Wednesday was my 7th session of PT and I still can't believe the progress. My range of motion has improved over 100% and I am so close to my flexibility being back to normal. My strength will still take some time; unfortunately we can't start working on that until the Doc gives the ok. My next visit to see him is on the 28th so I hoping for good news. I have been walking without crutches and spending some time on the bike and putting in a little effort. Today at therapy I was working on some ladder drills that worked on balance and footwork. These drills were great and my speed progressed each set I did. I have to say the teamwork between Carl and myself is the reason for my speedy recovery; Carl brings the knowledge and discipline and I just do as he says. 
On my way out of therapy Carl mentioned that he was going to be building a snowman with Allie this evening and wondered if I wanted to come by. How could I refuse; a free pass to play in the snow and hang out with my little pal Allie. It's been a while since I've built a snowman, I think the last time was back in college when we had a snow day and that turned into a huge snowball fight. Carl got held up a few minutes at work so I hung out with LeAnne, baby Luke, and Allie in the kitchen. Each time I see Allie she's learned something new. She was counting to 10, singing her ABC's, singing Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and all this while coloring Christmas Cards for Grandma and Grandpa. Needless to say I was impressed. So Carl, Allie and I headed outside to build "Frosty." Allie enjoyed playing in the snow and being pulled around in her sled. Carl did most of the pulling and I took a turn or two but when Carl or myself would stop pulling Allie would say, "again, again." She was having a blast and of course we would listen and keep pulling her around the yard. Hmmm… I'm going to try that technique in the spring when I'm out riding with my buddies and there is a strong head wind, I wonder if I said "Again, Again" if they would keep pulling up front and let me draft off them. For some reason I don't think that's going to fly. I'm really glad that Carl gave me the invite because building the snowman with Carl and Allie was a lot of fun and I'm quite impressed with the end result. After we warmed up a bit we headed downtown for dinner at one of my favorite restaurants / microbreweries "Olde Peninsula." This seems to be the place I always take family when there in town visiting.
