This is what we have been watching for the last week or so.

Tonight after Nicole gave us the news, once we arrived home Nathan immediately put on Jumanji and has been tearful all night.

Once again I must never assume he doesn't understand.

RIP Mr. Williams.

Chinchilla day!
The boys went to see Samantha at work.

Back to Dr. Cash.  Dr. Tara Cash this time.  Just as pleased with her as I am with her father. 

Everyone treats Chase like he is just the bravest, coolest kid that they know.  I think they are spot on!

The fair

Superhero camp 

was a flying success.  

The Fall Schedule is here!

The other day Nathan was struggling.  So we drove.  Just left the house and drove.  We ended up at the Jordan Valley Fountains.  It was so peaceful.  A few families and an old friend were there.

Peace quickly came.

(Peace also remained, because we didn't tell Chase where we went.)

Summer is not over YET!

Whether you call it Silver Dollar City or Steal Your Dollar Silly, 

We had a great time!

(Well Nathan tolerated it.  Two jumbo cinnamon sugar pretzels sweetened the deal though.)

So we came to the end of bike camp.

iCan Shine Bike Camp

gave Chase the skills he needed to learn to ride his bike independently.  In one week this intensive program, brought to our town by the Down Syndrome group of the Ozarks and many volunteers, came to a close Friday with many smiles and confidence beyond measure.

And here is the proof!

Season Ender

It took us awhile to get here with all the rain.

But another successful season.

One particularly special things about this season was a relationship was build with Nathan and his buddies (a husband and wife).  Many people might have interpreted his actions as disinterest in them or the game.  But, with slight encouragement and always being ready to respond Nathan began to trust his buddy (John).  Even leaving mom in the dugout and venturing out hand in hand.  I am so happy to see him being more independent.  I am completely content to be a spectator.  (Even though I loved being on the field with him.)