Monday, December 31st, 2007 ~ Happy 28th Anniverary Mom & Dad! ~ Tracy Vomits 6 To 8 Ounces ~ Tracy vomited about six to eight ounces this morning after her shower. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga in Lighthouse Point this morning. It was a great way to say adios to 2007 and to honor the body, mind and spirit! We are looking forward to many more great miracles for Tracy and our family in 2008! Mom & Dad Added A Bookshelf In The Kitchen For Cookbooks ~ Oh, Oh! Don't tell me that Mom is finally getting the cookbooks out! Dad made a shelf in the kitchen (where the wine rack was) to store her cookbooks! Does this mean that she is going to start cooking again? Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Jeff's For Dinner To Celebrate Their Anniversary & To Welcome The New Year ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to dinner at Aunt Diane's friend, Jeff's condo for dinner and to ring in the New Year. They met Nana and Uncle Johnny there and had a wonderful dinner, complete with a Snickers ice cream cake and candles. They saw fireworks from the 12th floor that sparkled up and down the beach from West Palm to Hollywood! It was a beautiful, clear evening with lots of stars! Daily OM: Starting New : A Moment Of Choice ~

Word Of The Week: STRENGTH ~ Affirmation Of The Week ~"We will either find a way or make one." ~ Hannibal ~ Goal Of The Week: “Learn to do one new thing each day without fear or reservation." ~ Quote Of The Week: "Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing." ~ Author Unknown ~ Lyrical Verse Of The Week By India.Arie: "Inside my head there lives a dream that I want to see in the sun
Behind my eyes there lives a me that I've been hiding for much too long, 'Cause I've been, too afraid to let it show, 'Cause I'm scared of the judgment that may follow, Always putting off my living for tomorrow, It's time to step out on faith, I've gotta show my faith, It's been illusive for so long, but freedom is mine today, I've gotta step out on faith, It's time to show my faith, Procrastination had me down but look what I have found, I found:
Strength, Courage & Wisdom!" Strength, Courage, & Wisdom by India.Arie ~ Book Of The Week: I Love You Ronnie ~ Nancy Reagan ~ Yoga Pose Of The Week: Supta Vajrasana : Fixed Firm Pose ~ Featured Website of the Week: Emil's Website! You will see a beautiful portrait of Tracy painted by Emil!

Sunday, December 30th, 2007~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Joan Go To Hippotherapy At Bit By Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had an 11 AM Hippotherapy lesson at Bit By Bit this morning. She was able to sit up straight with assistance for about 20 minutes before fatiguing. She requires two side walkers to support her on each side as well as a leader. Nana & Aunt Diane Come Over For The Day ~ Nana and Aunt Diane came over for a visit this afternoon. It was a beautiful day with low humidity and lots of sunshine. Tracy Has Aquatherapy In The Pool ~ Greg and Jeff came over to work with Tracy in the pool. Dad heated the pool to 88 degrees, so it was pretty toasty. Mom puts Tracy in her wet suit shorts and vest to help retain the heat as well as give her additional support. Tracy tolerated one hour in the pool. She got a nice warm shower and shampoo and was ready to stretch out in her bed to rest after a very strenuous day! Mom & Uncle Johnny Take Luca For A Walk Around The Neighborhood ~ Mom and Uncle Johnny took Luca for a walk around the neighborhood this evening. Luca loves to go for long walks, where he sees his fellow dogs. He ran into Murphy, a great dane who is huge even though he is still a puppy! What a contrast they are together. Dad Makes Bacon & Eggs For Dinner ~ Dad made bacon and eggs for dinner and Mom made biscuits. Nana brought over some really delicious Canadian bacon! Everyone really enjoyed it. Mom, Dad, Uncle Johnny, Nana, Tracy, & Luca Watch The Movie: License To Wed ~ Mom, Dad, Nana, Uncle Johnny, Tracy and Luca watched the funniest movie: License To Wed this evening! Nana hadn't seen it yet, and everyone else enjoyed watching it again! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Alabama vs. Colorado In The Independence Bowl ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched Alabama beat Colorado in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mom was not rooting for Nick Saban's team to win! Yuck! Daily OM: Loving Presence : Surround Yourself With Love ~

Saturday, December 29th, 2007~ Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Bikram Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to Bikram Yoga in Lighthouse Point this morning. It was a full class with lots of positive energy! Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Starbucks For A Chai Tea Latte ~ Aunt Diane treated Mom to a chai tea latte after Yoga this morning. They had a good visit. Felicia & Dad Get Tracy On The Tilt Table ~ Dad and Felicia got Tracy on the tilt table this afternoon. She tolerated 30 degrees for 15 minutes, 45 degrees for 40 minutes, and 60 degrees for 5 minutes. Tracy was not able to tolerate 60 degrees well, and will need more time at this incline to acclimate. She tolerated a total of one hour, with vital signs remaining stable. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Mass At 4:30 PM At St. Paul The Apostle Church In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy went to the 4:30 PM Mass. It was the feast of the Holy Family! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Head To Starbucks For Lattes ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to Starbucks for lattes after Mass and then rode south on A1A to see their old stomping grounds. Everything sure looked different! It had been about twenty years since they used to hang out at the beach near Lauderdale By The Sea with Nana and Papa! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The New England Patriots Beat The NY Giants ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the NE Patriots beat the NY Giants, earning the Patriots a perfect season with 16 wins! Lots of records were set during this historical game! Daily OM: Loving Presence : Surround Yourself With Love ~

