Saturday, August 31, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Vinyasa Yoga With Erika This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa yoga practice with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a packed class, and very challenging. Erika is such an amazing yoga instructor. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga With Ron At Boca Bikram This Morning ~ Dad had a great Bikram practice with Ron at Bikram of Boca Raton this morning. It was a packed class, very hot and humid. Ketteline & Wilmene Give Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Ketteline and Wilmene gave Tracy a coconut honey facial this morning. She really enjoys her spa Saturdays. Mom & Dad Takes A Ride On The Big Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad took a ride on the big boat this afternoon. They rode into the ocean to test the engines. Everything ran well, thank goodness. The new air conditioner worked will. It just doesn't turn off when the set temperature is reached. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged her on the therapy mat, performing some thai massage moves on the mat. He got Tracy in side-lying to really stretch out her hips. Then it was time to get Tracy on the therapy bench for some balance and trunk strengthening exercises, with her feet on the balance discs. Tracy is really working hard. After her therapy on the bench, Dee and Mom got Tracy positioned on the peanut therapy mall for some sensorimotor and balance exercises. Tracy rocked her session today. Mom & Dad Watch LSU Beat Texas Christian This Evening ~ Mom and Dad were so happy that LSU beat TCU this evening in Cowboy Stadium. Hopefully they will have a winning season. Daily OM : Be Free From Unhealthy Relationships: From Be Free From Unhealthy Relationships On-line Course ~

Friday, August 30, 2013 ~ Mom, Aunt Diane, Aunt Candy & Uncle Johnny Go On The Grey Line Double Decker Bus Tour This Morning ~ Everyone enjoyed the downtown tour of Manhattan, Greenich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, the Battery, Uptown, Downtown, Midtown tours today. There is so much to see in NYC, it is impossible to get it all in over the two days! They missed the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building tours this time. Guess they will save it for their next trip to the city. Mom, Dad, Auntie Candy, & Aunt Diane Have Lunch In The Plaza Hotel Palm Room This Afternoon ~ Everyone had a nice lunch in the Palm Room of the Plaza Hotel this afternoon. It is the scene of Eloise, the little girl in the storybook by Kay Thompson, and a little girls dream come true. Mom, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Auntie Candy Head To The Airport In A Stretch Limo ~ Uncle Johnny hired a limo for their transportation to and from the airport. It was so fun to be riding in a stretch Lincoln limosine. Everyone had a really fun time, one they will always remember (especially Mom)! Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for one hour this afternoon. She is really doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints, both day and night. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes This Evening ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this evening. She really likes her new purple Yoga Toes. Tracy & Grace Spend Some Time Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ It finally cooled down enough for Tracy and Grace to go outside by the pool this afternoon. It has been so hot and humid. We can not wait until it cools down; maybe November? Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Marcus this evening. He worked with Tracy's trunk stabilization exercises for about an hour. Tracy did such a good job with trunk and head control today. She is working very hard during her therapy sessions. Marcus did about thity minutes of Passive Range Of Motion (PROM) exercises and stretching after her strengthening session. Way to go Tracy! Uncle Jeff Picks Up Aunt Diane & Mom At West Palm Beach Airport This Evening ~ Thanks to Jeff, Mom had a ride home from the airport this evening. It was really nice to get home, after such a whirlwind trip. Dad had the hot tub heated a toasty 104 degrees for Mom to relax in after her long trip. Daily OM : In The Open Air: Spending Time In Nature ~

