Category Archives: Parenting Adventures

a Little Golden Book

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Valerie

Now that Kayla is older and a very good reader, it has been more fun to read with her at night. I can hear the influence of our hours and hours of reading that we, along with others, poured into … Continue reading →

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The man my daughters call “Dad”.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Valerie

  My husband is an amazing father who was thrown into the special needs world almost four years ago. It is not the life we wanted, but none the less, it is our life. Chris has accepted this life with … Continue reading →

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IEPs according to Dr. Seuss

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Valerie

I saw this funny on Facebook today and had to pass it along.  Single Mothers who have Children with Autism had a poem that I know some of us can relate to. An IEP is an individualized education plan that is … Continue reading →

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Overflowing

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Valerie

This Spring has brought an overflow of blessings.  I am sitting here physically tired (and I just woke up!) from trying to keep up with God.  He has put His hand on our family and I want to praise Him … Continue reading →

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RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Valerie

Sooooo… After picking up Bekah from school today, I stopped at a neighbor’s house on our road for a photo opportunity.  They have two of these beautiful blooming shrubs in their yard.  I don’t know the family that lives there, … Continue reading →

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A Ray of Sunshine

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Valerie

This girl is a joy to be around.  She lights up around family and friends.  She is an entertainer, a playmate, and an inquisitive observer.  Kayla can memorize like you wouldn’t believe, loves to sing, and can put away the … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Doodles book for my Beautiful Doodler

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Valerie

Kayla has really been enjoying this book I found for her. She is a very creative girl. I love how this doodle book sparks her imagination and let’s her run free. I found this book at Marshals. But, after some … Continue reading →

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Bekah’s Buttons

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Valerie

I’ve had a little time this morning and have been working on setting up buttons on my iPad for Bekah to start making choices. Won’t it be fun for her to have a choice for an activity? I’m excited for … Continue reading →

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New access = New toys

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Valerie

  First of all, please let me say that I am pretty sure miss-matched clothes are VERY “in” this year!  Anyway, even if they aren’t, this girl is so super cute!   We borrowed this TumbleForm seat from Rebekah’s school … Continue reading →

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What’s for lunch?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Valerie

Rebekah thought this was so funny. What am I supposed to do with this crazy thing? Bang it? Smack it? Hide it for later? Oh! Eat it! “Thanks Mom for my yummy lunch!”

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