R.I.P.

Bartholomew

 

He was only with us for four months but made a lifetime of joy.

Sam rescued him and he fit right in with our family.

Mia thought he was her baby. And our big boys accepted him without confrontation.

 He showed us what true gratitude is.  His round eyes soaked in what a family looked like and he basked in the joy of ours.  So sorry we lost him so quickly, but don't regret making his life part of ours.  We will miss our "Fluffy Cat".

 

Springfield Cardinals visited the field tonight. 
Tommy said he was short until he grew at 17.  Words of encouragement for Nathan.

Heading back to Orlando for a second internship!

We will miss her, but couldn't be happier for her!

Rain or Shine.

or 

Rain, more rain and puddles.

Touring Hammons Field and visiting the Springfield Cardinals in the indoor practice room.

 

Too much water to go through to get to the dugout.

 

Saturday Rec with The Arc of the Ozarks

I received a letter recently that if wanted Chase's early education files before they were thrown out to respond accordingly.  These are files only up to age 3 (beginning when he started receiving therapy at approximately age 2)...

This is the package that came today!

It is good to have visuals to explain were all the time went.  

Of course, HE IS WORTH EVERY SECOND.

Not the most glamorous picture.  But, it tells part of the story.

The other part is that he thought he broke his tooth.  He forgot about baby teeth!  But, luckily his cousin explained through the spurting blood that it is a good thing.  Now he is big!  I must admit I was a bit concerned too.  Even after 4 other kids and dozens of teeth being lost I have never seen so much blood.  He did recover and is expecting a penny and a dollar under his pillow when he wakes up!

Started the morning sitting at the bus stop during an early morning storm.
Off to work.  Conference meeting...
Lunch break Dr. appt.  Resulting in bloodwork for someone who hates needles and a quick run to the hospital for an EKG.
Pick up anti-seizure meds IN THE BOX (refer to earlier post)
Grab my girl a burger at Braums and back to work.
Remember to bring meds inside to keep at a stable temperature.
Nic get Sam to animal handling.
Dara get Chase to Art Inspired.
Nate with Ben.
Done with work...throw on some jeans and boots.
Realize power loss messed up crock pot dinner.
Schedule MRI in St. Louis.
EVERYONE OFF TO HORSE THERAPY!  Wonderful session.
Stop for food.  More burgers.  Yikes!
Prom dress dilema
Rinsing tie-dye.
Laundry, lunches and baths...
Cleaning up dog puke and cat poop.
Nathan home!
More laundry.
Off to bed because I have to be up at 5:30 for a business trip.
Bonus...final grade check came in the mail.  Now just need the diploma!

She's back...

For less than a week, but we will make the most of it!

We started the day at the Farmer's Market 
and ended it at See's Candy.
What's wrong with this picture?

Absolutely nothing!

Back in the saddle...at Dynamic Strides

Thanks to Beth Stacey Photography 

for the amazing pictures! 

First night of the new season!

Miracle League

Yes, that is Chase in the red helmet on the local news.  
He picks out a batting helmet each time he goes to bat.

 

Aunt Rachel took Chase out to the

Special Olympics Train Assessment Event.

He came back talking all about eating healthy.  

Using words like dairy and grain.

He even packed his backpack full of healthy foods.

Yes the muddy buddies he just made.

He is his mother's son!

Haircuts

Wiggly

Yet

Successful!!

 

No school tomorrow!!

Making muddy buddies with Miss Dara!

Nathan was the lone scout that braved the weather to do the hike.

2 & 1/2 miles.  What a young man!!

Special thanks to his P.A. Ben!!

Sock Puppets at Art Inspired!!

Next week pottery!!

Not every day does your son tire-out a college athlete.
But last Saturday Chase did!  He took on a lady Panther one on one and she hit the floor first!


  
Thanks to Katie and the rest of the Panthers for Autism our families spent Saturday morning with Drury's ladies basketball and soccer teams sharpening their skills.

 
 

Art Show benefiting the Missouri Autism Report.  Held at Mosaic Salon and Day Spa.  We were very happy to donate work.

I love how excited Editor Dayna was about getting the school's generous donation of artwork.