Thursday, August 29, 2013 ~ Mom, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane & Aunt Candy Tour The City Today ~ Everyone had a great time touring NYC today. They started out walking down Broadway and Fifth Avenue, looking in all of the nice shops. Then they walked to Central Park, where they rode a horse and buggy through Central Park. They toured the bronze statue of Alice in Wonderland, Mom's favorite, and then saw the statue of Hans Christian Anderson. Then they saw the mosaic tribute to John Lennon: Imagine which was created at the park entrance closest to the Dakota Hotel, where Lennon was assasinated. Very surreal. They toured the 911 Memorial complete with the two reflecting ponds where the twin towers used to stand. It was really sad to see all the devastation in the photos. They were not able to see the various remnants from the towers, since they were in the museum which was still under construction. They were able to walk down to Wall Street and take a picture of the bull. This evening, they had tickets to see Annie, at the Palace Theater. It was so good, Mom loved it! They had a late dinner at Rockerfeller Plaza, at an outdoor cafe. What a great night! Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for one hour this afternoon. She is really doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints, both day and night. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes This Evening ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this evening. She really likes her new purple Yoga Toes. Daily OM : Staying Afloat Amidst The Spin: Taking Things Personally ~

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 ~ Mom & Aunt Diane Leave Bright & Early This Morning For Their Flight Out Of West Palm Beach To Laguardia ~ Mom and Aunt Diane took a limo to the airport in West Palm Beach where they met Uncle Johnny in the Delta Sky Club. They were really disappointed to hear that their flight was postponed until 4 PM. Thank goodness Uncle Johnny was able to book them all on another flight, leaving at 11:35 AM. The flight ended up being delayed another hour, and they finally took off around 12;35 PM. They lost most of the day, but the limo still met them at baggage claim for their ride to the Waldorf Astoria, where Aunt Candy was waiting for them. They had a three bedroom suite in the Tower Residences, 3,000 feet! Mom, Aunt Candy, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Johnny Go To See Cinderella On Broadway This Evening ~ Everyone had a nice evening at Cinderella, after Uncle Johnny said Mass and they had a delicious dinner in the dining room in their suite. It was a great musical, with amazing costume changes and stage effects. Mom was in her glory, especially in Times Square. So much to see and do! Mom and Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Daily OM : An Invitation To Confort: Creating A Serene Home ~

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 ~ Wilmene Takes The Day Off For A Doctor's Appointment Today ~ Mom had to skip her daily hot yoga practice today, to stay with Ketteline since Wilmene took the day off to see the cardiologist. Mom never likes to miss her hot yoga practice. Rest is necessary and always a good way to recover from a demanding and intense yoga practice. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour Today ~ Tracy is doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints for one hour during the day, in addition to her nightly wear. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. She worked really hard on her trunk and head control, and did not have any coughing spells. Mom Packs Her Bag For An Impromtu Sibling Trip To New York City Tomorrow Morning ~ Mom packed jer suitcase for her surprise trip to NYC with Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, and Aunt Candy. She is really excited to be going to NYC, especially since she has never been there. Aunt Diane came over to spend the night so that they can leave at 5:15 AM for their flight out of West Palm Beach. Mom & Dad Watch Suits This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched another one of their favorite summer season shows this evening: Suits! Daily OM : Light Of The Party: Confidence In Social Situations ~

Monday, August 26, 2013 ~ Mom Teaches The One O'Clock Warm Yoga Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom taught a great one hour Warm Yoga practice this afternoon at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. The music was perfectly timed, and she even had cold lemongrass and lavender infused face cloths for savasana. She sprayed their feet with her famous lemongrass and lavender spike infused spray. Everyone seemed to really enjoy her class. Ketteline & Grace Dry Brush Tracy's Arms & Legs Three Times Today ~ The girls dry brushed Tracy's arms and legs three times today. It is so good for sensory integration, exfoliation, and increased circulation. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour Today ~ Tracy is doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints for one hour during the day, in addition to her nightly wear. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Daily OM : Peeling Away The Layers: Trees Shedding Their Bark ~

