The Gash: one year later

We couldn't possibly imagine last year at this time that this scar would ever heal flat, but it has! I've kept her hair trimmed to even out her side mullet, and it's almost even now, so we might just have to let it grow and see what that looks like. Although she does look awful cute with short hair!

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One Year Hearing Anniversary

It's hard to believe, but we started this blog over a year ago on the day that Lola had her implant surgery. She was "turned on" September 20th 2006, so we celebrated her "hearing birthday" by going to a party Thursday night (see picture) and a concert Friday night with Uncle John and cousins Zoe and Vivian in Jeffersonville. Sometimes it's hard not to compare her to other children her age or younger and see how much they are talking, but then we are reminded that it's only been a year that her implant has been activated and she is making incredible progress. If you compare her to a one year old, she is right on track. I think this great video will give you an idea of how well she's doing.

Lola has really been vocalizing lately. This video may seem like regular baby babble to most people, but it's a big step for us! Remember, she's completely deaf.

Notice the stylish Four Roses Bourbon tattoo on her arm!