Friday, December 28th, 2007~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga At 9:15 AM In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga at 9:15 AM in Lightouse Point. It was a full class with lots of positive energy! Mom & Dad Go To Lake Worth For Mom's Hair Appointment ~ Dad took Mom to her hair appointment in Lake Worth at noon and then they stopped to have lunch at Dave's Last Resort on Lake Avenue. It was another beautiful day in Paradise! Tracy Gets A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a manicure this afternoon. The color of the week is hot, hot pink! Very pretty! Tania Works With Tracy On Neck Strengthening Exercises ~ Tania worked with Tracy for fifteen minutes on her neck strengthening exercises in her chair. Dad & Mom Take Tracy To Hippotherapy At Bit By Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had her hipptherapy lesson at 5:30 PM this evening at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Susan, Tracy's Physical Therapist, does such a good job with Tracy. Breezy did not get an apple again this evening since she nipped Tracy during her last lesson. Now we know what the saying: feeling her oats means! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch BC vs. Michigan State At The Champs Bowl ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched BC beat Michigan State in the Champs Bowl in Orlando this evening. Go Eagles! Tiffany and Mom were very happy that BC, their alma mater, won their 8th bowl, maintaining the longest bowl winning streak in college football. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Maryland vs. Oregon State At The Emerald Bowl In San Francisco ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the Maryland Terrapins lose to the Oregon State beavers. Mom was pulling for Maryland, since we used to be neighbors when we lived in Arlington, Virginia. Daily OM: Culling Out The Weeds : Mind Over Matter ~

Thursday, December 27th, 2007~ Mom Is By Herself With Tracy Until 11:30 AM ~ Sometimes days begin and end in chaos! Today, Felicia had the day off to take care of some personal business and Mirelle called in sick to care for her mother who is ill. Tania came at her regular time or thereabouts and Dad left for work at 6:30 AM as always. Mom found herself sole caregiver for Tracy this morning! Well, not sole caregiver, she had Luca the Amazing Dog to help! He is so smart, he carried Tracy's pants all the way from Tracy's room to Mom's room! He will be ready for college soon! Mom Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Mom took advantage of her time with Tracy and gave her a facial. Tracy sure does love her spa days! Mom, Tania, Tracy & Luca Go For A Walk Around Lighthouse Point ~ Mom, Tania, Tracy and Luca went for a walk around Lighthouse Point this afternoon. It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine and a mild breeze! Perfect Florida weather! Tracy Gets A Massage By Dee ~ Dee came by to give Tracy a massage this afternoon. He ranged and stretched every muscle and really worked them through complete range of motion. Mom Goes For A Much-needed Pedicure This Evening ~ Mom went for a much-needed pedicure this evening. She stopped by to see Nana and to bring her some eggplant and some smoked salmon! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watched License To Wed This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched License To Wed this evening. It was a really funny movie! Tracy laughed a lot throughout the movie, especially at Fr. Frank's (Robin Williams') antics! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Texas Vs. Arizona State ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched another College Bowl game this evening. Tomorrow evening, Boston College plays Michigan State! Go Eagles! Daily OM: At Your Own Pace : The Tortoise & The Hare ~

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 ~ Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. Mom took the day off and caught up on chores. She cleaned out the office and her closet! She even cleaned out her drawers! Dad Takes The Van To Get Serviced ~ Dad took the van to the Ford Dealer in Pompano for service. Tania Reads To Tracy Outside On The Patio ~ It was a beautiful day and Tania took Tracy and Luca outside on the patio to enjoy the sunshine. She read to Tracy from her website and also from her book: Letters To Sam! Tania Works On Tracy's Neck Strengthening Exercises Outside By The Pool ~ Tania worked on Tracy's neck strengthening exercises today out by the pool. Tracy Spends An Hour Exercising Her Hamstrings & Hips On The CPM This Afternoon ~ Tania and Felicia got Tracy on her CPM machine this afternoon to stretch her hips and hamstrings before her aquatherapy session this evening. She tolerated an hour on each leg. Tracy Has Aquatherapy In The Pool This Evening ~ Tracy had her second aquatherapy session this evening in the pool. Dad heated the pool to 87 degrees so it was toasty warm. Mom put Tracy's wet suit on to help retain her body heat and for some extra support. Jeff and Greg, two therapists who specialize in pool therapy, worked with Tracy for over an hour. She really seems to like being in the pool. Tania's Mom & Sam Come By To See Tracy & Meet Luca ~ Tania's mom and Sam came by to see us, visit Tracy, and meet Luca. It was so nice to see them! They are very special people. Tracy Goes To Sleep Early This Evening ~ Tracy was so tired this evening, that she conked out right after her shower. She really worked hard with Jeff and Greg in the pool this evening. Daily OM: Opening The Door : Fighting Against Our Gifts ~

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007 ~ Merry Christmas! ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To 10:30 AM Mass At St. Paul The Apostle Church In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to 10:30 AM Mass at St. Paul The Apostle Church in Lighthouse Point this morning. It was a beautiful Mass, with the church beautifully decorated for Christmas. Everyone Opens Christmas Presents ~ Everyone enjoyed opening up all the beautiful presents which Mom could not put under the tree because Luca would have eaten them all! Thank you everyone for the many wonderful presents that you sent! We love and miss you! Everyone Enjoys Christmas Dinner ~ Dad and Mom cooked petite filet mignons and stuffed lobster tails for dinner. Nana brought eggplant, Aunt Diane brought cup cakes and connolis, Anita brought a delicious Bonne Noel (yule log), and Betty brought beautiful pink long stemmed roses and champagne, and Jeff brought some delicious cookies! Everything was yummy and everyone had a great time. Cousins Chip & Eileen Come Over To Exchange Gifts ~ Cousins Chip and Eileen came over to exchange gifts this evening. It is always so nice to see them. Daily OM: To Others & To Ourselves : Obligations ~

Monday, December 24th, 2007 ~ Tiffany Arrives Safely On Oahu To Spend The Holidays With Benny! ~ Mom Takes Luca For A Walk ~ Mom took Luca for a walk this morning! He got to meet all of the other dogs out for their morning walk! Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a huge class which is always fun! Lots of positive energy! Dad & Mom Went For A Ride Along A1A On The Harley ~ Mom and Dad went for a long ride on the Harley along A1A to Lake Worth. They stopped and had a Chai Tea and split a turkey and swiss sandwich! They sure were hungry! Mom, Dad, Tania, Tracy & Luca Go For A Ride On The Little Boat To See The Christmas Lights ~ When Mom and Dad got back from their ride, they got Tracy and Tania and headed out on the little boat for a ride around the canals. It was a beautiful evening with a full moon. Perfect for Christmas Eve. Nana, Aunt Diane, & Jeff Come Over For Egg Rolls ~ Mom cooked up some eggrolls, Aunt Diane made a salad, and everyone relaxed and watched college bowl games. It was fun! Daily OM: She Gracefully Surrenders : Winter ~

