Yesterday Tyler and I went to the Jacksonville Zoo on a field trip with his class. Tyler was able to go without taking his wheelchair. My group of boys were some of Tyler's good friends so I spent most of the day trying to keep them focused. I was looking at the animals while the boys wanted to ride the merry-go-round or run through the bamboo playground. I got them to at least look at all of the exhibits because I had rented Tyler a wheelchair when we got there and the kids liked riding on it. They would sit on the arms of the chair and on Tyler's Lap. It was a long hot day and Tyler got worn out. When we arrived back in Gainesville, Tyler fell walking to the car. A lot of his fall had to do with his fatigue. He scraped up his knees and elbows on the cement and was embarassed. I carried him to the car after that.

Samantha has a cold but is doing well. Her back and ankles keep her uncomfortable because of the dystonia. Her school work continues to be great and she does some of Tyler's Math problems just for fun. Sammy got a 100% on her mutiplication tables quiz yesterday.

Luke is Luke and I am thinking about buying one of those wheels they use for mice to exercise so that we can harness some of his energy. He is a good boy and has been using his best manners lately. He is learning ryhming and always tells us what ryhms. I am sure it won't be long before he is rapping.