Trip to Berlin...

-Casey and Xavier LeDraoullec from France-

More than 42,000 people flocked to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, to experience the excitement of the International Paralympic Day 2007.
The event, hosted by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), gave visitors the chance to watch their favourite Paralympic athletes in action, as well put their own sporting talent to the test by trying out several sports, including Biathlon, Table Tennis, Football 5-a-side and Wheelchair Basketball.
As always, one of the highlights was the Long Jump competition. The crowed gasped as Germany’s Matthias Schröder jumped an astonishing 6.85m (class F13). Thomas Ulbricht (GER) came second of the clearing 6.24m, followed closely by Casey Tibbs (USA) with 6.14m (F44). ((These first 2 men were in a different class/category then Casey... Casey is the only amputee amongst them...))

Now we are happy to have Casey back home with us and he is catching up on sleep he has not had in days... Lucky for us, Taylor is such a good sleeper and it has been very easy for Casey to get caught up. That is all for now...

Casey is in Germany

There is a great pic and article of Casey hot off the press at the following link: http://www.usoc.org/paralympics/news_53371.htm
Check it out!

He's here!

It is the moment you have all been waiting for! Here is Taylor Tibbs, our little miracle! He was born Friday, August 17, 5:29AM, weighing in at a great big 9LBs 4 oz. and measuring 22 in. We are so very happy and couldn't be anymore excited at every little thing he does! I am so proud to be a mommy as is Casey to be a daddy! We can't wait to introduce him to the rest of the clan and all our friends! Until next time, have a happy, happy day!

Updates from the ESPY's

I don't know if we will be getting any more photos from our adventure. I really hope you like this one though. Also, Casey finally received his engraved ESPY award and it is awesome! Thanks to all who voted and believed in Casey!

Pregnancy Update...

Well, we are aproaching the end of the 40th week and Taylor decided to stay put in his cozy little room and did not come on the 8th. I had experienced contractions at home begining the 38th week and am dialated past 4cm but all of the sudden contractions stopped and we have just been waiting. This means I am into my 10th month of being pregnant and yes, I am ready to deliver... Sometimes I have my dog days and sometimes I am fine. The good thing is that Taylor is good and healthy, but he is stubborn. Just kidding. I think that most nights we go to bed thinking well, is this going to be the night but by morning we have slept off the feelings of "hey this could be it!" We try to keep busy so that we aren't just locked up at home waiting anxiously so we walk to the local eateries, movie shop, and ice cream store. Sometimes we just walk just to walk on the beach or around some of San Diego's hot spots. We even tried bowling and besides trying to keep my balance as best I could, we had great fun and Taylor still didn't come. We got to see The Bourne Ultimatum in theaters and that was exciting. Anyway, the next Dr. visit will be next Thursday, but there is no telling if they will admit me at that point or not so... unfortunately, we have no real news just foggy details that may or may not pan out. As far as Casey going to Berlin, that is also up in the air. He doesn't plan on missing the birth of his son but we don't know when Taylor will come so... There you have it...

We are so proud of Casey!

Recently, the Navy did an interview with Casey and it was a very good piece! Check it out here at this link: http://www.news.navy.mil/management/videodb/player/video.aspx?id=9693

We hope you enjoy...

P.S. We are quickly approaching our due date and well, all is fine here at the homefront... We think the baby will be here late, but there is no way to tell. Aug. 8th, is only 3 days away.