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Eunice Go To Hippotherapy Lesson ~ Tracy had hippotherapy this morning at 11:00 AM with Breezy in Parkland. Mom and Dad always put Tracy's riding gloves on her before they transfer her to Breezy. Good thing, because this morning, Breezy nibbled on Tracy's left thumb. He barely broke the skin near her thumb nail! Thank good ness it was not worse. Tracy got a little scared but was OK to ride. Mom thinks that Tracy's bright green polka dots on her pants looked like a granny smith apple to Breezy. Needless to say, Breezy did not get an apple after her ride this morning! Tracy Has Her First Aquatherapy Session In The Pool ~ Tracy had her first aquatherapy session this afternoon in the pool. Dad heated the pool to 82 degrees. Jeff and Greg, therapists who specialize in aquatherapy, worked with Tracy for a little more than an hour. We are going to do this twice a week! Nana & Aunt Diane Come Over For The Day ~ Nana and Aunt Diane came over for the day. It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine and low humidity. Uncle Johnny, Nana, Aunt Diane, Dad, & Tracy Go Look At Christmas Lights ~ Everyone piled in the van and went to look at Christmas lights around Lighthouse Point and Royal Palm. There were some beautiful lights! Mom & Dad Make Stuffed Chicken Breast & Four Cheese Ravioli For Dinner ~ Mom and Dad made stuffed chicken breast, fresh garden salad, and four cheese raviolis. It was all really good! Daily OM: Kindness : Living The Ideal ~

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 ~ Mom Takes Luca For A Walk ~ Mom took Luca for a walk this morning! He got to meet all of the other dogs out for their morning walk! Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a small class which is always an opportunity for individualized instruction. Great class! Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Visit Nana ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to visit Nana in Boca Raton. They brought her a coffee frappacino from Star Bucks! Her favorite. Tracy Relaxes On The CPM Machine This Morning ~ Tracy relaxed while her left leg was ranged and stretched on the CPM. She tolerated an hour and a half! Dad Goes To Get A Massage ~ Dad went to get a massage this morning. He is having some pain in his left shoulder where he tore his rotator cuff. He decided to take the day off from Bikram Yoga this morning. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Mass At 4:30 PM At St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy went to Mass this evening at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church. The church was decorated beautifully for Christmas. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To See The Christmas Lights In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy drove around Lighthouse Point to see the pretty Christmas lights. There were some really pretty ones! Mom & Dad Cooked Spring Rolls For Dinner ~ Mom and Dad cooked some chicken spring rolls for dinner and watched the College Bowls on T.V. They watched Brigham Young University beat UCLA! Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this evening. The moon was almost full and it was a pretty night! Daily OM: To Others & To Ourselves : Obligations ~

Friday, December 21st, 2007 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a rather large class with lots of positive energy! Mom Goes To Visit Nana ~ Mom went to visit Nana in Boca Raton after Yoga this morning. She brought her a coffee frappacino from Star Bucks! Her favorite. Dad, Tania & Felicia Get Tracy On The Tilt Table ~ Dad, Tania and Felicia got Tracy weight bearing on the tilt table this afternoon. She tolerated a total of one hour with 30 minutes at 45 degrees. She did a good job toleating the incline! Dad & Mom Take Tracy To Hippotherapy At Bit By Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had her hippotherapy lesson this evening at 5:30 PM in Parkland. Mom fed Breezy two apples after Tracy's lesson. Mom & Dad Caught Up On Past Episodes Of Desperate Housewives & The Unit This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the past several episodes of Desperate Housewives and The Unit this evening. Daily OM: Gifts From The Universe : Accepting Your Family ~

Thursday, December 20th, 2007 ~ Mom Takes The Morning Off From Bikram Yoga ~ Mom took the morning off from Bikram Yoga this morning. She is pacing herself! Mom Goes To Doctor With Nana ~ Mom went with Nana to her doctor's appointment. Uncle Johnny met them there. Tania Does The Grocery Shopping For Mom ~ Tania went to Publix to do the holiday grocery shopping. She does such a good job! Mom & Aunt Diane Take Luca For A Walk ~ Mom and Aunt Diane took Luca for a LONG walk around Lighthouse Point this afternoon. It was another beautiful evening with lots of sunshine and low humidity! Perfect for the week before Christmas! Tania Reads To Tracy From Letters To Sam ~ Tania read to Tracy from the book, Letters For Sam. Tracy really enjoys being read to, especially from Tania. She really seems to enjoy this book! Dee Comes To Give Tracy A Massage ~ Dee came over to give Tracy a massage this evening. He worked every bone and muscle in Tracy's body, from head to toe. Mom Goes To Her Nail Appointment ~ Mom got the last nail appointment on the books at Boca Nails this evening. They are booked to the max with the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holiday! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Navy Get Beaten By Utah ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the first bowl game on T.V. this evening. They were pulling for Navy, who got beaten at the last minute by Utah! Daily OM: Nurturing The Spirit Year Round : Learning From The Holidays ~

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15. It was a really good class with some newcomers! Mom Goes To The Chiropractor ~ Mom had an appointment with the chiropractor at 11:30 AM for e-stim, heat, and an adjustment. How do you spell RELIEF? Mom, Tania, Tracy & Luca Go For A Walk Around The Neighborhood ~ Mom, Tania, Tracy and Luca went for a LONG walk around Lighthouse Point this evening. It was a beautiful evening with lots of sunshine and low humidity! Perfect for the week before Christmas! Tania & Mom Put Tracy On The CPM Machine ~ This afternoon, Tania and Mom put Tracy on the CPM machine to range her right hip and hamstring. Tracy tolerated two hours with full range of motion. Jeff & Greg, Aquatic Therapists Come Over To Meet Tracy, Mom, & Dad This Evening ~ Jeff and Greg came over this evening to meet Tracy and discuss a plan to get Tracy into the pool. They did an assessment on Tracy and plan to come this Sunday afternoon at 1 PM to work with her in the pool. Dad plans to heat the pool so that the water will be toasty warm! Mom Stayed Up Until 1:30 AM Wrapping Presents! Bah Humbug! Daily OM: Shining Through The Clouds : Grumps ~

