Tru's New Legs (#5, #6, & #7) !!!

Tru received Leg #5 in Feb, 2012. As usual, he was not so excited as he typically does not like change.

After Leg #5 this was the line-up from Baby Red Leg (his first leg) to Leg #5.

Finally, Tru received his newest leg today. #6. This is the longest stretch of time between new prosthetic legs. It is quiet and perfect. He loves it. His older legs have had knees that made a good deal of noise each time he took a step. They drew attention, simply due to the noise they made, which has been making him very self-conscious lately. This leg is stealth! He already calls it his new "Spy Leg" because it is so quiet and he can now sneak up on people.

The even bigger news is that Tru received a running blade today. It was donated from the manufacturer complete with a Nike running shoe! What an unexpected treat. Tru was hesitant, as usual, but he really likes it. It is light-weight and "springy" he says.

We had to take it out for a spin. It is obvious he is smiling while running.

"Check it out Mom!"

The new legs will be sleeping very near Tru tonight. He has them tucked right under his bed where he can lean over and catch a glimpse. He is very proud! We are so happy for him!!

Check out Tru's very first steps on his Baby Red Leg:
(He has come so far!)

Tru's First Steps - Link

Mom Is A Grad!

20 years ago I (Jody) graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Over the last two decades Dallas and I started a family which has been our greatest accomplishment by far. However, professionally, I have sat in an office accomplishing nothing (or so it seems). Enough of that! It is time to get out in the world and make a difference. God has worked on me through my family, our children and my work in our church as a Sunday School teacher. I decided very suddenly about 1.5 years ago that I was going back to school. Today I received my Master's degree in elementary and special education. I should be teaching later this month in my own classroom. This week holds interviews and possibilities.

One proud grad! Look out world - here I come!

6 Years Of Tru Love

6 years ago today, we held our Tru for the first time. How things have changed. Today, he spent his Gotcha Day deep in the Manchac Swamp wrangling alligators.

His first alligator of the day.

Tru, Daddy and George.





We Love You Tru!!!!

Lin-Ley Is 11 & A 6th Grader!

Today is Lin-Ley's 11th birthday!!!!

The celebration began yesterday at Lin-Ley's restaurant of choice. Golden Corral. Yum!

Tru had to get in on the action too.

Tonight, Lin-Ley's dinner choice was spaghetti and meatballs with broccoli and mushrooms. No surprises there!

And birthday cake of course.

She asked for a new pair of shoes. She got a few more surprise gifts after dessert.

A good day!!

On June 13th our beauty graduated from 5th grade.

Lin-Ley is typically nervous in front of crowds. However, we were pleased to see her enjoy her day in the spotlight.

School is out for the summer. The day after school was done we made our first big trip to the library. Let summer begin!