We have a car.... 1:58pm

... at home, that is! Gracie & I finally have the use of the newer car for the day.. we went to pick up the Vue today, it didn't go as smoothly as expected (of course!).  Apparentely, the battery light came on, upon starting (they replaced the battery).. and after an hour or so, they tell us they need to replace the alternator.  Geesh! We're already paying a little over $2,000 to get it repaired, add an additional $1300, that will get the throttle fixed within the next 60 days.  So, they agree to do the labor for free & we find the alternator at a lower price somewhere else.  Once that's done, Gary will be driving the vue, and Grace & I will have the mazda!

As it goes, it seems we can never get ahead.. but we have to be greatful at the same time that we can have two cars!

You've probably missed pictures of Gracie.. here she is in her new 2-piece pajamas we got for her over the weekend!! We love 2-piece pajamas..because she's soo long, she's in a 6 month!!

And today, her little onesie outfit..remember the days when we couldn't dress her in a onesie??  We just came back from a visit to vevo & vovo's house.. soo she's ready to fall asleep.

Just a quick update on stuff:  Grace had PT come to the house yesterday for an evaluation & it went well.  We need to do lots more tummy time with her, to help strengthen those neck & head muscles.  PT will start working with her weekly beginning in 3 weeks.  I have to take a step back sometimes and realize she really is only 6 months adjusted & has had alot happen to her.  She will get there, but just might be longer than others.  Believe me, I'm not comparing her to anyone.. she handles very well on her tummy now, just need to get more time on it in.

OT came today..and again she did great.

Tomorrow is an appt at Hasbro with her pedi surgery doctor to check on the g-tube, which looks great..and is handling more volume, so that we don't have to do continous feeds.

It's suppossed to be nice this weekend.. soo we are planning for a walk down in Newport on Saturday; and lunch with my parents on Sunday. (saturday too!)

Gracie & I have been going for walks in the stroller & I've been doing bowling & tennis on the Wii!!  I joined WW a few weeks ago, and down 6lbs.  Starting to feel better!

Thanks for keeping up with us..

Love,

pattie & gary, Gracie & max