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits About 10 To 12 Ounces This Morning ~ Tracy vomited about 10 to 12 ounces after her morning feeding. Mom Takes The Day Off From Bikram Yoga ~ Mom took the day off from Bikram Yoga this morning and got some office work done. Mom, Tania, Tracy & Luca Go For A LONG Walk To St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church ~ Mom, Tania, Tracy and Luca went for a LONG walk to St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point this afternoon. Mom stopped in to pick up a census application to "officially" join the parish, especially since this may be the church where Tiffany and Benny will get married. Dee Comes To Give Tracy A Massage & Do Physical Therapy With Her ~ Dee came this afternoon to work with Tracy on the therapy mat. He and Tania transferred Tracy to the peanut ball so that she could practice, head, trunk, and vestibular control. Dee sat behind Tracy on a chair and placed two chairs on either side of Tracy. He placed the tumbleform wedges on the side chairs and placed Tracy's hands on them. Securing her hands with his, Dee let Tracy balance on the ball, allowing her to right herself for vestibular strengthening. Tracy tolerated about 30 minutes on the peanut ball. Then Tania and Dee transferred Tracy on to the therapy mat in long sitting with Dee behind her for support. Again, Dee supported Tracy's hands behind her so that she could weight bear through her shoulders, arms, and hands. Tracy tolerated about fifteen minutes in this position. Last, Dee laid Tracy supine on the mat, and gave her a massage, ranging all of her major muscles and joints. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. It was a tough class! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch This Week's Episodes Of Clashing Choirs ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched this week's episodes of Clashing Choirs this evening. Daily OM: An Enlivening Force : Cultivating Inspiration ~

Monday, December 17th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15. It was a really nice class, small with lots of individualized attention! Mom Runs Errands ~ Mom ran around this morning and did some last minute shopping. It was cold, with lows in the high 40s and highs in the low 60s! That is pretty cold for south Florida! Tania Had The Day Off To Take Her Final Exams ~ Tania took her final exams today and is more than ready for a well-deserved break! She has been working very hard and we are all very proud of her! Felicia Works On Tracy's Facial Exercises ~ Felicia spent some time working with Tracy's facial muscles, using the mini facial massager. She fed Tracy some Dannon Activia Yogurt, holding up two flavors: vanilla and peach. Tracy selected the peach yogurt and Felicia fed her small portions using a baby sized spoon. Tracy swallowed two ounces over a thirty minute period. She did a good job moving her tongue, although she needed some help with the facial massager to close her mouth. Felicia & Mom Put Tracy On The CPM Machine ~ This afternoon, Felicia and Mom put Tracy on the CPM machine to range her left hip and hamstring. Tracy tolerated two hours with full range of motion. Mom, Uncle Johnny & Aunt Diane Go To Spinning ~ Dad stayed with Tracy while Mom met Uncle Johnny and Aunt Diane at LA Fitness for the 6:45 PM Spinning class. It was a great one-hour class with lots of energy Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch NFL Football ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the Minnesota Vikings play the Chicago Bears! It was a close game, with lots of excitement! Daily OM: Letting The Curves Take You : Control ~

Word Of The Week: Determination ~ Affirmation Of The Week ~"We will either find a way or make one." ~ Hannibal ~ Goal Of The Week: “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination." ~ Tommy Lasorda ~ Quote Of The Week: "Determination is the wake-up call to the human call." ~ Anthony Robbins ~ Lyrical Verse Of The Week By India.Arie: "YOU have touched my soul, to put it plain and simple you are wonderful, You have touched my soul, you're so divine, you're so sublime, You're wonderful." ~ Wonderful by India.Arie ~ Book Of The Week: I Love You Ronnie ~ Nancy Reagan ~ Yoga Pose Of The Week: Padangustasana : Toe Stand ~ Featured Website of the Week: SusiFineArt.com

Sunday, December 16th, 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Carlene Go To Hippotherapy ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Carlene went to Hippotherapy this morning for her 11 AM appointment. All of a sudden, the heavens opened up and it started to pour and the wind started to blow. It must have been remnants of Tropical Storm Olga blowing through. So, Tracy's hippotherapy lesson was cancelled for today! Carlene Massages Tracy's Feet & Legs With Lotion ~ Carlene massaged Tracy's feet and legs with tropical passion scented lotion. Carlene Reads To Tracy From Entertainment Weekly Magazine ~ Carlene caught Tracy up on the celebrity news by reading to her from Entertainment Weekly. Tracy loves to be read to, especially about celebrity gossip! Nana Comes Over To Spend The Day With Us ~ Nana came over to spend the afternoon with us. Everyone watched football and golf. Not much on the television at this time of year and with the writer's strike! Dad Cleans Out The Garage ~ Dad spent the day cleaning out the garage. The goal is to be able to get both cars in the garage. All we need now is a mini cooper! LOL! Dad Hangs The Rest Of The Christmas Lights ~ It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas (at the Griswalds) in Lighthouse Point. Dad hung the last of the Christmas lights! They sure do look pretty! Now all we need is snow! Mom & Dad Make Tilapia, Tortellini & Arugula Salad ~ Mom and Dad broiled tilapia and made tortellini and arugala salad. It was really good. Daily OM: No Need To Wait : Come Together ~

