Shootin' hoops

Today Sophie was very happy to get up in her HOPSA and have some fun with her new toys.  She loved looking at herself in her new mirror and walking on her new playmat.  She was in her HOPSA for quite a while today and after quite a while I thought she might be done but then she seemed to have a new burst of energy. 

Lucas received a new basketball for Christmas which gave me the idea of bringing up the basketball net from the basement for her to play with.  We have used this with Sophie many times before but usually with her in her walker or wheelchair.  This was really nice to use in the HOPSA because she could move around more freely and really feel like she was playing a basketball game.

We got out two different balls, one that her fingers can get caught in which makes it easier for her to hold (even if accidently) as well as a small foam ball that is light and somewhat squishy.  With some help from her dad Sophie had a great time making some dunks and a few times she didn't even want to let go of the ball.  It is great practice for her to hold on to things like this and she seemed to really enjoy it.  It didn't hurt to have mommy and daddy cheering her on when she made the baskets.  :)

 

Today was a busy day getting blood work done at the hospital and going for multiple x-rays, we are hopeful of some good news when we get the x-ray results, more on that later.  Sophie was a real trooper and I was happy that we were able to have a relaxing afternoon at home.  Jason's mom has been visiting for a few days and Lucas and Sophie have been loving it.  They are getting totally spoiled with attention and are exhausted each night from all the fun.  It is hard to believe tomorrow is new year's eve already!