Trip to DuPont/Sesame Place
Lyla had a routine check-up at DuPont Children's Hospital in Delaware. She saw Dr. Bober (geneticist), Dr. Mackenzie (orthopedic surgeon), and Dr. Schmidt (ENT). Before we arrived in Delaware we decided to take the girls to Sesame Place in Pennsylvania. The girls had a great time! After an exhausting day of fun we stayed the night at the Sheraton right across the street from the park and left for Delaware the next morning.
Lyla had a hearing test (she sat on my lap and when she heard the sounds she would turn toward the sound). Her hearing is within normal range. The hearing test was done due to her second ear tube surgery in May. I knew she could hear fine but it was just a routine test they do after tubes are placed into the ears.
We saw Dr. Bober and Mackenzie and they were very pleased with her progress and her milestones. Dr. Mackenzie said she looked GREAT and her legs are straight which was wonderful news because children born with Achondroplasia tend to have bowing of the legs and Dr. Mackenzie also said her spine looks pretty straight as well. So our next trip to Delaware is in February! We were so happy to hear she was doing so well!
Lyla's Stats:
Head circumference: 21 inches
Weight: 19.8 lbs.
Height: 27 inches
Her weight and height fell into the average range on the Achon charts. Her head was a little below average on the Achon charts. Lyla turned 22 months on July 21st and truly is an ANGEL!!! She is happy and healthy! Here are some pics from this trip:
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| At the entrance of Sesame Place |
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| My girls and I posing for a pic! |
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| Emma and Lyla loved the merry-go-round |
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| Elmo Show |
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| Eating dinner at Chili's Restaurant |
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| Emma and Lyla found the gloves |
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| Lyla waiting to be examined.....she dislikes doctors!!! LOL |
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Dr. Mackenzie makes Lyla feel so relaxed! This is how she was the whole time! No more crying
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Florida/California Vacation!!!!
As soon as we got back from Delaware we left for Florida the next day. We flew to Orlando where my parents live. Eddie and I are very fortunate because my parents watch the girls whenever we want to get away and go on vacation. Emma and Lyla have their own bedrooms and my parents spoil them rotten! The girls are always going to the Disney parks and my parents enjoy having them for the week!
Eddie and I got to be with the girls and my parents for a day before leaving for our trip. We went to Downtown Disney and my parents took us to this cool Dinosaur restaurant called TREX. Then Eddie and I headed to California where we would spend 3 nights in San Diego (our 1st time there) and 3 nights in Santa Monica ( our second time there). We love California so much! We have visited several parts and Santa Monica is our favorite. We had to go back and visit again!
Our trip took us to San Diego first where we would stay at the beautiful Grand Del Mar Resort! I can't even begin to put into words how AMAZING this place is! Eddie and I relaxed by the pool, went to the spa, hiked on their many trails, ate delicious food, worked out at the gym, and enjoyed each others company. If you need to have a nice relaxing vacation then this is the spot to go! The resort has ridiculous service! Like.....having your very own Mercedes Benz chauffeur you around to any destination and pick you up!!!! I never heard of this ever!! Their famous restaurant Addison is a dining experience in itself! I can't say enough about this place. You can spend your entire trip at the resort if you choose but Eddie and I did some site seeing and also dined at a restaurant off the resort called Market. I have to give credit to my fabulous hubby for booking the entire vacation and making all the reservations. When we go away he does lengthy research always booking the best places to stay and eat!
After 3 nights is San Diego we drove to Santa Monica our favorite place and stayed where we did last year called Shutters on the Beach! Again it did not disappoint! We ran on the beach, did some site seeing, went shopping in Beverly Hills (Rodeo Drive), ate great food, went to Venice Beach, rented bikes, etc. My favorite dinner was in Beverly Hills at the restaurant CUT. Eddie loves steakhouses and we went to Cut last year and he booked it again! Eddie and I had such a fabulous vacation and can't wait to plan another one. Eddie is pretty much back to himself! He began running and lifting light weights and has been feeling really good. He is going back to work on August 1 which is such a bummer!!! :(
When our trip was over we headed back to Orlando to pick up our girls! We spent one day in Orlando and then headed home yesterday (Sunday). Here are our pics from our wonderful vacation!
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| The girls with their electronics having on the plane. Lyla and Emma were so good! |
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| Grandma, Grandpa, Eddie, Emma, Lyla and me |
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| Lyla is happy she is in an air-conditioned place! |
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| Grandpa and Emma |
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| Daddy and Emma |
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| That's my girl acting silly! |
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| Playing in the sandbox |
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Emma made her own Dinosaur at BUILD-A-DINO
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CALIFORNIA!!!!!!
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| Pulling up to the Grand Del Mar |
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| View from our balcony |
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| Hanging by the relaxation pool |
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| Going out to dinner at Amaya Restaurant at the resort |
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| Exploring the grounds |
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| Hiking on one of the trails |
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| my hubby and me! |
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| ok enough hiking (heading back to the resort) |
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| I am the happiest girl in the world! |
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| Me and my hubby |
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| Getting ready to leave the resort to go to a restaurant in town called Market. |
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| Exploring at Torry Pines National Park |
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| I saw this sign and faked like I was crying and told Eddie to take a pic.....5 minutes later look at what we saw!!!! A real rattlesnake!!!! |
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| A real rattlesnake!!! |
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| More beautiful views |
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| I love this man!!! |
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| Back at the resort |
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Eating a late afternoon snack by the pool. Eddie kept calling me Madame Leslie!!! LOL
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Getting ready to go to the Best Restaurant "Addison"
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| Enjoying our favorite drink Champagne! |
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After dinner drinks in the lounge by the fire. Our last night in San Diego
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Arriving in Santa Monica!
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| Before dinner drinks |
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| After dinner drinks! LOL |
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While visiting Gold's Gym in Venice Beach Eddie ran into an MMA fighter! At our hotel we also saw director
M. Night Shymalan. |
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| Shopping at Rodeo drive! |
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| Visiting Venice Beach |
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| Dinner at CUT |
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| Pics in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel |
In the meantime..........Pics of the girls having fun with their grandparents!
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| Emma had playdates with girls she has known since birth! Here she is playing with Isabella . Her friend that lives around the block from my parents. She also was able to see her friend Morgan! |
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| Last night in Florida. We all went out for dinner at California Pizza Kitchen |
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| Bye Bye Florida......On our way home back to Long Island! |