Saturday, December 15th, 2007 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga this morning! It was a great class! Hot! Hot! Hot! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Felicia Go To Visit A New Friend ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Felicia went to visit a new friend, Amy and her parents who live in Boynton Beach. Amy was in a car accident three years ago and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Her parents are amazing and Amy has come a long way since her accident. We are planning to get the families together to go to Butterfly World after the holidays! Dad Picks Up Some Chicken Wings At The Bru Room ~ Dad went to the Bru Room to pick up some chicken wings and things for dinner. Tracy won a $25 gift certificate at the Bit By Bit Horse Show several weeks ago! They were really good! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The Movie: Bewitched ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched Bewitched on T.V. this evening! Luca Is On Good Behavior: He Has Made Amends With The Christmas Tree (Finally)! ~ The novelty of the Christmas Tree seems to have finally worn off and Luca has finally made amends with the stubbly pine decked out with glistening white lights and colorful ornaments! Daily OM: Hope In Hardship : Anything Can Be Overcome ~

Friday, December 14th, 2007 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Elizabeth! ~ Mom Goes Spinning ~ Mom went to Spinning this morning at LA Fitness. It was a great class! Tania Works On Tracy's Neck Strengthening Exercises ~ Tania worked with Tracy for almost thirty minutes on her neck strengthening exercises. She removes Tracy's head rest and works with Tracy to hold her head up without the head rest. This exercise also helps Tracy develop proprioception as well as strength! Mom Takes Luca For A Walk Around The Neighborhood ~ Mom took Luca for a walk around the neighborhood. He sure does love his walks! Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tania, and Tracy met Dad at Bit By Bit for her hippotherapy lesson this afternoon. Breezy, Tracy's horse, sure has risen to the occasion. She is doing a great job with Tracy. After Tracy's lesson, Mom and Tracy feed Breezy apples, which she really loves. She looks forward to her treat after every lesson with Tracy! Mom & Dad Go Into The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this evening after a long, long week! It was a beautiful night with lots of stars! Luca Is Still In Christmas Tree Ravage Regression ~ Mom continues to find Luca stalking the Christmas Tree which is now totally bare from about 3 feet down! Daily OM: Words Of Wisdom : Affirmations ~

Thursday, December 13th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning! It was a great class! Hot! Hot! Hot! Tracy Gets A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a manicure today! The color of the week is No Tips Please Red! It is the perfect Christmas color: shimmery red! Mom Goes To Nana's ~ Mom stopped at Nana's to give her a spa moment: shampoo, hot oil treatment, blow dry and style! She checked out her abrasion on her foot that is healing well! It is so good to have family close by! Tania Worked On Tracy's Neck Strengthening Exercises ~ Tania worked with Tracy for almost thirty minutes on her neck strengthening exercises. She removes Tracy's head rest and works with Tracy to hold her head up without the head rest. This exercise also helps Tracy develop proprioception as well as strength! Mom Takes Luca For A Walk ~ Mom took Luca for a walk around the neighborhood this afternoon. He sure does love his walks! Mom Works On Christmas Cards ~ Mom worked on writing her Christmas cards this afternoon. Who came up with this idea, anyway? Must have been a conspiracy with the US Postal Service and Hallmark! Dee Comes To Give Tracy A Massage & Therapy ~ Dee and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy mat for physical therapy. Then Dee got Tracy in a long sitting position, supporting her arms and hands so that she could weight bear through her hands, fingers, wrists, and shoulders. Tracy tolerated fifteen minutes in this position. During this time, Dee also worked with Tracy to hold her head up. Then it was time to roll Tracy on to her stomach (prone/flat) so that Tracy could weight bear through her forearms. Dee worked with her hips and hamstrings while Tracy worked on head control. Tracy tolerated 40 minutes in this position. Then it was time for Tracy's massage; her favorite part! Dee worked with Tracy, stretching every muscle and ranging all of her major joints. He does such a good job with Tracy! Dad Goes To American Airlines Medical Department Holiday Dinner ~ Dad went to his holiday dinner with his coworkers this evening in Miami. He had a nice time. He is so blessed to work with such wonderful people! Mom, Dad, Luca & Tracy Watch Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched one of Mom's favorite game shows: Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? It is a good show! Luca Is Still In Christmas Tree Ravage Regression ~ Mom continues to find Luca stalking the Christmas Tree which is now totally bare from about 3 feet down! Daily OM: Celebrating What Truly Counts : The Perfect Holiday ~

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits 6 To 8 Ounces This Morning ~ Tracy vomited about six to eight ounces after her 6 AM morning medications. Thank goodness Dad was here to help! The biggest concern is that she could aspirate. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning! It was another great class! Hot! Hot! Hot! Mom Goes To The Chiropractor ~ Mom had an 11:30 AM appointment with the chiropractor this morning. He adjusted Mom in three places: neck, mid and lower back. She felt a little out of sync! Tania Worked On Tracy's Neck Strengthening Exercises ~ Tania worked with Tracy for almost thirty minutes on her neck strengthening exercises. She removes Tracy's head rest and works with Tracy to hold her head up without the head rest. This exercise also helps Tracy develop proprioception as well as strength! Mom, Tania, & Tracy Take Luca For A LONG Walk ~ Mom, Tania and Tracy took Luca for a long walk around the neighborhood this afternoon. He sure does love his walks! Mom Works On Christmas Cards ~ Mom worked on writing her Christmas cards this afternoon. Who came up with this idea, anyway? Must have been a conspiracy with the US Postal Service and Hallmark! Dad, Mom, Tracy & Luca Catch Up On Previous Episodes ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca caught up on previous episodes of their favorite television shows: Private Practice, The Unit, etc. Mom, Dad, Luca & Tracy Watch Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched one of Mom's favorite game shows: Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? It is a good show! Luca Is Still In Christmas Tree Ravage Regression ~ Mom continues to find Luca stalking the Christmas Tree which is now totally bare from about 3 feet down! Daily OM: Seeing Inside : Sight Vs. Vision ~

