Casey Update - 20 Weeks Post Accident

Friends and family have asked how Casey is doing, so I thought I'd update everyone on the blog as to his latest recovery status.

He is, for the most part, doing much better. Recovery is definitely a bumpy road. Some days are better than others. Casey made the comment last week that he would really like to fast forward past all of this painstakingly-seemingly slow recovery process, but each week is a little better than the last. He may have one more minor surgery next year to remove the plate that was placed in his wrist, as it causes more pain than is needed or wanted. The Orthopedic surgeon said the x-rays look good and the bones in his feet and wrist have healed up nicely and are exactly where they need to be. He is still on blood thinners for another 4-6 weeks - At which time he will go in for a scan to make sure he is free & clear of any lingering blood clots. He walks with a cane(to help thwart off any falls), and is pretty much self-reliant. He is driving to work a few times a week as well as having therapy twice a week, so his days are busy. He still has to take it somewhat easy though, or he is down for the count for several days. He is trying to find the balance of doing enough without doing too much. I think it's just trial and error at this point. It's good to push and build his endurance back, but he doesn't want to constantly be fighting the pain & exhaustion that comes along with it.

It's a new normal for all of us, but life is slowly regaining it's regular scheduled programming. One thing we both agreed on after the accident was, Family comes first. We want to slow down the pace of life and take more time to enjoy each other, because in the end that's all that matters!

We love our Casey, and we are so thankful he is still here with us to enjoy a lot more family time together!

Birthday and Baptism Weekend

Seth turned 8 this weekend. Not only was it his birthday, but it was also the weekend of his baptism. So, we headed over the mountain and joined in on the weekend festivities.

Parties are always fun, and he had quite the turnout for his Jumping Palace Party. Baby even enjoyed it, especially the cupcakes!

Things started to get a little messy...

There were a few games of ice hockey being played.

As well as selfies with baby -

After the party we went to dinner at a really good Mexican restaurant. As Cody would say, "It's wasn't Sr. Sol, but it was still really good!"

After dinner Andy suggested we head up to the Lookout for Sunset pictures. We arrived just in time! Only a few more mintues and we would have missed it. It was beautiful!!

Sunday was Seth's baptism. It was so nice to be able to be there for his special day. We are so proud of his example and the decision he made to follow our Savior Jesus Christ and be baptized.

We sure love this sweet family!

After the baptism we took a few more pictures outside before heading home. It was a fun & beautiful weekend spent with family.