July Celebrations

Have you ever met a little boy who doesn't like sticks? Our Zeke loves them so much that he carries them around in his pocket! I think they were more of a treat than the cotton candy he is sporting all over his face.

I was surprised that Nathan really wanted to ride the ponies. "Mom, can I do it again?"

Princess Maviny on her pony. She was very excited.

Screwdriver + Doorknob = Nathan

I think the picture is pretty self explanatory. Nathan was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome just a few months ago. He is so funny! He is extremely intelligent ... reinstalling the doorknob after I removed it. He just figures out where the parts go and gets to work. He recently qualified for special ed ... but he is smarter than average ... he just has communication struggles. It's kind of funny to have a gifted special ed student! It will be interesting to see what he will surprise us with next ... I love him so much!

A Visit to Grandma

I love Grandmas! They tell the best stories, they love children, and they have laugh-lines! Also, call me strange, I actually enjoy my cheeks being patted, pinched, kissed, whatever ... I think I must be perpetually attention starved. Anyway... we got to go visit Mark's grandma on Easter Sunday. Isn't she beautiful?

Grandma loves Nick and Zeke. I love the light in her eyes in this picture!

Grandma patting Nathan's cheeks.

Who Created this Tradition?

Obviously someone who thought it would be a good idea to combine a five-year-old, a two-year-old, food coloring, eggs and stickers. Well, they did enjoy it. Zeke only colored his right hand. Nathan, who can dismantle or reverse-engineer anything, only shredded the egg coloring kit. All in all, it was a successful endeavor. (Nick informed us that he only wanted to eat the eggs - not color them)

Egg-coloring in its innocent phase.


Getting more involved.


Zeke experimenting with salt while Nathan helps open eggs he has no intention of eating.

Bat Boy vs. The Tooth Fairy

I think the Tooth Fairy wins hands down. Nathan didn't want to be left out playing dress up with his best friend Karissa. This picture could also be entitled "Future Blackmail". When I asked Nathan what he thought of this picture ... he said he wants me to buy him a "Peter Pan boy fairy costume."

Nathan the Fairy