Great Progress!

Today in therapy Maggie blew bubbles via the bubble wand through her mouth.  Formerly she could not blow bubbles and if she accidentally got one it was because she was pushing air through her nose.  This is such an important step because it is a pre-curser to all the "plosive" sounds she will need to make in her speech.  We all do this and totally take it for granted, but for her this is a big step!  This comes 7 months almost to the day after having her palate closed.  Go Maggie!

Ready to blow

Success!

So proud of herself!

Happy Halloween, Maggie's 1st!

Maggie was a kitty.

Click the play button to see Maggie practicing her "trick or treat"

Mommy was a mouse.  Matthew a Ninja. George (the dog) went as a hot dog.

It was our first halloween without Meghan who is away at college and John Michael is not pictured because he was at football practice.  Daddy also was not here as he flew to DC that morning.

We had a wonderful chili & dogs dinner with our whole cul-de-sac then went trick or treating up and down one street.  Maggie didn't really get the trick or treating but she totally understands what to do with the treats they give her!  She's got a sweet tooth like her Mama!