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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Total Flake....
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Update
Sorry its been SO long since we updated. Lots has happened.
In the end of June we took a trip to San Diego and went to Sea World and the Beach. The kids had a blast it was nice to be able to take a vacation. Brandon has been doing alot of traveling with work over the last few months. Good for the checkbook at times, but not so good for family time. We are very blessed that he still has a job in this economy though.
The kids started school at their new charter in August and they LOVE it. Sean is still in his Autism program, but they have him attending some "specials" with the regular 5th grade class as well as Social Studies and Science with them too. Most of his friends are still there from last year, but he has made a few new friends this year as well. He gets to join Lexis class and that has been good for both of them. Lexi is in the 5th grade as well and is doing really well. Its a small class with only 14 students. Very close knit group, very much like a little family. She has made quite a few friends. She is doing the cheer and dance club with school and also attends the release time chapel program on Fridays. Its non denominational but has been a good way to help with learning character traits and things that we hope that the kids they attend school with will learn. Being that their charter is linked with a church and owned and run by a Pastor they are very BIG on family values and the majority of the kids that attend are Christian families with good values. We havent had anything close to the bullying we had before and we are SO grateful for that. It seems to be a GREAT fit for us. We are praying it continues to stay that way. They go up through 12th grade so hopefully we will be able to remain with this program til the end.
In the end of August we moved to a new house. If you want the new address and you dont have it just send us an email and we will send it to you. Its been a great fit. Alot more space than before. Its right behind Brandons office so it cuts his commute by more than 3/4 of the time. And a couple miles closer to the kids school. Its been great to have the space to have people over. We were able to have Brandons mom come over for dinner, and we have been able to hold the Blaylock Family fast Sunday get togethers here which has been a much better fit for the kids. We are enjoying getting to spread out, the kids have there space and we have ours. We arent on top of each other anymore. We got the office out of our bedroom so we have our own space now that is not community space. Thats been nice. Having a laundry room inside instead of in the garage has been great too. We have a large yard for the kids to enjoy when the weather cools off. So far they have played out in a small dirt area and on the covered patio but not much in the rest of the yard. It has some overgrown weeds and dead tree that we are in the process of removing and then it will be the perfect outdoor space for them. We are settling in nicely.
Lexi had her first sleepover with her new friends a couple weeks ago. We were really nervous about it since we dont know the family well, but we decided that since we know they were a very Christian family and that it was important for Lex to feel connected with these kids that it would be a good thing. She really enjoyed herself and really bonded with them much more. This was important since this group was a little clique before she came to the school. Its been nice for her to feel accepted by them. There are only 6 girls in the class and 4 of them had been at school together since Kindergarten. She really enjoys their friendship now. She also started a ceramics class at Mesa Arts Center in September. That was the only thing she wanted for her bday (She got more than that =) but that was all she asked for) she has missed a couple classes from being sick, but she has really enjoyed it and is sad that it will be ending soon.
Other than that not much has gone on. Looking forward to a visit with the kids baby cousin (who is a year old now) we havent seen him since he was a couple months old. And the kids are gearing up for Halloween. We are enjoying our fall break now, unfortunately Brandon is out of town this week so we havent been able to spend any real time with him. We spent Lexis birthday here at the house, not much celebration but we did do a little family thing with just the 4 of us after Brandon got back into town. Sean birthday is coming up next month as well. And looking forward to our first Christmas here. We are just renting here but plan on staying for awhile while we get our finances back in order to buy again.
Anyway, thats our last few months in a nut shell.
I will try to update with each of the upcoming Holidays so you can see what we have had going on.
Talk to you all soon. Love ya <3
In the end of June we took a trip to San Diego and went to Sea World and the Beach. The kids had a blast it was nice to be able to take a vacation. Brandon has been doing alot of traveling with work over the last few months. Good for the checkbook at times, but not so good for family time. We are very blessed that he still has a job in this economy though.
The kids started school at their new charter in August and they LOVE it. Sean is still in his Autism program, but they have him attending some "specials" with the regular 5th grade class as well as Social Studies and Science with them too. Most of his friends are still there from last year, but he has made a few new friends this year as well. He gets to join Lexis class and that has been good for both of them. Lexi is in the 5th grade as well and is doing really well. Its a small class with only 14 students. Very close knit group, very much like a little family. She has made quite a few friends. She is doing the cheer and dance club with school and also attends the release time chapel program on Fridays. Its non denominational but has been a good way to help with learning character traits and things that we hope that the kids they attend school with will learn. Being that their charter is linked with a church and owned and run by a Pastor they are very BIG on family values and the majority of the kids that attend are Christian families with good values. We havent had anything close to the bullying we had before and we are SO grateful for that. It seems to be a GREAT fit for us. We are praying it continues to stay that way. They go up through 12th grade so hopefully we will be able to remain with this program til the end.
In the end of August we moved to a new house. If you want the new address and you dont have it just send us an email and we will send it to you. Its been a great fit. Alot more space than before. Its right behind Brandons office so it cuts his commute by more than 3/4 of the time. And a couple miles closer to the kids school. Its been great to have the space to have people over. We were able to have Brandons mom come over for dinner, and we have been able to hold the Blaylock Family fast Sunday get togethers here which has been a much better fit for the kids. We are enjoying getting to spread out, the kids have there space and we have ours. We arent on top of each other anymore. We got the office out of our bedroom so we have our own space now that is not community space. Thats been nice. Having a laundry room inside instead of in the garage has been great too. We have a large yard for the kids to enjoy when the weather cools off. So far they have played out in a small dirt area and on the covered patio but not much in the rest of the yard. It has some overgrown weeds and dead tree that we are in the process of removing and then it will be the perfect outdoor space for them. We are settling in nicely.