Sunday, August 25, 2013 ~ Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Morning ~ Ketteline and Grace put on Tracy's Yoga Toes for one hour this morning. She really enjoys her new purple Yoga Toes. They are really comfortable. Mom, Tracy, Grace & Dad Go To Hippotherapy With Susan & Chubbie This Morning ~ Tracy rode for about ten minutes before it started to rain. Ironically, it lasted about ten minutes and then stopped. However, it was too late to get Tracy back on the horse. Looks like we will be making up another class in the near future. Mom, Dad & Tracy Go Tp Aunt Diane's For A Cookout This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy met Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, and Uncle Johnny for a cookout at her condo this evening. Uncle Jeff grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. It was really good. Aunt Diane made a salad and they had baked beans. Mom brought dark chocolate covered Granny Smith apples, and Jeff had Mom's favorite cookies, cannoli, and minature Key Lime Pie. They sure do like desserts. Daily OM : Language Of The Soul: The Paradox Of Spirit ~

Saturday, August 24, 2013 ~ Mom & Dad Change Tracy's G-Tube This Morning ~ Mom and Dad changed Tracy's feeding tube this morning. It is hard to believe that the last time it was changed was March 24th. Where has the time gone? Mom Goes To Hot Vinyasa Yoga With Erika This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa yoga practice with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a packed class, and very challenging. Erika is such an amazing yoga instructor. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga With Ron At Boca Bikram This Morning ~ Dad had a great Bikram practice with Ron at Bikram of Boca Raton this morning. It was a packed class, very hot and humid. Ketteline & Wilmene Give Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Ketteline and Wilmene gave Tracy a coconut honey facial this morning. She really enjoys her spa Saturdays. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job with Tracy's eyebrows. Mom & Dad Takes A Ride On The Little Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad took a ride on the little boat this afternoon. They rode around the canals of Lighthouse Point, and rode to the Hillsboro Lighthouse and back. It was really hot and humid, and there were a lot of boats out. Too bad the big boat's air conditioner is on the blink. They are looking at buying a new air conditioner soon. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged her on the therapy mat, performing some thai massage moves on the mat. Then it was time to get Tracy on the therapy bench for some balance and trunk strengthening exercises, with her feet on the balance discs. Tracy is really working hard. After her therapy on the bench, Dee and Mom got Tracy positioned on the peanut therapy mall for some sensorimotor and balance exercises. Tracy rocked her session today. Daily OM : How To Quiet The Mind: From How To Quiet The Mind On-line Course ~

Friday, August 23, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow practice with Veronica this morning at 9 AM at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom Goes To Lake Worth This Afternoon For Her Hair Appointment With Kerri At The Hairnet ~ Mom had a nice ride to Lake Worth for her hair appointment with Kerri at the Hairnet. She can not believe that this is the second month that she did not get her hair cut. She is trying to let it grow; not sure how long she will survive.Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for one hour this afternoon. She is really doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints, both day and night. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes This Evening ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this evening. She really likes her new purple Yoga Toes. Tracy & Grace Spend Some Time Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ It finally cooled down enough for Tracy and Grace to go outside by the pool this afternoon. It has been so hot and humid. We can not wait until it cools down; maybe November? Daily OM : Going Away To Go Within: Retreat ~

Thursday, August 22, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Peter's Hot Vinyasa Class At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a good class with Peter this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. There were only three people there, including the instructor, so they were able to learn many new poses and use the wall. Mom was able to use the wall for scorpion pose and hand stand. They both experienced so many breakthroughs this morning. What a great class. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for one hour this afternoon. She is really doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints, both day and night. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes This Evening ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this evening. She really likes her new purple Yoga Toes. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Marcus this evening. He worked with Tracy's trunk stabilization exercises for about an hour. Tracy did such a good job with trunk and head control today. She is working very hard during her therapy sessions. Marcus did about thity minutes of Passive Range Of Motion (PROM) exercises and stretching after her strengthening session. Way to go Tracy! Daily OM : Pausing To Drink: Beauty Day ~

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 ~ Mom Takes Tracy's Splints To Boca Orthopedics For Kristen To Replace The Straps ~ Mom had an appointment with Kristen this morning to get Tracy's resting hand splints rehabbed. Kristen replaced the straps on both pairs of Tracy's splints. They really needed it, and are like brand new. Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this afternoon with Veronica at Awaken. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour Today ~ Tracy is doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints for one hour during the day, in addition to her nightly wear. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Mom Goes To The Bit By Bit Board Meeting This Evening At Pompano Beach Public Works Administration Building ~ Mom attended the Bit By Bit Board of Director's meeting in Pompano. It was a very long meeting! Daily OM : Plunging Into The Deep: Life Can Be Scary ~

