Friday, September 3, 2010

Swimming and Standing

Today Oksana tried out her new pool for the first time! Her brothers got in first to show her it was fun and then she wanted to get right in. Good thing the pool wasn't any smaller!




Evan had his own fun by setting up the sprinkler and swinging through it.

The other day Oksana figured out that she can balance herself for short periods of time so it is her new favorite thing to do. She thinks it is so fun to fall back on her behind! You can see in the video that she is making herself fall back. She could stand longer if she wanted to but why do that when you can fall and everyone claps?!

I just finished all of the paperwork for supplemental insurance and therapy. We will turn it all in next week then they will evaluate her and she will finally be in therapy. It looks to me like she's ready!

4 comments:

Dana said...

She looks like she is doing great! Therapy will likely make a world of difference for Oksana.

Becky said...

She is so sweet! Seems like she is settling in nicely, and I'm sure that therapy will be wonderful for her! We are one step behind you, we hope and pray to have Alina home by the end of October!

Ellen Stumbo said...

We are a a little jealous ;)

Love it! She seems a little nervous but as she grows in confidence it will be so exciting to hear she is trying to take steps.

And did she like the pool? Enough to think she would like to try a bath?

Dove Familie said...

Looks like she's making amazing progress!
Are we on for a phone call this weekend? Would love to catch up!