Hunter’s Hope

11/24/2025

I got home from work to find Dad with the littles in his lap. Hunt was stiff as a board losing his mind while Lukas was there with his hands in the air for moral support.

After finally getting Hunt settled down and in bed, Lukas decided he wanted to join the party and crawls up and gets under the covers.

It wasnt long before they both nodded off. Sweet babes. I pray they remain this close forever.
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11/20/2025

We did the Trees for the Arts competition at Winterfest of Lights again this year!

This years tree highlights all of Hunter’s accomplishments that have given us HOPE just like he does every day
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We are super excited to win it again this year! Stay tuned for a voting link!!!

11/19/2025

11/17/2025

Happy Monday!!! Big week ahead for the fam!

Here’s two hints 👇🏼

We cannot wait to share later this week 🥰

11/16/2025

I am a firm believer that you can teach empathy at any age. My 1 1/2 year old (Hunt’s brother) is proof. Yesterday we were out in the community with the kids. A little girl caught our eye as she was staring at Hunter while walking by. Seeing this, her mom instantly snapped “Stop, don’t stare at him!” and rushed her along.

Reflecting on this encounter, I cannot stress the importance of teachable moments, especially for littles. Yesterday was a missed opportunity to embrace a child’s curiosity and explain that it’s okay to be different.

This truly struck a cord for me both personally and professionally. I say LET THEM STARE!
Let them be curious and ask questions. We are for all of them. I’m sorry if the conversation may be a touch uncomfortable but you know what’s worse is showing your child with your response that children with additional needs like Hunter are less. FAR FROM IT! Next time please have that courageous conversation. Like we tell Hunter, we, too can do hard things.”

“Embracing diversity is about recognizing its strength, celebrating uniqueness, and creating a culture of inclusion.”

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11/15/2025

Getting Hunt ready and I noticed this gem. His poor foot is still healing from the pressure sores caused by his casting. Thankfully he’s down to one but shew it looks a tad gnarly.

He’s still stander only. We are signed up for another PT intensive with Bloom Physical Therapy and Wellness LLC for the month of January! Hoping to get our sweet boy back on track and back to where he was pre-casting. We’ve lost some ground but we know our boy will bounce back like he’s always done 💙🦈💙

11/11/2025

There are no off days for this little guy 🥹

Roadtrip to Annapolis was in the cards today. He was measured for a new custom DMO bodysuit and ADM braces for his feet at night.

Then afternoon PT at Bloom Physical Therapy and Wellness LLC.

Such a trooper 💙

11/11/2025

Tater knew just what Hunter needed to access his light up toy

11/10/2025

Mean muggin Monday 😆

Ever wonder how littles get fitted for their cranial helmets? 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

This was Hunter getting fitted for his when he was just a wee little chunk. Those colored dots somehow sync to an app and render a 3d image of the head. Technology can be so cool but as you can tell it was getting old for Hunt REAL quick. We were quite impressed how well he tolerated it since he does not like his head touched.

Have a great Monday everyone 💙🦈💙

11/09/2025

Ohhhhhh myyyyyyy St. Nick!!!!

Look at our sweet boy 😍😍😍

I think it’s safe to say he made the nice list again this year!

11/09/2025

He may have lost at the cast game BUT his shoe game is on point thanks to the Botox working!

AFO’s are still only for PT and when he’s in his stander so he gets to be pretty fly for a little guy in the meantime!

These Nike Jordan’s have the adaptive laces so that all we have to do is velcro them over! Our next goal is to find some Nikes that fit his AFO braces!

11/09/2025

Photos with Heather Robinson Photography and OC MD Santa wore him out!

A little elf told me he and his brother, Tater, did so good!!!!