basketball camp

braxton started his basketball camp on monday.

9:00-4:30, a long day.

7 1/2 hours of camp and this boy still comes home to play more basketball.

constraint camp

(day 5)

theme of the day:

BUGS

today, the life and science museum

brought bugs & butterflies to the camp and let the kids touch them.

landon's therapist said that the only one he touched was a cockroach.

(REALLY? of all the things.)

landon has always been scared of things that move,

so i was surprised he even touched anything.

they made these adorable caterpillars for the yard.

landon was so proud and excited to bring his home

and show all of us what he made.

they painted pictures of bugs

went on a bug hunt

and so much more.

what a great day!

i can't believe how much fun landon is having.

this camp is such hard work for these kids,

but they all love it!

constraint camp

(day 4)

theme of the day

father's.

landon woke up excited for camp.

he is full of energy and ready to go.

today it was all about activities and crafts for dad.

they painted bird houses (for their dad's)

drew pictures

sang songs

and lots of other fun things.

later that day they had a picnic for all the campers

and their families.

we had a great time getting to know everyone

and hearing their stories.

(unfortunately we forgot to take pictures)

constraint camp

(day 3)

theme of the day...pirates

Argghh Matey!

today was full of

treasure hunts

sword making

pirate ship making & sinking

mustaches & goatees

bandanas

and singing.

it was so fun to see all the kids dressed up

and imitating pirates.

i had the opportunity to volunteer at the camp today

it was such a wonderful experience, i loved it!

these kids are simply AMAZING!

(along with all the therapist & volunteers)

we have already noticed an improvement in Landon

and his functional movements.

we noticed him pointing(with his hand, not his finger),

and giving his brother high 5's today after returning home.

it may not seem like much, but for Landon it is a lot.

Landon was exhausted after camp today.

he fell asleep as soon as i put him in the car seat.

after a nap and some restored energy,

he is already asking about tomorrow.

ethan has contacts

today i had an eye appointment for Braxton & Ethan.

I knew braxton was needing a new prescription because he has been squinting a lot,

even when wearing his glasses/contacts.

ethan has also been complaining that he can't see the board very well a school,

but we weren't sure if he really needed glasses/contacts.

well, it is official...

ethan has contacts.

we will be ordering his glasses tomorrow,

but until then he will be wearing contacts.

he learned to put them in today.

it took a few tries to get used to it,

but overall he does pretty good.

i was hoping all the kids would take after me,

but so far the odds are against us.

2/4!

Constraint Camp

(day 2)

today Landon woke up so excited to go to camp.

they start off camp in their PJ's

so they can learn to dress themselves.

Landon has really taken to a girl named Macy.

the first thing Macy did this morning was run up to Landon and give him a great big hug.

it is so adorable.

they were instant friends.

Landon also really likes his therapist Lauren.

she is amazing.

so loving and sweet.

Landon has always loved "Buddy".

they have a special bond.

a goodbye hug is a must for them.

(landon made sure buddy carried him into the school)

Day 2 was another success.

looking forward to tomorrow!

first day of

Hemiplegia Constraint Camp

we took landon in on tuesday to get his cast made.

they let him choose the color....

i was a little nervous thinking he might pick pink or purple,

but when he came back in the room he had chose...

ORANGE.

(thank goodness i didn't have to be the bad mom

to tell him he couldn't get the color he chose.)

Landon had his first day of camp today.

9:00-3:00, wow! we both made it through okay.

there were a few tears at first,

but his therapist said he did great.

he is pretty attached to Evan & I, so I was so happy to hear he did so good.

(this is the therapist, Lauren, she will be with Landon the entire camp)

in the hemiplegia constraint camp

they put a cast on the non-affected arm,

requiring the child to use the weak affected arm and hand.

they are required to wear the cast the whole time.

to eat, dress, play, etc..

all the children have similar disabilities

and they are all going through a lot of the same things

which makes none of the children feel different or out of place.

Landon made new friends and had a great time.

he is even looking forward to going back tomorrow.

I am looking forward to seeing his progress in 10 days.

what camps are your kids involved in this summer?