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Fun Friday

 Sorry my Friday post is a little late. Brandon came to town yesterday and I stayed at the hotel. I was catching up on a podcast and planning on updating the blog when I was done, but I fell asleep.

Pax had a great day yesterday. He got to ride the bike again but this time they played Christmas music and he rode around the lobby. His therapist are in love with him and wanted to show him off. I know no one is surprised! 

When Brandon came to town he gave Paxton a bunch of cards from last Friday’s Paxton Day. He loves reading mail from his Boulder Family. We hung them up all around his room and told him he’s still part of that group and we will be back soon.

He received two packages yesterday, one from Auntie Kacie and Uncle Daniel, and one from Aunt Coco and Uncle Brian. He loves receiving mail.

At afternoon physical therapy they had Paxton doing push-ups. They said he did 15! They said the muscles in his arms are starting to wake up. We are so grateful for all the progress.

Last night he wanted to finish the day off with some Applebee’s. His favorite thing are the soft pretzel sticks. He ate two of them and a smoothie. We are pretty sure he crushed the calorie count for the last three days. We will find out this morning if he can keep the feeding tube out. I’m not concerned about it, he’s been doing great.

Bray spent the night at his friend Cooper’s house. They got to go sledding at night. I haven’t heard from him about how it went because he was too busy apparently to text me back. Cooper’s mom assured me they had a blast and I know he’s in good hands. Today he is hanging out with my dad, Jess, and Amanda. They are headed to the Chase Hawks rodeo tonight. This is an annual tradition for our family. 

Today Paxton has group therapy and they are making Christmas cookies. He is beyond excited for group. He continues to have an amazingly positive attitude and keeping his head held high.

Thank you for all the love, support, prayers, and donations. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. 

Janell


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