Talking With Jack 8.5 Years Old

Jack talks, sings and counts :)

What we did this summer :)

May 2011

June 2011

August 2011

September 2011

Pants on Fire

Jack wanted to watch TV.  He said "Watch pants on fire?" and I repeated "Pants on fire??" What has this kid been watching?? Lol!! and he said it again. Then, patiently, he said "Watch Yo Gabba Gabba....pants.". I was still stumped.  Glad that he narrowed it down I asked him again.  "Which Gabba, Jack?" to which he replied "Pants.....LEAVES....trees" and it hit me!  "Yo Gabba Gabba, Plants and Flowers!!!!!". Or The Green Episode!!!  We don't have it, but I set it to record later this week!

This is a milestone filled conversation for us.  He told me what he wanted - a show, a specific episode...and when I didn't get it, he chose different words so that he could be understood.  All without grunts, screams or shutting down.

He has come so very far with his communication over the past year!  I LOVE it!

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Peace :)

A rare lazy moment - all 3 at once!! This was Mother's Day morning :)

The Boys :)

One Year Ago...

One year ago today...half a world away we were officially granted the honor of becoming parents to a little baby boy named Tamene. We passed court April 27, 2010!!! We were absolutely elated and could not wait to meet him!!

Choo Choo!

A train of kiddies :)

Clean Room :)

Morgan was such a great help cleaning her room! She is growing up so quickly!

Send your story and pictures to MOWA

This was part of an email from the Joint Council.

Have you adopted from Ethiopia? Please send us up to 3 photos and 50 words or less with what you would like the Ministry to know about your child – we'll compile the information and send a book to the Ministry of Woman's, Children's and Youth Affairs.  Send your photos and stories by Sunday, March 12, 2011 to be included.  Please note that sending photos and stories gives Joint Council unrestricted right to use the information you provide.  Please email your photos/stories toemergency4ethiopia@gmail.com.  Thanks for your amazing support!

Welcome Home Tyler -- Our Adoption Video

Tonight, Morgan informed me she needs a husband! She said it's going to be Christian, a boy from school. She said "I need a ring, and he needs a ring. And I want a unicorn cake with a horn on top." and then, she paused and said "I think he's a good husband because he has a wheelchair like Jack."

I wish everyone saw the world through Morgan's eyes!

Morgan's Sign

Morgan was busy asking me for paper, tape, and crayons...then she called me over to show me her "No Tylers" sign!!!

And the back!

After...

Before...

Standing!

Tyler is growing up right before our eyes...He is 13 months old and just started standing for several minutes on his own. He's shy about it today because he toppled over a few times yesterday!

All went well!!

Botox went great! Jack did well and we were sent home!! :)

Waiting for botox...

He was not thrilled with the "jammies" but loved the plastic bag they put his clothing into! He's back in the OR now...Can't wait to see him soon!

Special Education Comedy...

This made me laugh until I had tears in my eyes. It's funny, sad, but true. Very fortunately this has NOT EVER been our experience...sadly I have a good friend going through due process right now and this is not too far off from what she has been told by her school district.