From the category archives:

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Enjoying Christmas

January 7, 2010

As predicted, since her SDR surgery was postponed, Ellie enjoyed Christmas!

She certainly seems to be having fun with her new doll!

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Time for Tricycles!

March 17, 2009

It’s warmed up a tad in the north land where Ellie lives, and this past weekend she got to try out her special tricycle again.

Her dad had to do some adjusting, she’s grown so much! As you can see in the picture she has straps on her feet to help her pedal, and a seat [...]

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What A Swinger!

August 22, 2008

What kid doesn’t like to swing?

I do believe she’s having a good time, don’t you?

What a swinger!

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Working ‘9-5′ Secretary Ellie

August 15, 2008

Ellie went to visit her mom at work.  While she was there, she practiced being a secretary.

I especially like the touch of the folded glasses on the table.  They look like something I was wearing in the 60’s, ha!

Most people have to work hard to look so cute while typing!

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Having Fun in the Sun!

July 26, 2008

Getting outside to enjoy the sunshine is one of Ellie’s favorite things!

Isn’t she cool looking with those neat pink sunglasses and lovely hat?
And to get even cooler, she likes to splash around in her pool…

There’s nothing better than summertime fun in the sun!

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A Gift from the Shriners

June 21, 2008

Ellie is going to the Shriners Hospital in Minneapolis on June 30th. She’s got a whole day packed full of appointments with different doctors and other medical personnel … from occupational and physiotherapists to an orthopedic surgeon. The day starts at 9:30 in the morning, and the last appointment is at 4pm. A very full [...]

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Ellie has a new tricycle!

June 4, 2008

Kids with Cerebral Palsy want to do things other kids do. Sometimes it takes a little ingenuity, but what fun they have then!
To help Ellie ride a tricycle, her parents bought one for her that has a strap across her waist, then added straps and soles to go around and under her feet to hold [...]

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