Ode to Our Pegleg

The latter half of the summer was marked by the varying hues of Blake's casted right leg.

Blue:  Sheer excitement and a hospital bracelet accompanied his casting.  He had been in a lot of pain prior to having it stabilized.

Black:  For the wedding a large, black men's dress sock worked as camoflauge.

Green:  Cast #2 was an eye popping lime, complete with toe guard.

He's sitting right next to me now, so I grabbed a shot of my cutie with his bare leg!  What a relief!  He was truly wonderful about the whole experience.  Didn't complain much about the cast other than the occasional itch.  Rehab has been slow but steady.  After 10 days of continuing to crawl or limp along holding my hand, he is finally walking again!  Wednesday night at church he wanted to chase his friends so badly that he finally took off on his own.  He's got a hitch in his gitty up right now, but everyday it gets better.  Thanking God and praying that everything heals up perfectly.

Wedding Week Part Three: The Big Day!

Thought it was time to post a few pictures from Nathan's wedding.  Once the family arrived in town we checked out the Milwaukee Men's Teen Challenge where Nathan works and lives.

Steve signed up for an appointment with Nathan.  It says, "Steve Patient - The whooping of your life. - Anytime, anyplace."

The happy couple during the rehearsal.  I loved being part of a wedding for two people who truly love God and each other.  And it's even better when they're family!

The families chatting at the rehearsal dinner.

We have reached the point where it is a 100% miracle to get a family photo wherein all three of us are smiling at the camera.

And finally it was wedding time!

Waiting for his bride.  Those stained glass panels look crazy bright!

Beautiful ceremony!

Ow ow!

 And Blake is happy because the wedding is over, and he doesn't have to stay quiet anymore :)

 

This was a sweet moment - Mother/Son dance.

And a few more pictures from the weekend just for fun!

Wedding Week Part Two: Chicago!

I was surprised by how much our family loved Chicago!  I hope we have the chance to go back.  We had perfect weather for exploring the city.

 Riding the metro train into the city.

Chicago!

 Lincoln Park Zoo

 View of downtown from the zoo.

 I say make a goofy face...and here you go.

 Blake had fallen asleep as we pushed him around the zoo in his stroller.  Made for some nice moments for Steve and I.

 In the Lincoln Conservatory greenhouse.

 Andy's Frozen Custard!!

Ferris Wheel at the Navy Pier.  I am not a fan, but this was the only thing Blake wanted to do!

Aaaaaaa!

Maybe it's not so bad :)

Exploring "Planet X" at the Adler Planetarium.

Launching a rocket!

Fixing a space shuttle is hard work.

 Gathering moon rocks.

  Apparently this is how astronauts sleep.

Love that smile!  We had so much fun!