Art Class

We had a lot of fun in art class today! Madeline got to color and explore different textures of fabrics. She loved playing in the shaving cream. Our last activity today was making her hand prints in dough. They are "cooking" in the oven right now. We are going to paint them later. Oh what fun!!!!

Poor Daddy!!!!

My poor Chris! He has had a terrible stomach bug the last 24 hours. He is miserable. I am trying to take care of him and keep Madeline or myself from getting it! Hope he feels better by tomorrow! It is not like him to miss work.

My Chef Boyardees!!!!!

These two are tooooo much! Chris made spaghetti and meatballs tonight for dinner. Another first for him and it was GREAT! Thanks Christopher!!!

Biscuits Made by Daddy!

My Two Sweeties!! I haven't felt great today and they made me breakfast! Chris even made homemade from scratch biscuits!!! And they were really good! They are soooo good to me!

Elmo....The Time of Her Life!!!

Tuesday night we went to Sesame Street Live, Elmo Makes Music! She had such a good time. She danced the entire time and really had a blast. Chris and I enjoyed it too!! Sesame street puts on a good show....but watching Madeline dance and have so much fun was the best part for us! She was excited all week to wear her new Elmo dress. I am so glad we went!! I hope another good kids show comes to Jonesboro soon!

First Day of Art Class

Madeline waiting patiently for class to start!

She had a fun time today. She made new friends!! More pics to come............

Just a Lazy Sunday!!!

All of my girls relaxing after a busy weekend!

Childrens Museum Of Memphis

Madeline had such a good time at the museum. There is so much to see and do! Mommy and Daddy had fun too!!!

Happy Birthday Gracie!!!

My Sweet Gracie Mae! She is 6 years old today. We have been through a lot together. She was with me in OT school, when Chris and I get married (a BIG change for her), when Madeline was born and when we got Gabbie. Together she and I have moved 3 times. She was also in a bad car wreck with me in OT school. She was ejected from the vehicle, but was okay! Needless to say, she doesn't like to car ride anymore! She is such a good girl.

Retired

We have officially put away the Baby Einstein play center. She loved it for two years,8 months!!!

Playing in the Dirt

She really had a blast playing in the dirt!

Gracie Mae

The dog days of summer............

Gracie and her Kangaroo! This is the only toy she hasn't destoyed. And she has had it for 5 years.

Madeline's First Pump It Up Experience!!! She had a Blast!!!

A visit from Uncle Matt

Uncle Matt stopped by Monday for a visit. He was home for the holiday weekend. Madeline sure does love her Uncle Matt!

4th of July Pics

This was Madeline's first firework experience. She thought they were pretty. She wasn't scared of them at all!!

Funny Shirt

All of my OT friends will get a laugh from this. It is a T-shirt from Cafe Press! It mostly refers to therapists working in the adult/geriatric setting! Too funny though.......

Top 10 reasons to stay up late with an Occupational Therapist
10. OT’s use Adaptive Equipment and Devices
9. OT’s use the Full Range of Motion
8. OT’s are Adaptable
7. OT’s Grade the Activity for Optimal Performance
6. OT’s do it with Purpose
5. OT’s use Proper Positioning
4. OT’s do it for Mental and Physical Health
3. OT’s do it Actively and Passively
2. OT’s do it in Groups
1. OT’s do it Creatively

Blytheville Conference

I am so excited! AANEA is bringing an Autism Conference to Blytheville, Arkansas. I hope we have a large crowd and educate many people about Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our speaker will be Karen Burnette from Little Rock. She is a wonderful speaker with lots of information. Our conference will be Saturday, July 12 8am to 5pm. Please visit www.aanea.org for more info!!!

Madeline's Photo Shoot

I LOVE these pictures!!! A friend of mine from high school has gotten into photography and boy is she GOOD! All of J-towns current photographers better take note of this new talent! She is going to be BIG! Thanks Meredith for capturing these shots!!!!!!!


Gorgeous!! My Favorite!!!!


My little angel


Taking a walk along the bridge........


So grown up looking!


Her 4th of July Dress


Another favorite!!!