Summer's Big Night

Last Friday Summer's gymnastics had family night and awards.  We were able to go on the floor with Summer and see all she has learned this session.  She is doing awesome!!!!!  Summer started gymnastics last June and has moved up to the red group which is the third level in preschool.

She had so much fun and enjoyed showing off for us.   

The kids spent the whole weekend in our backyard.
 They make me laugh with their dirty faces, crazy hair and of course puppy scratches!

Special Olympics

Friday was Challenge Day for all of the Tomball schools. We look forward to this day. Austin, his teachers and therapists work hard on the events all year. This year they had the cheerleaders and band there--Summer and Luke loved that part. Summer got to cheer with the cheerleaders and Luke loves anything with music so they both had a great time.

We were very proud of Austin and how well he did. Austin was happy to see his Grandma, Paw-Paw, Aunt Rosemary and even Trista his bus aide. (we had a big cheering section)

As each school was introduced I saw two boys walking with Austin wearing Austin's Army shirts. I couldn't believe it . They were Ms. Jerri's sons (Austin's PPCD teacher) They had come over from the high school to spend the day with Austin. It made my day!!!!!!





RUNNING



SOCCER

 

BASKETBALL



HE DID IT!

SUMMER AND HER FELLOW CHEERLEADERS

AUSTIN AND TRISTA

AUSTIN GETTING HIS MEDAL FROM MS.BELINDA

AUSTIN WITH MS.BELINDA AND MRS. KELLY

WAY TO GO AUSTIN!!!!!!

Easter Pictures

We started out Easter weekend with the neighborhood Easter egg hunt.  I took Summer and Luke and they had fun looking for eggs.  On Sunday the Easter bunny stopped by our house before we went to church.  Church was so nice and the message was powerful.  Unfortunately we had to leave early because Austin got stung several times by a wasp during the JOY care Easter Egg hunt.  Luckily he did not have a reaction just a swollen face and hand.  Grandma, Paw-paw and Aunt Rosemary came over for lunch and more egg hunting.  We tried to take a family picture but it was pretty hard.  I should post all the out takes.  (but I can't do that to Chad or myself) 
Hope you had a happy Easter!

Summer is quite the photographer these days and after looking through the 47 pictures she took in one minute. I found three that cracked me up.   

11 Months

I can't believe my baby will be one next month. 

Sharing

I was trying to get a video of Luke when he decided to share his snack with Rudy .

Ouch!

A couple of weeks ago Luke fell and hit his eyebrow on a chest in our room. 

Chad took him  to the doctor right away and they glued it back together.  

Luke was a trooper.

It is healing now and I think the scar will be hidden. 

Another Way To Support Austin!

My friend Carrie just started selling Scentsy and has set up an online party just for Austin's Army.  She is so generous and is going to donate her commission earned from the party to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. 
I am super excited for this! 

Here is all the information you need.

Austin’s Army is ready to step up the fundraising! We are hosting an online party with Scentsy Independent Consultant Carrie Ibrahim to offer you some fabulous products while raising money and awareness for the Angelman Syndrome Foundation.

Scentsy is a wickless, smokeless, SAFE alternative to candles. No flame, no smoke, no soot. There are over 80 scents to choose from and a variety of warmers* to suit your décor. We carry room sprays and scents for your car or child’s room, too!

There are several ways you can participate.

1. If you are outside of Houston or would like your purchases shipped directly to you, please visit http://www.carrieibrahim.scentsy.us/ and click on the Angelman Foundation Fundraiser- Austin’s Army.

2. There is also a direct link to take you to the Fundraiser’s party page: Angelman Foundation Fundraiser- Austin’s Army. Please share this with all your friends and family!

3. If you are in the Houston Area or will be attending the Angelman Syndrome Foundation Walk-a-Thon on May 21, you can email or call Carrie (carrieibrahim@gmail.com and 713-304-6912) to place your order (this will also save you shipping).

4. You can host your own party! If you book a home or basket party during this fundraiser, you will receive a free warmer along with other host rewards!

Together we can make this the best year yet!

*Because this is a fundraiser, the Combine and Save, Campus Collection, Charitable Cause and Patriot Collection warmers will not be applicable to the donation.

Proceeds from those are already directed towards a cause.

All orders need to be finalized by April 30, 2011.

Our New Kitchen



Finally the before and after pictures.

 

 

 

 

Summer turns 4!

This was a very exciting birthday for Summer.  It was her first year to have her very own party.  We had the party at the place where she takes gymnastics and it was a blast.  The kids loved all the activities.  We had pizza and cupcakes.  Summer enjoyed every minute of it and of course is already planning her fifth birthday.   

Thank you to all who made her day perfect!