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 ~ Mom Takes The Day Off From Bikram Yoga ~ Mom took the day off from Bikram Yoga this morning! She worked on the computer for about 7 hours! She sure does love Excel spreadsheets! Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She sure did need it. Tania does such a great job on Tracy's eyebrows. Tania Worked On Tracy's Neck Strengthening Exercises ~ Tania worked with Tracy for almost thirty minutes on her neck strengthening exercises. She removes Tracy's head rest and works with Tracy to hold her head up without the head rest. This exercise also helps Tracy develop proprioception as well as strength! Luca Is Still In Christmas Tree Ravage Regression ~ Mom continues to find Luca stalking the Christmas Tree which is now totally bare from about 3 feet up! Dad, Mom, Tracy & Luca Watch Last The Double Episode Of Cane ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched this week's double episode of Cane! Daily OM: Fanning The Creative Flames : Boredom ~

Monday, December 10th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15 AM. It was a small class with lots of personal attention. Mom Gets A Manicure ~ Mom met Uncle Johnny and Nana at Boca Nails for a manicure. Uncle Johnny surprised Mom and treated her! He is such a sweet brother! Tania Takes A Study Day ~ Tania took the day off to study for her final exams and complete all her lab reports. She is studying so hard and doing so well. We are really proud of her. Mom, Nana, Uncle Johnny & Aunt Diane Go To Spinning ~ After about a month's reprieve, the gang got back to Spinning. This time, they joined a club right down the street in hopes that they will be able to make more classes and get more use out of the club. They joined LA Fitness in Deerfield, which is about 5 miles away! They tried out new Spin bikes: Keisers, which are really different from the Johnny G (Star Trac) Spinner NXTs that they were used to. They were pretty smooth! Dad Cooks Tilapia & Four Cheese Ravioli For Dinner ~ Dad surprised us with a delicious dinner of Italian seasoned tilapia with fresh plum tomatoes and four cheese ravioli. It was really delicious! Luca Has Suffered A Setback & Is Still Attacking The Christmas Tree ~ Mom caught Luca with another Christmas ornament from the tree. She has either underestimated his height (on hind legs) or he is growing!Dad, Mom, Tracy & Luca Watch Last Week's Episode Of Grey's Anatomy ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched last week's episode of Grey's Anatomy. Daily OM: What We Are Made Of : Choose Love ~

Sunday, December 9th, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits 8 To 12 Ounces After Her Morning Feeding ~ Tracy vomited 8 to 12 ounces after her morning feeding. Mom thinks she is experiencing nausea and tummy cramps associated with the monthly curse! Oh to be a guy in this day and age! (I guess their curse is suffering from male pattern baldness!) Mom, Dad, Eunice & Tracy Go To Hippotherapy Lesson In Parkland ~ Tracy recovered in time to make her 11 AM hippotherapy lesson in Parkland at Bit By Bit. She seems a little wiped out but hung in there throughout her thirty minute lesson on Breezy! Tracy Rests Up In Her Bed In Preparation For The Singing Christmas Tree Musical At The First Baptist Church In West Palm Beach This Evening ~ Tracy rested in her bed so that she would be more awake this evening for the Christmas pageant at the First Baptist Church in West Palm Beach. Everyone Has A Great Time At The Singing Christmas Tree At The First Baptist Church In West Palm Beach ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy. Aunt Diane, Uncle Johnny, Nana and Anita went to the Singing Christmas Tree this evening in West Palm Beach. It was a beautiful Christmas pageant, complete with trapeze artists, snow, and real nativity animals. Tracy looked so beautiful in her long brown skirt and leopard print top. Since she was up most of last night, she was pretty sleepy throughout most of the show. She took it all in while resting her eyes, just the same. Luca Is Learning To Respect The Christmas Tree Now That Mom Has Moved All Of The Ornaments Out Of His Reach ~ Luca has adapted well to leaving the ornaments on the Christmas tree, especially now that Mom has moved them out of his reach! She thinks the thrill is gone and he is now used to having the tree with all of the sparkling lights and pretty ornaments. Daily OM: Like A Small Town : In A Hurry ~

Saturday, December 8th, 2007 ~ Dad Makes It Back Safely From His Trip To Florence, Italy ~ Dad made it back safely from his whirlwind trip to Florence, Italy. He was gone since last Tuesday evening, spending 36 hours in Florence, Italy and the rest of the time on planes, trains, and automobiles! Thank you Tania for helping Mom hold down the fort while Dad was gone! Benny Makes It Safely To His New Duty Station: Schofield Barracks On Oahu, Hawaii ~ Benny made it safely to his new duty station: Schofield Barracks on the island of Oahu! Aloha Benny! Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Dad went to 10:00 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was another very intense class with a lot of heat and humidity.Argh! It was Mom's sixth class in a row! Felicia Gives Tracy A Pedicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a pedicure this morning. She stuck with clear polish this time! Tracy Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session With Melanie ~ It had been six weeks since Melanie had been over to work with Tracy. We sure did miss her! She started with Tracy, giving her a Cranial Sacral Therapeutic session. Tracy was very vocal throughout her session. Melanie Gives Mom A Swedish Massage ~ Then it was Mom's turn for a massage. Melanie said that Mom's shoulders (trapezius muscles) were the tightest she has ever seen them. They were like tight elastic bands ready to pop! Melanie worked on them for quite some time. Melanie Gives Dad A Massage ~ Dad opted for a Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon. He really gets a lot of relief with CST, especially in his lower back Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The Heisman Trophy Award Ceremony ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the awarding of the Heisman trophy to Tim Tebow~ Luca Is Still In Puppy Detention For Eating The Christmas Ornaments Off The Tree ~ Mom and Felicia caught Luca in the act once again this afternoon, standing on his hind legs and reaching for yet another Christmas ornament. Luca continues to be in a lot of trouble because he insists on untrimming the Christmas Tree and devour the many special ornaments that Mom and Dad have collected throughout the past 29 years. He has eaten about ten ornaments which Mom and Dad have collected from their travels from around the world. These ornaments have survived 17 moves but can not survive LUCA! Mom has moved all of the remaining ornaments up the tree (hopefully out of his reach) but Luca is still managing to find a way to get them. I wonder if he has an accomplice working behind the scenes? Mom is thinking about setting up the video spy cam so she can watch his attack strategy! He is so sneaky! Daily OM: Emerging Courageous : Walking Through Your Fear ~

