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Ivey loves her trach capped off. She is doing great, chatting up a storm!

Here are two videos during speech this morning. Just watch her go. As you can see, she is smiling, talking, playing and learning a little sign language all at once. (You can even see her shoot the cap off of her trach like a bullet in one of the videos. It is lethal if you are in front of it!)

If you want, you can mute the music at the very very bottom of the webpage. Just hit the stop button on the player.

gwen

Comments

Karen Owens said…
Do I even need to tell you how super cute she is? She is just a doll -- with a weapon, yikes!
Anonymous said…
Gwen,
I love, love, love Ivey's two new videos!! She is so incredibly beautiful and so smart - I love to see her in action doing signs and singing and popping that cap off! That was pretty funny! I just wish that we lived closer so I could come down and give that girl a big squeeze myself. I am so proud of her accomplishments. She has such a special place in my heart. Hope the boys are doing well too!
Love, Jill & Ella
Rachel said…
Yeah Ivey~!
You are such a smart big girl! I love the videos of you communicating and playing. Tell your mommy thanks for sharing them with us.

Rachel in PA
Anonymous said…
WOW! Look at that girl go! I'm impressed Ivey! Look at you learning signs, chattering away, playing with your therapist, and having so much fun. Mommy had better watch out. Once you get that trach out in April so you can talk all the time, and as you learn more signs, I imagine you will be communicating non stop! I can tell you have a whole lot you want to tell us all! WAY TO GO IVEY!
Love, Sheila & Grace
Anonymous said…
Oh Gwen, Thank you for sharing Ivey with us!!! She is amazing in EVERY WAY!!! So beautiful, smart, precious!!! I'm sitting here with a huge smile on my face. She is blooming and it's wonderful to watch her grow and accomplish so many NEW THINGS!! Please give her a nice snuggly cuddly hug from me. God Bless
Tamm www.caringbridge.org/oh/skyecoleycole
Anonymous said…
I watched those videos a couple of times, I was so impressed and just tickled when she lifted her arms in the air. Ivey, you are something else. Thank you for sharing. Okie Nana
She is SO ADORABLE. Her laugh is infectious and she is so smart. I love seeing little ones sign like that. What an Angel!

With Love,

William's Mom
Gwen~It is absolutely amazing to watch Ivey in these videos. Isn't it awesome to see God "showing off" through such a tiny little girl?!?! Thanks for sharing her with us through your blog. We pray for her daily.
Love,
Pam
Jennifer said…
WHAT A PRECIOUS BLESSING! I love these sooo much. Thanks for sharing!

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