A day of accomplishments and moving forward.

From middle school to high school.

From elementary to middle school.

From Wolf to Bear.

Receiving my mother's pin.

His teacher reports he loved delivering 

his handmade bookmarks.

One of my favorite activities.  
Helping my children make appreciation gifts.

Thinking today of how to honor our fallen.  Not just today, but everyday.  This youtube video says it all.

Okay, 

this is getting really fun!

Stars in Her Eyes. By Dr. Linda Barboa with Elizabeth Obrey

In good company...

What is it they say about boxes and kids?

The same thing they say about cats and boxes.

Thanks to my sweet daughter who has grown

up to be a wonderful woman.  Honoring her mother by a nomination  Wishing I could read what she wrote.  I am sure it included some humor, maybe overcoming mistakes, apologies and continuing to try.  Well, then maybe I don't want to read it.  I did make a grand effort to teach honesty.  Love you, your sisters and brothers.  You each make your parents proud.  Whether I go further in this contest I know I have received the best prize.  A child who respects her mother.  And, a mother who respects her daughter.  Love you Nicole.

It is so wonderful to see him doing things he used to do.  It is like he just picked up where he left off 4 years ago.  We still have a long way to go, but I have seen an increase in interest.  Revisiting things that he used to love.  Mr. Potato Head, computer games and of course reading.

Troop 420

visits a FIRE STATION!

Great night at Dynamic Strides.  Love this place and these people.

Love that SMILE!

And laughter.

It is amazing, 

dare I say a 'miracle'

how performance night turns out perfect!

What an incredible group we are a part of.  I love Art Inspired Academy, Elaine Hall's Miracle Project and all the volunteers.  Thank you Abilities First for your roots in this troupe.  We had an incredible night where Nathan's smile could be seen from the back of the auditorium and Chase nailed Happy Scat Blues with the help of the harmonica talents of George Hunt.  Everyone performed at their peak tonight.  What a talented and dedicated group.

Springfield Cardinals at the Miracle League game.  Pictures to come.
Someone forgot to put a card in her camera.

Continued gains....playing games....

Thinkin' this treatment 

is doing some good.

It has been a very long time since he has played a game at home.  Let alone request to play completely unprompted.

If you notice the board he is the yellow.  

He won!  By a lot!!

May the 4th Be With You

today

for tomorrow is the return of the 5th.