Lunchtime at the Red Iguana -- 3/3/06

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Today was an incredible day! Joseph had an outing! The hospital staff arranged an expedition into the real world, with lunch at Joseph's favorite resturant, The Red Iguana (736 W North Temple http://www.rediguana.com/home.html).
It was a real adventure. Dad raced away from a meeting at the Church Office Building to take pictures of the festivities (Joseph may start calling him "Papa Rotzi"), then race back. It was a great time with good food and great company.
The 'Therapies' were there (Occupational, Physical, and Recreational) as well as Nursing. Mom and Matt and Bryant Smith were able to join in the food frolic.
The realities of handicapped parking were noted as the first try leaving the hospital van ended in a dead end as the wheelchair lift was blocked by a parked car and they had to move the van and try again. Joseph looked great and was a good sport about the attention and cameras (sorry kiddo).

At home the detailed preparations were made on Thursday night for the footings for the addition, which were poured today. It was a beautiful job (at least until the Grand-dogs put their paw prints on the surface, opps. . . let's bury the evidence). Thanks so much for all of you that are helping out, It's amazing to experience the outpouring of good will and service.
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PHOTOS:
1) Joseph and entourage enter the Red Iguana.
2) The head of the table supervises the affair.
3) Left to Right: Kasey and Andrea (Occupational Therapy) Kris (Recreational Therapy), Lisa (Nursing), Bryant and Matt Smith,
Misty (Physical Therapy) and Mom.
4) The crew prepare for pouring the footings for the addition (Joseph's bedroom and bathroom).
5) Tim, Gloria and Joseph Taggart.