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Boca Nails For A Much-Needed Pedicure & Manicure This Morning ~ Mom really enjoyed her manicure and pedicure this morning at Boca Nails with Cindy. Her nails were way overdue, and she was happy to have her feet and hands back. Mom Goes To Kate's 1 PM Hot Vinyasa Practice This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She loves Kate's class! Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour Today ~ Tracy is doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints for one hour during the day, in addition to her nightly wear. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. She worked really hard on her trunk and head control, and did not have any coughing spells. Mom & Dad Watch Suits This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched another one of their favorite summer season shows this evening: Suits! Daily OM : Begin With Yourself: The Journey Of Finding A Relationship ~

Monday, August 19, 2013 ~ Happy Birthday Tiffany ~ Mom Increases Tracy's Cabergoline Dose To 0.5 mg Twice Per Week This Morning ~ Mom increased Tracy's dose to 0.5 mgs twice a week (on Mondays and Thursdays) per Dr. Ishaq's order this morning. Fingers crossed that she doesn't have too many GI upsets with the increase in her meds. Mom Goes To Peter's Hot Vinyasa Yoga Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa Yoga practice this morning with Peter at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was the perfect temperature and humidity. She met her friend Kim there; it was a fun class! Ketteline & Grace Dry Brush Tracy's Arms & Legs Three Times Today ~ The girls dry brushed Tracy's arms and legs three times today. It is so good for sensory integration, exfoliation, and increased circulation. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour Today ~ Tracy is doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints for one hour during the day, in addition to her nightly wear. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Daily OM : Savoring Ceremony: Tea Rituals ~

Sunday, August 18, 2013 ~ Susan Cancels Tracy's Hippotherapy This Morning At Sand & Spurs ~ Susan had to cancel Tracy's Hippotherapy this morning at Sand & Spurs. Her parents are visiting, and Susan had to spend some time with them. We'll try again next weekend. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Morning ~ Ketteline and Grace put on Tracy's Yoga Toes for one hour this morning. She really enjoys her new purple Yoga Toes. They are really comfortable. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Mamaw, & Grace Go To Noon Mass At St. Ambrose Church In Deerfield Beach ~ Everyone enjoyed Mass at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach. Fr. Lynch gave a really good sermon. Dad Takes Everyone To Starbucks After Mass This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed a latte from Starbucks this afternoon after Mass. They have the best frappacinos; Dad and Mamaw's favorite. Dad Takes Everyone For A Ride Around Ft. Lauderdale This Afternoon ~ Mamaw had never been to Ft. Lauderdale Beach so Dad took her on the grand tour of the beach and the port. Daily OM : Life Transitions: The Death & Rebirth Of Self ~

Saturday, August 17, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga With Dad This Morning ~ Mom and Dad had a great Bikram practice with Ron at Bikram of Boca Raton this morning. It was a packed class, very hot and humid. Ketteline & Wilmene Give Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Ketteline and Wilmene gave Tracy a coconut honey facial this morning. She really enjoys her spa Saturdays. Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy With Dee This Afternoon ~ Mom canceled Tracy's Physical Therapy session with Dee this afternoon because they planned to go on the boat. The weather was perfect and the air conditioner was working after the technician boosted it with freon. Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy, Elizabeth, Lindsey, & Mamaw Go On The Boat For The Afternoon ~ Even though they got a late start, everyone had a fun time on the boat this afternoon. They anchored in Lake Boca and swam and floated around on the rafts. Tiffany, Elizabeth & Lindsey Go Out This Evening In Deerfield Beach ~ Everyone had a nice time out with Joey in Deerfield Beach this evening. Nothing like burning the candle at both ends. Daily OM : Heal Yourself With Writing: From The Heal Yourself With Writing On-line Course ~

