NIT!!!

Well the Cougs have made it to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) this season. They were placed as a 2nd seed which is great because we could potentially host 2 games in Pullman.

Hopefully the guys can pull out a win against #7 seed Long Beach St. tonight in Pullman. Go Cougs!!!!

Improvement!!!

Well I am excited to write that Mr. Trey has had some big improvement with his eating progress in the last week or so.

On Monday he was able to try some noodles and some actually got down. This week he has consistently been willing to TRY almost anything we put on his plate (that doesn't mean swallowing yet but it makes it to his mouth). He still struggles a lot with figuring out chewing and tolerating certain textures but he is trying SO hard. Trey has also been working through his gagging episodes. In the past if he had an episode it would set him so far back but now he is usually willing to try again right away.

With all this new progress his therapist in Pullman contacted his dietitian and GI doctor at Mary Bridge and they collaborated and decided to do a trial of decreasing his night drip down to 2 1/2 hours from our recent 5 hour drip. He still gets his 4 boluses during the day. This will hopefully increase that appetite drive in addition to his appetite stimulus medication. We will do a weight check in about a week or so to make sure that isn't dropping.

But we are SO excited and encouraged for these baby steps Trey is making right now.

Here are some recent pictures of Trey eating. He loves these Elmo sunglasses of his lately. He has to be cool while he is eating as you will see...





So proud of this little boy!!!!

Gym Time:)

On Sunday before Victor and Karen left we took the boys to the Cougs practice gym to let them run around. They loved it especially Trey. He was SO sad when it was time to go.



Trey was all over the place!!!



I think my man still has it:)


Following in big brother's footsteps.


Getting a little help from Daddy.



It was a fun afternoon.

Game Time:)

Big game tonight!!!! Lets get it done boys!!!! Go Cougs:)

Love this video.

Trey and Victor:)

Trey had such a good time with his Uncle Victor this past weekend. They played so well together. I can't believe how big they are both getting.


Mr. Victor:)




Where does the time go??

Heartbreaker

Curtis's mom and little brother Victor came into town last Thursday for the 2 final home games of the season. They were able to catch two very exciting games.

The Coug's last game on Saturday was senior night and a packed house for UCLA. Unfortunately they weren't able to pull out win in overtime.


But it was such a close game even without 2 of our starters playing. The guys played their hearts out.

Here are some pictures from the game....

The Cougs amazing head manager Mike getting recognition on senior night.


Our only senior player. He played an awesome game.


Klay giving a heartfelt apology before tip-off. Very touching and courageous.


Tip-off!!!


Go Brock!!!


The best student supporters ever:)


At halftime the student section all did a dance. It was pretty creative and entertaining:)



Our mascot Butch on senior night always reveals the face under the mask.


Drum Roll...



Butch getting some love from his parents. Aren't they cute with their cougar tails?


Introducing the new Butch:)


Trey and Victor were so cute together.


Trey with his Auntie Connie:)


Well the Cougs finished 6th place in the PAC 10 this year. They play down in LA this week at the PAC 10 tournament.


Hopefully we can get a 3rd victory against the Huskies on Thursday to continue post season play.

Either way it has been an exciting basketball season and the guys and coaches have worked so hard. Go Cougs!!!


"Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece - by thought, choice, courage and determination".
-Jon Luther

Snow & More Snow!!!

Here is what kept coming down means in Pullman....

Pictures from Tuesday morning.

Right out our front door.



Lily is our little snow puppy. She can't get enough. She was quite the explorer.





The little man was quite excited to do some exploring himself.


Climbing up a mountain.



Trey and his BFF.


Trey was lucky that his buddy Chelsea had school cancelled so she could come over and enjoy all the snow with us.


Exhausted after shoveling snow:)


We finished our snow adventure with making the Allen Snow Family...

Trey creating his Trey Snowman:)


Trey and his snow parents.


Presenting the Allen Snow Family!!!!