Lately

Latest Happenings

These two love each other so much.  Jack adores Ellie and she is pretty much the only child he interacts with.  So thankful for her :)

Jack using his words to request something!  We have worked all summer on saying "I want ______" instead of just "______".  He is doing so well and making small but significant steps.  It's fun being his mom and seeing this growth- every inch is a celebration.  

Ellie shared with him.  She never fights with him and has the MOST allowing, gentle, kind spirit.  I am always in awe of her actions.  

We took a trip to the candy store downtown.  It was so much fun and delicious!

Jelly Beans!

Skittles, skittles, skittles!

Jack did this and I thought nothing of it but Jon's dad (Pappy) noticed that it looked like the arrangement of a keyboard….Jack types on word documents occasionally on my laptop….he has the greatest memory and is so observant of details that I don't tend to notice.

Jack not only spells sight words, but has been spelling the most random words lately.  He loves newts and spelled it while taking a bath the other day!

Jack loves wrestling and rough housing.  Add a trampoline and water to that?  Good times.

Ain't nobody got time for pants.

An impromptu water fight with the hose.  Water + Trampoline = Fun for both kids.  Ellie was giggling like crazy.  I love her belly laugh.

2 years together.  Blended families + Jack being diagnosed with autism + changing careers = a difficult road, but we have walked together every step of the way and are still going :)

Love bugs

Wearing our Sunday best!

Jack is so cuddly at times, but he is getting too big to hold :(  He's going to pass me up soon.