We had an appointment at Shriner’s yesterday. It has been really cold here and so we had to bundle Parker up so he would stay warm.
We started with a hat.
Our Brave Hero wasn’t really thrilled with the hat and refused any further photo opportunities.
Being a very wise Brave Hero, Parker catches up on his sleep in order to have the energy to make it through his upcoming appointment.
Once we arrive at Shriner’s our Brave Hero is bundled up into his beloved Big Bertha. And, yeah. He’s still pretty ticked off about having to wear that hat.
While waiting for our therapist, Dad tries to explain to our Brave Hero what is going to take place today.
Our Brave Hero is less than thrilled.
Even Brave Heroes get the jitters every once in a while.
But after a minute or two our Brave Hero realizes that getting fitted for his AFO’s (ankle braces) is really not that big of a deal after all.
But the best thing about getting the AFO’s is that they come with really sweet BIG KID shoes!
So with his new AFO’s and Big Kid Shoes! our Brave Hero rides off into the sunset…….
…..and even forgives his Mom for the stupid hat.
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Those are pretty new cool shoes brave hero!! Delphine just got some Sure Steps and big kid shoes too!
Oh my gosh, the picture of him crying BREAKS my heart!! I know I say this in every comment but Parker, you are ao CUTE!!! I cant stand it! I just want to hold you and kiss you and hug you! What AWESOME big kid shoes!! Every brave hero should have big kid shoes!! And Parker, I think you look adorable in the hat!
Love you sweetie,
Amy
I got all teary over the picture of Crying Parky, bucked up, and got all teary again over the picture of Parky saying goodbye to his big brother. Thanks for including the picture of Parky forgiving you for the silly hat, that did make me smile.
Still praying…..
What great pictures of Parker! He’s soo adorable! Fun, big kid shoes-yeah!!
WTG Parker!!!! I know you have to be proud of both of your boys Tammy.
With all due respect, Tammy, I’d be PO’d about that hat, too! LOL!! He is just the cutest.
He is just so precious
! The teary-eyed pic made me cry though. Nathan used to point to the exit door at the hospital and sign PLEASE! Broke my heart!
He is so cute! And he really is a brave hero! I don’t know if I would be able to withstand as much as your poor little guy has and still be able to look so cute!
In His Love and Blessings,
annb
Tammy – he is the cutest little brave hero around! And, I must say that the photo that you sent of him for Christmas (it just came today) is the most perfect shot. What a dolly you have…sweetest little man around. Love him, and you. Happy New Year~
One word- ADORABLE! Too cute for words…
Thank you for the smiles, he is just the cutest little boy ever. He looks great. Hope you had a very merry Christmas, and have a very Happy New Year.
that does sound like it was quite the adventure! I love his hat
He looks older, and really adorable!!!
It’s hard to have such brave little kids for us moms huh? I’m praying for Parker!
YEAH – that’s exciting! Look out mama before long he’s going to be running!
Big Bertha is REALLY big, huh? She seems to fit him just fine.
He is so beautiful, even in tears.
those are great pictures of parker!!! i love his hat! he looks so cute in it, even if he does hate it!!!
OMG, I am LOL over the stupid hat. Parker, I’m with you on this one.
Love the photos, though.
Parker, if you need any AFO advice, just email Wil. He’s a 9 year veteran of AFOs. But I’m certain you’ll handle them with no problem.
Love you guys. ox
Those pictures are awesome!
The one where he’s crying just broke my heart… he is one Brave Hero!!
So stinking cute. I heart Parkey!