Spring Break Fun

Sawyer is with Aunt Kelly on a day trip to Louisville to check out a new indoor entertainment complex. He got to play arcade games and try out a ropes and harness course on the upper level ...





Xander and I spent the day around Lexington ...

Lunch at Arby's, his choice ...



Watching for big trucks on the interstate bridge from the Rails to Trails path ...



Playground fun on the teeter-totter (haven't seen one of these in years)!



Still watching for trucks on the interstate, just doing it from the top of the slide ...

Spring Break Fun

Connor always talks about this tank as we make the drive from our house to visit family in western Kentucky. We travel through Fort Knox, and this one is on display as you drive through the base. We had some extra time on our trip, so we pulled over and stopped. Connor could probably tell you the type of tank it is and what war it was used in, but I'm clueless. He was impressed though, and loved seeing him smile and getting a chance to break up the long drive.

Snapshot Sunday

There are not words to tell you how amazed and impressed I am by this kid every single day. He played (strummed) the guitar and sang "Counting Stars" by One Republic at his school's Variety Show. He's brave and fearless, and so talented at the things he enjoys.

Middle School Visit

How is possible? The twins are finishing up fifth grade and moving to middle school next year. It was hard to believe with Connor last year, but it's even harder to believe for Sawyer and Xander this year. We did early start for three years in the back of what will be there middle school next year. The building is a little familiar. But that was also six years ago, because they've been at their elementary school the past six years, and it's going to be hard to say good-bye in a few more weeks. Incoming special education students were invited out today to visit the middle school on a field trip from their own schools ... the good news is the boys seemed happy. There were arts and crafts activities set up, a sensory table in the hallway, pizza for lunch, and even corn hole to play. The school has a pretty amazing peer leadership program that helps the transition for all sixth graders, and a special subset that works with the special education kids as well. We are hopeful the transition is going to go well ...





   





Special thanks to the boys current teachers, Mrs. K and Mrs. B for sharing the images.

Variety Show

While Sawyer was off getting his chronic ear infections taken care of with surgery for tubes, Xander was busy getting ready for his big performance in the school Variety Show. He was playing guitar and singing "Counting Stars" by One Republic. He rocked all three performances ... two at school for the students (broken up by age group to help overcrowding in the gym) and one in the evening for parents and friends. He is so fearless, and has come so very far. I still remember when he didn't talk at all, when the words faded and we only had signs and sounds. And here he is, eight years later, singing in front of the whole school like he was born to do it. The people who know him best, who have worked with him and seen his progress over the years, were all in tears. Happy tears. Because our boy has come so very, very far. Past teachers were in the audience, driving in to cheer him on as he performed. And he LIVES for the applause. He loves the spotlight and the cheering.