Friday, August 16, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow practice with Veronica this morning at 9 AM at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She was so surprised when Veronica had everyone sing Happy Birthday to he at the end of class! Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Jeff Come Over To Hang Out By The Pool This Afternoon For Mom's Birthday ~ Everyone hung out in the pool and the hot tub for Mom's birthday, especially since the air conditioner was broken on the boat! They postponed the boat trip until tomorrow, hopefully the air conditioner will be fixed in time. Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy, Mamaw, Elizabeth, Lindsey, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, Chip & Eileen Go To Seasons 52 In Boca Raton For Mom's & Jeff's Birthday Dinner ~ Everyone had a nice birthday dinner this evening at Seasons 52 in Boca Raton. It was nice to be in the private room, with everyone for dinner. Uncle Johnny brought a delicious ice cream cake and cannolis for dessert. Daily OM : Burning Brightly: Allowing Your Soul To Shine ~

Thursday, August 15, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Emily's Class At Barkan Method Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale This Morning ~ Mom had a good class with Emily this morning at Barkan Method Hot Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale. The temperature was perfect with lots of humidity. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for one hour this afternoon. She is really doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints, both day and night. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes This Evening ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this evening. She really likes her new purple Yoga Toes. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Marcus this evening. He worked with Tracy's trunk stabilization exercises for about an hour. Tracy did such a good job with trunk and head control today. She is working very hard during her therapy sessions. Marcus did about thity minutes of Passive Range Of Motion (PROM) exercises and stretching after her strengthening session. Way to go Tracy! Mamaw, Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Burn Notice This Evening ~ Everyone is enjoying Mamaw's visit; especially Tracy! Everyone really enjoyed watching Burn Notice this evening. There are only about three more episodes left to the series! Daily OM : Enjoying The Ride: The Flow Of The Universe ~

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 ~ Dad Leaves Bright & Early This Morning For Laguardia For His Monthly Meeting ~ Dad left bright and early this morning for his monthly meeting at Laguardia. It is such a long day for him. Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Keri at Awaken. Keri let Mom team teach a sequence, some floor exercises and the final Savasana this morning; it was so much fun. She is really looking forward to being able to teach her own class some day soon. Mom Treats Mamaw & Aunt Diane To Lunch At Cafe Sequella In Boca Raton This Afternoon ~ Mom treated Aunt Diane and Mamaw to lunch at Cafe Sequella in Boca Raton Royal Palm Plaza this afternoon. The food was really delicious, and they had a nice visit too. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour Today ~ Tracy is doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints for one hour during the day, in addition to her nightly wear. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Dad Returns From New York's Laguardia International Airport This Evening ~ Dad was happy to be home from New York after a very long day! Daily OM : Spoiling Our Children: Too Many Things ~

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 ~ Elizabeth & Lindsey Go To South Beach This Morning ~ Dad drove Elizabeth and Lindsey to the South Beach Shuttle so that they could spend the morning in South Beach. It was so hot, that they couldn't last very long on the beach. They spent the day on Lincoln Road exploring the many boutiques. Mom Goes To Jimmy's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Barkan Method Hot Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa class this morning with Jimmy at the new studio. It was a fun class, and the temperature was perfect! Several of her classmates from Barkan Method Teacher Training were there. It was great to practice with them again. Mom Takes Mamaw To The Hair Dresser This Monring In Lighthouse Point ~ Mamaw was happy that she could get her hair done this morning at Dede's in Lighthouse Point. Dede does such a good job! Mom Goes Back To Barkan To Do A Round Robin With Four Of Her Colleagues This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great Round Robin with four of her fellow Barkan Yoga Teachers this afternoon. It was a lot of fun and a great learning experience. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. She worked really hard on her trunk and head control, and did not have any coughing spells. Mom & Dad Watch Suits This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched another one of their favorite summer season shows this evening: Suits! Daily OM : Letting Your Voice Be Heard: Writing Your Story ~

