Lola's Signs part 2

We can't keep up. Not only can we not keep up with her list of all the signs she knows, but we can barely keep up with learning the signs to keep up with her! She does have a show now - she LOVES Signing Time! It's a PBS show, and the library also has it on DVD. She's kind of a Signing Time addict. But we do all learn so many signs from watching. We know all kinds of animals, and she even put together her first signed sentence. Derrick and Lola went to the zoo on Saturday, and she signed to him "Giraffe Drink" when they watched the giraffe bend over and get a drink from the lake. She continues to make lots of sounds too and gets closer and closer to many words. This morning it sounded like she said "dog. She does a great "ball" and "bye-bye."

We were scheduled to be in LA right now to test out new equipment for Advanced Bionics, but the prototype wasn't ready for Lola to test, so we will have to reschedule in April, hopefully. We are really looking forward to getting a tour of the place where the magic happens! Lola is currently trying out a new set of equipment. We are definitely getting used to it, and everyone likes the purple flowery design!

Let's Get Groovin'!

On a trip to Chicago last weekend, Lola visited a Children's Museum in Naperville with Susan, Grandma Sue, Cousin Jessica and Aunt Dole. She banged on drums, played with bubbles and many other incredibly cute things:




Lola has a new dance she loves to perform with her Fridge DJ. At least we know she can hear -- she changes the dance every time the song switches! She also attempts to sign the letters when the Alphabet Song comes on. Again, cute.

Drawing and Chocolate

Lola has recently discovered markers and large, blank surfaces! She loves her bathtub crayons so much that she will stay in there long after the water is gone. The other night she even laid down and closed her eyes while continuing to draw.

Derrick made his first batch of chocolate chip cookies - with double chocolate chips! He can officially do it all now. Everyone was a big fan, including Lola. Enjoy this video of Lola hepped up on goofballs and making her new silly face!