Friday, December 7th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was another very intense class with lots of positive energy! Felicia Gives Tracy A Facial ~ Felicia gave Tracy a facial this morning with the Glytone Clay Deep Cleansing Masque. We all know how much Tracy LOVES her spa days! Mom, Tania, Tracy & Aunt Diane Go For A Long Walk On The Red Reef Park Trail ~ Mom, Tania, Tracy and Aunt Diane went for a LONG walk on the Red Reef Park Trail. It was BEE-U-TI-FUL! Unfortunately, NO DOGS ALLOWED in the park! Too bad, because Luca would have loved it! We are definitely going back there soon! The path twisted and turned along the beach and through the woods. It was so nice out! The views of the ocean were breath-taking. Tracy loved being outside in the fresh air with the cool breeze. Mom, Tania, Tracy & Aunt Diane Go To Nana's For A Visit ~ Mom, Tania, Tracy and Aunt Diane went to Nana's for a visit. Mom was able to take a look at her abrasiona and also got to shampoo and blow dry her hair! It is so nice to live close by family! Luca Is Still In Puppy Detention For Eating The Christmas Ornaments Off The Tree ~ Tania caught Luca in the act once again this evening, standing on his hind legs and reaching for yet another Christmas ornament. Luca continues to be in a lot of trouble because he insists on untrimming the Christmas Tree and devour the many special ornaments that Mom and Dad have collected throughout the past 29 years. He has eaten about ten ornaments which Mom and Dad have collected from their travels from around the world. These ornaments have survived 17 moves but can not survive LUCA! Mom has moved all of the remaining ornaments up the tree (hopefully out of his reach) but Luca is still managing to find a way to get them. I wonder if he has an accomplice working behind the scenes? Mom is thinking about setting up the video spy cam so she can watch his attack strategy! He is so sneaky! Daily OM: Love Shows The Way : We Are Here To Serve ~

Thursday, December 6th, 2007 ~ Mom Takes Luca To Groomer ~ Mom took Luca to the groomer at 8:30 AM to get him groomed. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was another very intense class.Mom Goes To Nana's For Dressing Changes ~ Mom went to Nana's this afternoon to change her dressings on her two abrasions which are healing well. Mom & Aunt Diane Go To The Rand Eye Institute Holiday Party ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to the Rand Eye Institute Holiday Party this evening at Bova's Restaurant in Boca Raton. Mom met the Rands through Tracy, who is best friend with Allison Rand from UM. It was so nice to see everyone and to catch up. Everyone had a really good time! Dee Comes To Give Tracy A Massage ~ Dee came this evening to give Tracy a massage. He worked Tracy through her range of motion, making sure to stretch and range every muscle. Tracy really enjoys her massages. Luca Is Still In Puppy Detention For Eating The Christmas Ornaments Off The Tree ~ Luca is still in a lot of trouble because he continues to untrim the Christmas Tree and devour the many special ornaments that Mom and Dad have collected throughout the past 29 years. He has eaten about ten ornaments which Mom and Dad have collected from their travels from around the world. These ornaments have survived 17 moves but can not survive LUCA! Mom has moved all of the remaining ornaments up the tree (hopefully out of his reach) but Luca is still managing to find a way to get them. I wonder if he has an accomplice working behind the scenes? Mom is thinking about setting up the video spy cam so she can watch his attack strategy! He is so sneaky! Daily OM: Marinating : Making Our Best Decisions ~

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a very intense class. Mom Goes To The Chiropractor ~ Mom had an 11:30 AM appointment with Dr. Colavito this morning. He did the usual e-stim and heat and then adjusted her neck, mid and lower back, and hip. She was definitely out of alignment. Mom Picks Up Nana & Takes Her To Her Appointment With The Dermatologist ~ Mom took Nana for her 1 PM appointment with the dermatologist in Boca yesterday. Then she brought Nana to have lunch with Tracy, Tania and Felicia before heading out to the mall for some Christmas shopping. Mom, Tania, Nana, & Tracy Go Shopping At Town Center Mall ~ Mom, Nana, Tania, and Tracy spent four hours at the mall this afternoon. Nana must have tried on every shoe in the mall with no luck. They just don't make a pretty, comfortable shoe with support! Some one would make a lot of money if they designed a shoe that looks good and feels better. Mom Makes Pasta Fazool & Tuscan White Bean Soup ~ Mom and Tania had soup this evening, since the temperature dipped below 70 in south Florida! It was really good! Luca Is Still In Puppy Detention For Eating The Christmas Ornaments Off The Tree ~ Luca is in a lot of trouble because he continues to untrim the Christmas Tree and devour the many special ornaments that Mom and Dad have collected throughout the past 29 years. He has eaten about ten ornaments which Mom and Dad have collected from their travels from around the world. These ornaments have survived 17 moves but can not survive LUCA! Mom has moved all of the remaining ornaments up the tree (hopefully out of his reach) but Luca is still managing to find a way to get them. I wonder if he has an accomplice working behind the scenes? Daily OM: Inner Spring Cleaning : Detoxing Your Body ~