Monday, August 12, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy's Hot Yoga Practice This Morning At Barkan Method Hot Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning at the Barkan Method Hot Yoga Studio in Ft. Lauderdale. It was the perfect temperature and humidity. She met her friend Kim there; it was a fun class! Elizabeth & Lindsey Go To Sawgrass Mills For Shopping This Afternoon ~ Elizabeth and Lindsey went to Sawgrass Mills outlet mall for a shopping adventure today. They got some really cool stuff and some good deals! Ketteline & Grace Dry Brush Tracy's Arms & Legs Three Times Today ~ The girls dry brushed Tracy's arms and legs three times today. It is so good for sensory integration, exfoliation, and increased circulation. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour Today ~ Tracy is doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints for one hour during the day, in addition to her nightly wear. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Mom Orders Personal Pizzas From Your Pie This Evening ~ Mom ordered individual pizza pies for dinner this evening from Your Pie in Lighthouse Point. It was "buy one adult pizza, get one kid's pizza meal free" evening. Pretty good timing, don't you think? Daily OM : Evolution Of The Soul: Life Lessons Through Reincarnation ~

Sunday, August 11, 2013 ~ Mom, Tracy, Grace & Dad Go To Hippotherapy With Susan & Chubby This Morning ~ Tracy did a good job at Hippotherapy this morning with Susan and Chubby at Bit By Bit and Sand & Spurs. Chubbie was not in his bad attitude mood, and did not kick Dad this time. He seemed to be in a much better mood, and so was Dad. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Morning ~ Ketteline and Grace put on Tracy's Yoga Toes for one hour this morning. She really enjoys her new purple Yoga Toes. They are really comfortable. Mom, Tiffany, Elizabeth & Lindsey Go To Deerfield Beach For An Hour This Afternoon ~ It was so hot at the beach this afternoon, that Mom, Tiffany, Elizabeth and Lindsey could barely make it an hour, it was so hot and humid. Tiffany Leaves For Northern Virginia This Evening ~ Elizabeth and Lindsey took Tiffany to the Ft Lauderdale Airport this evening to catch her flight home. It was such a nice surprise to have her home for my birthday! Elizabeth & Lindsey Go To Ft. Lauderdale Beach For Sushi This Evening ~ Elizabeth and Lindsey toured around Ft. Lauderdale and stopped for Sushi this evening. They are sure having a great vacation. Mom, Dad, & Mamaw Order Meals From Bonefish Mac's This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Mamaw had delicious fish and shrimp meals from Bonefish Mac's this evening. They have the best food, especially their Coconut Shrimp and Key West Catch. Daily OM : Beyond The Physical: We Are Beings Of Light ~

Saturday, August 10, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga With Dad This Morning ~ Mom and Dad had a great Bikram practice with Ron at Bikram of Boca Raton this morning. It was a packed class, very hot and humid. Ketteline & Wilmene Give Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Ketteline and Wilmene gave Tracy a coconut honey facial this morning. She really enjoys her spa Saturdays. Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy With Dee This Afternoon ~ Mom canceled Tracy's Physical Therapy session with Dee this afternoon because they planned to go on the boat. The weather was perfect and the air conditioner was working after the technician boosted it with freon. Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy, Elizabeth, Lindsey, & Mamaw Go On The Boat For The Afternoon ~ Even though they got a late start, everyone had a fun time on the boat this afternoon. They anchored in Lake Boca and swam and floated around on the rafts. Tiffany, Elizabeth & Lindsey Go Out This Evening In Deerfield Beach ~ Everyone had a nice time out with Joey in Deerfield Beach this evening. Nothing like burning the candle at both ends. Daily OM : Attracting Genuine Abundance: From The Attracting Genuine Abundance On-line Course ~

