Happy Halloween Ivy!

Happy Haloween!

Sending you happy thoughts of last year's scaring festivities...It's not going to be the same without you in the gorilla suit.

What the heck??

What the heck am I seeing?? Very nice Ivy. It looks like you could ride that thing all the way to AG/SLO!! Atta girl Ivy.

Trike Ride!

This footage speaks for itself:

Ok, so I'm a dork

Oh my goodness, Ivy...I didn't even realize there was a video here of you eating your birthday cake!
And thanks to you, once again, I sit here typing through tear-filled eyes. (Geez, you'd think I'm a big cry-baby or something!).
I am just so amazed at how well you're doing. I just love seeing you smiling, looking around, and chowing down on that chocolate cake!

As always, Ivy...
You Rock!

God Bless!

Hey Ivy

Hi Ivy, just checking in and seeing what's going on. I can watch that video of you eating your birthday cake over and over. You are so happy. Jessica and I sent you a package. You should get it in a few days. It'll have to go into the birthday pile. One of these days you'll get to it. And it'll be your birthday all over again. We miss you, love you and think of you everyday. See you soon.

Love, Kim and Jessica

Ivy in Charge

A bit over a year ago Ivy & I were assisting Melinda during a bat talk to 100 junior high girls at a science summer camp. Besides being a natural public speaker (warm and articulate), Ivy asked the girls to please not assail Melinda with terrible bat stories, explaining that these stories were unhelpful and upsetting to her mom. Imagine that--a sixteen year-old looking out for her mum's feelings!

You're the best Ivy! I'm delighted to hear that you're stretching out your birthday celebration. You should also consider having a "do over" birthday in January when we are all in need of a holiday. ;)

Love,

Mary