Halloween

This year it was hard to decide what to make Adi for Halloween. As you can see we decided to try a few different costumes. I really wanted to make her Boo from Monster's Inc because of the way she wears her pig tails. The frog was the next pick but found out it was supposed to be a hot Halloween and saw that after 10 mins she was sweating in it. Then came the idea of a fairy. By the end of the night she just needed clothes so we put her in her little black outfit Cami gave her for her birthday (Thanks Cam- Adi loved her outfit from you the best out of them all). What a fun day of dress up.





Look at the glow around Adi's head. She is a little angel fairy.

Oct 25- BYU game

It was a good weekend in the Whitaker home because BYU won. As many of you know Scott is quite the football fan. He has been having Adi watch football and basketball games with him at home since she was born and together we decided it was time to take her to her first game. She was a great fan—slept through the first half and then only cried out twice when the fans roared in unison. Here are some pics to show you what a cute fan she made.

Sept 25 - Shriners orthodics

We got new splints and shoes. So far she is doing great with them. While Adi was getting fitted for her splints there was a girl in a room across the hall from us, about 8 years old, getting fitted for her prostetic leg. The girl was so excited to be able to walk in her new leg that without knowing it she gave me a much needed lesson on gratitude.
Being at Primary Children's Hospital and at Shriners so many times this last year has made me more aware of how special and strong children are that have special disabilities and medical challenges. I can't help but be humbled by the knowledge that such a special little girl came to our little family.

Sept 21- Birthday Celebration Take 2

This time around was much better. Adi fell asleep while Kaelin and Cami blew out there candles and opened presents. When she woke up it took her a little while to like the cake but once she got started it took her a while to stop. =)

Sept 20th- Racing for Elenore

Racing for Elenore- Scott and his friend Andrew both qualified to race at Miller Motor sports complex for a brand new Mustang GT. The competition included 100 people in a go cart race. They had a qualifying heat and they took the top twelve times to race in the final. Both Andrew and Scott made it. It was fun watching them race. There was one guy that was just flying around the track and Scott and Andrew were trying to figure out what his secret was and they finally figured it out on the last heat of the finals but they were too far behind to make up the time. Before the winner was announced Scott and Andrew decided they would be ok with whatever place they got as long as it wasn’t 2nd or 12th. They got their wish and walked away without the car, but with some fun memories.

Sept 14th Happy B-Day!

Happy Birthday Adi!!! We decided to wait until Cami came up from SUU to celebrate their birthdays together with the family. We had a practice run. Adi, who has been sick with a stomach flu, ended up very crabby and cross wanting nothing to do with her cake.

Sept 13th- Birthday fun

Scott and I decided to take Adi to Chuck E Cheese for her birthday, where she could watch other kids (which is her favorite thing to do). We gave her a piece of the pizza crust and she held on to it and wouldn’t let go. We laughed… you’d never think this little girl had eating issues.=) It was fun watching her facial expressions as she experienced the fun of the place where a kid can be a kid.