Friday, August 9, 2013 ~ Happy Birthday Mom ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow practice with Veronica this morning at 9 AM at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She was so surprised when Veronica had everyone sing Happy Birthday to he at the end of class! Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Jeff Come Over To Hang Out By The Pool This Afternoon For Mom's Birthday ~ Everyone hung out in the pool and the hot tub for Mom's birthday, especially since the air conditioner was broken on the boat! They postponed the boat trip until tomorrow, hopefully the air conditioner will be fixed in time. Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy, Mamaw, Elizabeth, Lindsey, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, Chip & Eileen Go To Seasons 52 In Boca Raton For Mom's & Jeff's Birthday Dinner ~ Everyone had a nice birthday dinner this evening at Seasons 52 in Boca Raton. It was nice to be in the private room, with everyone for dinner. Uncle Johnny brought a delicious ice cream cake and cannolis for dessert. Daily OM : Sharing Your Genius: Your Special Gift ~

Thursday, August 8, 2013 ~ Mom, Elizabeth & Lindsey Go To Kate's Warm Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom took Uncle Johnny to Kate's Warm Yoga practice this afternoon. He did not like it at all, and started feeling nauseous. He did not even like the smell of the room and the heat. Mom really wanted him to have a positive experience. Looks like they will be back to biking together soon! Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for one hour this afternoon. She is really doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints, both day and night. Tracy & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy and Grace enjoyed the patio this evening, after the humidity cooled down a little and it was tolerable outside. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this evening. He worked with Tracy on the Peanut Therapy Ball, having her balance and work on head and trunnk strengthening in front of the mirror. She did not cough at all this time, and did a good job with trunk and head control. Daily OM : Composing Bliss: Poetry As Meditation ~

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 ~Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Keri at Awaken. Keri let Mom team teach some floor exercises and the final Savasana this morning; it was so much fun. She is really looking forward to being able to teach her own class some day soon. Mamaw, Elizabeth & Lindsey Come For A Visit This Afternoon ~ Mamaw, Elizabeth and Lindsey came to visit us this evening. We are really excited to have them here in Florida. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Mamaw, Elizabeth & Lindsey Go To The Lighthouse Point Yacht Club For Dinner This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed the Pasta Bar this evening at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club this evening. It was really good, and everyone especially loved the ice cream bar. Daily OM : Forward Momentum: The Train As A Metaphor ~

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Barkan Method Hot Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa class this morning with Jimmy at the new studio. It was a fun class, and the temperature was perfect! Several of her classmates from Barkan Method Teacher Training were there. It was great to practice with them again. Tracy Goes To North Broward Medical Center To Get Her Labs Drawn This Afternoon ~ Tracy got her labs drawn for Dr. Ishaq at North Broward Medical Center this afternoon. We are checking her Prolactin, DHEA, and Testosterone levels again. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. She worked really hard on her trunk and head control, and did not have any coughing spells. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening With Milly At Boca Bikram Yoga Studio ~ Dad had a good Bikram yoga practice this evening with Milly at Boca Bikram Yoga Studio. He sure does love his Bikram yoga practice. Mom & Dad Watch Suits This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched another one of their favorite summer season shows this evening: Suits! Daily OM : Avoiding Negative Vibrations: Taking On The Energy Of Others ~

Monday, August 5, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy's Hot Yoga Practice This Morning At Barkan Method Hot Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning at the Barkan Method Hot Yoga Studio in Ft. Lauderdale. It was the perfect temperature and humidity. She met her friend Kim there; it was a fun class! Ketteline & Grace Dry Brush Tracy's Arms & Legs Three Times Today ~ The girls dry brushed Tracy's arms and legs three times today. It is so good for sensory integration, exfoliation, and increased circulation. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour Today ~ Tracy is doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints for one hour during the day, in addition to her nightly wear. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. They are new, purple, and really comfortable, much nicer than her old ones. Daily OM : Fresh & Unfixed: There Is Only Now ~

