "This is EPIC!!!" We played for hours.

 We tried mirror therapy in OT today. It helps to trick the brain into remembering that you have a right hand because you see both hands moving at the same time. He was funny and kept peeking at himself in the mirror or behind it.

We got a cat this week. She has managed to endear herself to all of us. She came over and snuggled with Parker and was so incredibly patient as he mauled her. This gives us lots of opportunities to teach "soft." He loves her and gets super animated when she is around. He's even been trying to say "ditty."

Mmmmmmmm corn.

There are so many fun lakes to choose from here! We have discovered the best way to make lakes fun is having one of these contraptions for his arm on hand. He eats EVERYTHING-be it rocks, sand, dirt, grass, clover, his shirt, your finger as you try to dig a rock out, your friend's finger if she forgets and tries as well...  this "no no" makes it so he can explore and play, but makes it very difficult to stuff handfuls of moss, dirt and sand in his mouth. Perfect!!!

Haircuts all around

We went to the amusement park in the Mall of America and had a glorious time. I snapped this picture just after we came down the plunge on the log ride. Parker LOVED it! We all did.

Minnesota is treating us well 😃