As if this wasn't enough, late October she travels back to Sacramento (in her safe new van) to have her cast removed and special braces fitted to her feet. Once she does this, she has the OK from doctors for starting the process of learning how to stand and walk! Go Nicole!

She's in good spirits and was giving the nurses and doctors 'knuckle bumps' before being discharged. As her mom told us, "It's really happening for her!"

Soon, Nicole will be walking! We cannot wait to watch you take your first steps!