I love our church.

We are so fortunate to have so many supportive families, be it our therapists, schools, church and the list goes on.

The third graders got their bibles during church today!

 They are good at working with me to make sure Quinn is included in everything.  We changed things up to make sure they could all be next to each other, and even when they had to find their special bible verse, Pastor Lux jumped right in there to help Quinn.  I am so thankful for the love and support my family gets!  It means so much to us!

My school had it's first color run!

It was so much fun!

 Denali is the only one who got to come along.

 Isaiah was writing about being grounded.

Quinn with her trach, would not do great with lots of powered paint, so she stayed home and played with dad.

Denali and I had fun!  I have to say throwing paint on my students was way to much fun!

Denali took her job very seriously!  She made sure everyone, including those of us throwing the paint, were covered in paint!

What a fabulous, messy, crazy fun morning with hundreds of my kids, plus one more of my kids!

So Blessed!

More fun from the Fall Celebration at Chrissy's Church.

 The girls had lots of fun figuring out what they wanted to wear.  Denali was a princess super hero, and Quinn was a scarecrow.  They both already have their outfits for this year, and both decided not to wear them!  Hmmm.

 I love how they love each other!

 Bounce house fun with Ben and Denali.

 Tug of War was fun

 Costume contests are always fun!

 You can't beat a good cuddle!

 Quinn wanted to jump in the jump house with Ben!  It's getting a little more challenging to do these things, but thankfully we still got her in there!

 As we were driving by the cornfield, Denali said we needed to go put Quinn scarecrow in the corn, so we did! How fun is that!

 We love our friends!  Thanks so much for inviting us, what a beautiful afternoon!

We had a super fun weekend.

Well those of us that were not grounded! :(

So you will see lots of pictures of the girls.

I have to start with one of my favorite moments of the weekend.

Some times I forget how magical the relationship between Quinn and Chrissy is!

Quinn was getting tired, and not totally focusing on everything around her, until Chrissy got up by here to take pictures.

The look of love that Quinn gives Chrissy melts my heart!

How lucky we are!

A regular day after school.

Practicing Cello.

Working on standing.

Reading when homework is done!

 I love the simple moments in life.  Nothing to crazy, but yet so full of hope and excitement for where things could go with hard work.  While at the same time just enjoying the moment!

 Then once in awhile I get pictures like this sent to me from Quinn's nurses or para's.  Oh they just make my day!

 Finally the weather has been beautiful!  Look at that walk Quinn and Chrissy took.

Here is the video, of her driving.  You have to be on a computer to see it, unless you can figure out stuff better then I.

Quinn

Our giggle bot!

Oh how I love her giggles!

 There was a special walk a thon at Maxey and Quinn was not to sure of the special guests!

 We have a new nurse.  She is wonderful with Quinn!  We are so thankful for her!

 Quinn got new braces and new shoes!  She is growing like a weed!

Quinn is our inspiration! At the same time she is just a kid!  She is smart, cute as a button, and a great sister!  She loves Isaiah and Denali so much, and it's returned the same!  If I can't find Denali, she is usually curled up next to Quinn and they are reading or watching tv, or working on homework together!  God sure did have a plan for everything!  We are sure grateful for where we are right now!

getting fitted for braces!  

What a great support system we have!