Lexi had her first sleepover with her new friends a couple weeks ago. We were really nervous about it since we dont know the family well, but we decided that since we know they were a very Christian family and that it was important for Lex to feel connected with these kids that it would be a good thing. She really enjoyed herself and really bonded with them much more. This was important since this group was a little clique before she came to the school. Its been nice for her to feel accepted by them. There are only 6 girls in the class and 4 of them had been at school together since Kindergarten. She really enjoys their friendship now. She also started a ceramics class at Mesa Arts Center in September. That was the only thing she wanted for her bday (She got more than that =) but that was all she asked for) she has missed a couple classes from being sick, but she has really enjoyed it and is sad that it will be ending soon.
Other than that not much has gone on. Looking forward to a visit with the kids baby cousin (who is a year old now) we havent seen him since he was a couple months old. And the kids are gearing up for Halloween. We are enjoying our fall break now, unfortunately Brandon is out of town this week so we havent been able to spend any real time with him. We spent Lexis birthday here at the house, not much celebration but we did do a little family thing with just the 4 of us after Brandon got back into town. Sean birthday is coming up next month as well. And looking forward to our first Christmas here. We are just renting here but plan on staying for awhile while we get our finances back in order to buy again.
Anyway, thats our last few months in a nut shell.
I will try to update with each of the upcoming Holidays so you can see what we have had going on.
Talk to you all soon. Love ya <3
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Golfland (May 23rd)
Brandon was home from out of town and had the day off, so we enjoyed a FUN family day of golfing. It was nice to get to spend the day together.... BUT it was SO HOT!
Both of the kids got a HOLE IN ONE they were SO excited!
I finally ended up infront of the camera, I really do participate in family fun!!! =)
Enjoying a nice cold icee afterwards, it was HOT!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Our Homeschool Zoo Fieldtrip! Just me and the kids (May 20th)
On Lexis last day of her online program we finished early..>
SO with the permission of her online teacher we took an end of the year fieldtrip to the zoo. Lexi said it was the best fieldtrip she has ever had =) warms my heart!
One of the first things we got to see on our adventure was a baby prarie dog, can you find him????
He is SO little that he is hard to see, but we had SO much fun watching him, he was SOOOOO Cute!
Hunting for animals is hard work, gotta stop for a snack break....
I love my little love bugs......
Riding on the train is always a highlight of the trip for us....
We remembered our swim suits this time so we were able to play in the wark parts....
Leaving with our loot in hand =)
Social Learning Group (April and May)
The kids have been enjoying our time that we have been spending learning and growing and playing with our friends over the last couple months. Here are a few pictures from our Tuesday Thursday group learning time with them.
Enjoy!
(watch the slideshow of images of learning time, playtime, etc.)
P.S. I am not in any of the pics, I have enjoyed being behind the camera. In the pics you will not only see Sean and Lexi, but you will see their friends Johnny and Jamie as well as Coach Kym our habilitation friend and the boys mom Anne!
Easter Pics (April 23rd and 24th)
I know its late, but better late then never, right???
Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we enjoyed the moments. Stay tune for more catch up moments.
HANGING WITH THE BLAYLOCK CLAN:
Movie time, easter baskets and playtime with the cousins!
Getting ready to go see Gnomeo and Juliet:
Special Treats from Grandpa:
HANGING WITH THE DOUCET CLAN:
Play time with cousins, bbq dinner and easter egg hunter. FUN TIMES!
The Egg Hunt
EASTER MORNING:
Special treats.... Lexi is really into journaling and reading chapter books, Harry Potter in this case, and Sean is into Star Wars and Transformers.
Friday, May 20, 2011
I know I fail.....
OK I know its been over a month.... I do have a couple posts to make. Its been a busy couple months. I will try to get them done this weekend. Bare with me. There are Eaters Pics, Social Learning Group and also a Zoo Fieldtrip to post about; as well as little changes here and there. Keep Checking Back. Love you ALL!!! <3
Sunday, April 3, 2011
More than just ONE day......
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH!!!
Keep spreading the word. Help us shine a light on Autism!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Are you AWARE????
APRIL 2ND IS NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS DAY!!!!
Spread the word! I am sure that if you reached out to those around you that you would find that you either know someone close to you (or know of someone) with Autism or an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Do you know what that is or is it just a name to you? Do you know how special these little souls are? Find out more:
Click here for a simple definition and explanation.
Wanna know more in depth click here.
I have the privelage of having not just one but two of these special little beings in my family. My brother Michael is 19 years old (almost 20)and was diagnosed with Autism when he was 4 yrs old. And my precious little munchin Sean was just "officially" diagnosed this last year with Aspergers (High Funtioning Autism). I say its a privelage but it definately comes with its own challenges. Every day is an adventure. They are definately little puzzles. They have alot to share with this world and they are not afraid to hide it. I have learned more from them then they will ever know. More about life and living, more about unconditional love. More about what it means to be "SPECIAL".
I have learned:
They dont need pity (and neither do their families), They dont need tears of sadness (its not terminal, they still have a ton of living to do) they just need love and understanding and compassion. They need people willing to help guide them on this scary path of life. Take the time to look at the world through their eyes, you might find out what an AMAZING place it can be (even if it is a little confusing and scary at the same time)!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....
Share the word, Spread the message. Learn more and be informed. Help where you can. Reach out.
Thanks for ALL the LOVE and SUPPORT that you offer to US every day! We LOVE you guys!
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