MVP

After struggling the last couple games to hit the ball off what he calls "that wacky machine" they use to pitch the ball, Eaen had an amazing game tonight.  He was first up to bat & opened the game with a triple.  One of the other batters hit a single and he came home for what ended up being the only run of the game.  In the second inning, Eaen was playing left field.  The only batter that hit the ball that inning for the other team hit it near Eaen.  Their coach waived him on to second just as Eaen picked up the ball.  Eaen sprinted toward second base & tagged the runner out just before he got to the base.  The other player was un-happy to say the least, but Eaen's coach was pleased.  In the final inning, Eaen had another chance to bat and hit a single.  He had a great night and we were all proud of him.  Phillies won 1-0.

Our Builder

Lately, Eaen has been playing more with his tools.  He loves to wear his safety glasses!

 



Building a Quad

New Year, New Adventures!

Happy New Year!

 

It looks like 2014 is going to be a great year for our growing family! 

Jayson & I found out this morning that we will be completing our family this year.  We are very excited.  We are going to wait until Eaen's birthday to tell everyone.

Trick-or-Treating Learning Experience

I had an interesting experience tonight. After Eaen's school we went to grandma and grandpa's before heading home. By the time we got home, it was close to 6 and there were already kids in the neighborhood. I hurried to get the candy open and in the bowl ad the first group came to the door. Eaen was happy to hand out candy as I put the lights in the pumpkins so we could head out too. As I was putting the lights in a group of 3 kids came to the door.  The mom said something to one of the kids as she walked up the stairs. I looked up as she took candy out of the boys bucket and put it back in the bowl Eaen was holding. She looked at me and said frantically 'I'm sorry. He's autistic.'  I said, 'It's okay.'  As he grabbed another piece from the bowl, she apologized again. I told her 'It's okay. My son does it and he's not.'  I felt terrible she felt the need to apologize. Halloween is supposed to be a fun experience. This year was a learning experience. Eaen is getting into it now. I spent the entire night trying to teach him. Don't grab a handful of candy. Stand on the porch. Don't go in the house. Take one unless they say you can have more. Say Thank You!  Life is a learning experience. Take every chance you get to teach your children to be gracious, kind people. They are the future. I can't imagine trying to raise a child who has challenges most of us don't even begin to understand. Kudos to the parents who face that challenge daily! You are amazing! Thank you!