Sunday, August 4, 2013 ~ Mom Goes With Kim & Keri To The New Yoga Joint South This Morning For Erika's Class ~ Mom had a great morning Hot Flow practice with Erika, Kim and Keri this morning at the new Yoga Joint South by the port and convention center. It was really fun to see the new studio. Tracy, Grace & Dad Go To Hippotherapy With Susan & Chubby This Morning ~ Tracy did a good job at Hippotherapy this morning with Susan and Chubby at Bit By Bit and Sand & Spurs. Mom and Kim met them there, just in time to see Chubby being a bad boy. He was trying to kick Dad! They ended up cutting Tracy's session short due to Chubby's bad behavior. Grace Puts On Tracy's Yoga Toes For One Hour This Morning ~ Ketteline and Grace put on Tracy's Yoga Toes for one hour this morning. She really enjoys her new purple Yoga Toes. They are really comfortable. Tracy & Grace Sit Outside In The Sunshine This Afternoon ~Tracy and Grace enjoyed the outdoors and sunshine this afternoon. It was beautiful out, and the sun moved to the front of the house so they could enjoy the shade. Daily OM : Choosing True Connections: Technology As Distraction ~

Saturday, August 3, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice with Erika this morning. The room was really hot and humid, and it was packed. Ketteline & Wilmene Give Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Ketteline and Wilmene gave Tracy a coconut honey facial this morning. She really enjoys her spa Saturdays. Mom Helps Team Teach Keri's Noon Class This Afternoon ~ Mom was grateful for another opportunity to team teach with Keri this afternoon. It was amazing; Keri let Mom do Pranayama breathing, set the Intention, and do the warm-up (Surya Namaskar) for the one-hour class. It was so much fun! Mom & Kim Go Over The Sequence This Afternoon ~ Mom and Kim go over the first three poses of the Barkan sequence this afternoon. It is fun to teach the sequence to Kim. Wilmene Does Tracy's Brows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene did Tracy's brows this afternoon. She does such a good job. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Pedicure This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a pedicure this morning. She is leavng polish off Tracy's toes to let them breathe. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy this afternoon. He had to do his massage continuing education today; he should be back next week. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch What The Bleep Do We Know This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched What The Bleep Do We Know this evening. It was a really good movie. Daily OM : Overcoming Fear: From The Overcoming Fear On-line Course ~

Friday, August 2, 2013 ~ Dad Leaves Bright & Early This Morning For Dallas Again ~ Dad left bright and early this morning for Dallas for another meeting. He got home in time for ribs from Bonefish Mac's! Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom team taught with Keri this morning at 9 AM at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is really enjoying team teaching with Keri! Christina & Kim Come Over To Share Their Yoga Teacher Training Experiences This Afternoon ~ Mom, Kim and Christina shared their Yoga Teacher Training experiences this afternoon after class. It was so amazing to see how different their experiences were. Tracy's Good Friend Fallon & Her Family Come Over To Visit Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy and Mom enjoyed spending the day with Fallon, Alex, Mia, Emma, and Nicholas. The girls enjoyed swimming in the pool, and they sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine until the rain came in. They all had ribs and salads from Bonefish Mac's this evening. Dad came home just in time to have his favorite dinner! Tracy really enjoyed catching up with Fallon. Fallon gave Tracy a pedicure and manicure. She seemed to enjoy the time she spent with Fallon. Daily OM : The Light At The End Of The Tunnel: Nothing Is Insurmountable ~

Thursday, August 1, 2013 ~ Mom & Uncle Johnny Go To Kate's Warm Yoga Class This Afternoon At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom took Uncle Johnny to Kate's Warm Yoga practice this afternoon. He did not like it at all, and started feeling nauseous. He did not even like the smell of the room and the heat. Mom really wanted him to have a positive experience. Looks like they will be back to biking together soon! Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for one hour this afternoon. She is really doing a good job tolerating her resting hand splints, both day and night. Tracy & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy and Grace enjoyed the patio this evening, after the humidity cooled down a little and it was tolerable outside. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this evening. He worked with Tracy on the Peanut Therapy Ball, having her balance and work on head and trunnk strengthening in front of the mirror. She did not cough at all this time, and did a good job with trunk and head control. Daily OM : Enjoying a Snail's Pace: Doing Things Slowly ~