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a really small class, with only 8 students. It was fun to have such individualized attention with so few people in class. Mom, Tania, Felicia, & Tracy Go To The Baby Jesus Baby Shower At St. Lucy's Church To Help St. Mary's Church ~ Mom, Tania, Felicia and Tracy met Nana and Uncle Johnny at the St. Lucy's Women's Club Baby Jesus Shower to benefit St. Mary's Church in Pahokee. It was a really nice time with Christmas music, fellowship, good food, cookies, and candy canes. Everyone contributed a lot of cute clothes, little bikes, diapers, etc. for the migrant children at St. Mary's Church in Pahokee. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy ~ Dee and Tania got Tracy on the mat in long sitting position with her hands propped behind her (with assistance) so that she could bear weight through her shoulders, elbows and wrists. Tracy tolerated about 10 minutes in this position. Then Tania and Dee turned Tracy on to her tummy (prone) so that she could stretch her hips, hamstrings, ankles, etc. Dee worked with Tracy's muscles and joints in this position, moving them through full range of motion. Tracy tolerated 37 minutes prone on the mat. Then it was time to move Tracy into a supine position for her massage. Dee worked with Tracy for over an hour, massaging all of her major muscle groups. Tracy really enjoys her massages. She sleeps really well after one of Dee's massages.Mom, Tania, Tracy & Luca Watch Cane ~ Mom, Tania, Tracy and Luca watched this week's episode of Cane on T.V. Luca Is In Puppy Detemtion For Eating The Christmas Ornaments Off The Tree ~ Luca is in a lot of trouble because he continues to untrim the Christmas Tree and devour the many special ornaments that Mom and Dad have collected throughout the past 29 years. He has eaten about ten ornaments which Mom and Dad have collected from their travels from around the world. These ornaments have survived 17 moves but can not survive LUCA! Mom has moved all of the remaining ornaments up the tree (hopefully out of his reach) but Luca is still managing to find a way to get them. I wonder if he has an accomplice working behind the scenes? Daily OM: Let Your Confidence Shine : Our Insecurities ~

Monday, December 3rd, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. A visiting instructor from Arizona, Jody, taught this morning. It was a really good class. Mom, Tracy & Tania Take Tracy To Coral Springs Medical Center For Blood Test ~ Momand Tania took Tracy to the Coral Springs Medical Center for a repeat Spectro-cell blood test. The test is a special analysis of Tracy's vitamins and minerals in her blood, to ensure that she is getting adequate nutrients in her nutritional supplements. Nana & Uncle Johnny Come Over To Visit This Evening ~ Nana and Uncle Johnny came over for a visit this evening, so that Mom could change Nana's bandages. Her two abrasions are healing well. Uncle Johnny Takes Luca For A Walk To See The Christmas Lights ~ Uncle Johnny took Luca for a long walk around the neighborhood to see all the pretty Christmas lights. He loves going for long walks, especially with Tania, Uncle Johnny, and Aunt Diane. Tracy Watches Charlie Brown's Christmas This Evening ~ Tracy rested in her bed and watched Charlie Brown's Christmas. She always loved watching Charlie Brown's specials. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The New England Patriots Play The Baltimore Ravens ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the Patriots play the Ravens this evening on Monday night football. Everyone was sad to watch Sean Taylor's funeral service today and participated in the moment of silence in his memory. Tracy and Sasha used to work out at the varsity athletic center with Sean Taylor, Santana Moss, and Clinton Portis, while at UM! Daily OM: Turn To Yourself: You Are The One You Are Waiting For ~

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Joan Go To Hippotherapy In Parkland ~ Mom, Dad. Tracy and Joan went to Tracy's hippotherapy lesson at Bit By Bit in Parkland at 10 AM this morning. Tracy really enjoys riding Breezy! She is such a sweet and smart horse! Tracy seems to be getting stronger with each lesson! Dad Worked On Decorating The Palm Trees With Little White Lights ~ Dad finished putting up the Christmas lights on the palm trees this morning. They look so pretty! Benny helped him hang the decorations around the front door last week! They look really beautiful! Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Joan Enjoyed The Beautiful Sunshine Out On The Patio ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Joan hung out on the patio by the pool while Dad worked on the Christmas lights. Mom watered the newly planted milk weed, lantanas, and Bolivian sunset. The caterpillars and butterflies are going to town on these plants, especially the milk weed! There are already several large caterpillars feasting on the milk weeds as we speak. Mom and Dad wanted a butterfly garden for Tracy to enjoy! Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane, Tracy & Luca Go For A Walk To Look At The Christmas Lights ~ Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane, Tracy and Luca went for a long walk around the neighborhood to look at the beautiful Christmas lights. There are many beautifully decorated houses and trees in the area, all very unique. Mom & Aunt Diane Make Southwestern Omelets & Biscuits For Dinner ~ Mom and Aunt Diane made delicious Southwestern omelets and biscuits for dinner this evening. Everything was really good. We missed Nana and Uncle Johnny. Nana went to see the Russian Ballet at Florida Atlantic University with her friends Anita and Ellie this evening. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The BCS Announcement ~ Everyone is excited to hear that LSU is going to the BCS Title Game and will play the #1 Ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in New Orleans at the Superdome on January 7th. This is the best surprise and just what the doctor ordered for LSU! See, crossed fingers finally paid off! Geaux Tigers! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Brothers & Sisters: The Wedding ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched tonight's episode of Brothers And Sisters: The Wedding this evening. Daily OM: Anticipating The Good : Anxiety About Change ~

Saturday, December 1st, 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Felicia Go To The Bit By Bit Horse Show This Morning ~ Mom, Dad. Tracy and Felicia went to the Bit By Bit Horse Show this morning in Parkland. Tracy was not in the show this time, because she and Breezy are still getting acquainted. She will be in the show next time. All of the participants did and excellent job in the show and all earned trophies and ribbons for their accomplishments. It was a really fun time. Dad Worked On Decorating The Palm Trees With Little White Lights ~ Dad spent some time before the LSU football game hanging white lights on the palm trees in the back yard. He is almost finished. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch LSU BEAT Tennessee ~ We are all very happy that LSU beat Tennessee this afternoon in Atlanta! Uncle Mike and his friend Anthony were able to go to Atlanta for the game. Now we are crossing our fingers that West Virginia and Missouri lose their championship games so that LSU will qualify to play in the National Championship game against Ohio State! Geaux Tigers! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Boston College Lose To Virginia Tech ~ Boston College lost it's ACC Championship game to the Hokies! Booooooooo! Mom, Dad. Tracy & Luca Watch West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh & Missouri vs. Oklahoma ~ Keep your fingers crossed that Missouri and West Virginia lose their championship games! Daily OM: Present In The Progression : Letting Life Unfold ~