Sunday, January 31, 2010

Day 31, Sunday, March 31, 2010


My dear grandson, Tyler, with Spencer observing, playing on the Wii!


Saturday, January 30, 2010

Day 30, Saturday, January 30, 2010


My dear granddaughter, Katelyn Marie, is showing us her sore mouth--

she ran ito a chair last evening.

Aunt Merica is comforting her!

Both aunt and niece are 7 years old.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Day 29, Friday, January 29, 2010


Bonnie at work at Meijers!

SO cold outside--actual temp this morning was 3--
not sure what the wind chill was.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Day 28, Thursday, January 28, 2010


Our smaller fish tank went bad, and had to be changed--lost all the fish in that tank. 

Oscar is in our big tank, and the girls are listening to him eat--it kind of makes a sound like tinkling glass!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Day 27, Wednesday, January 27, 2010



Mahree re-wrote the story of the "Emperor Wore No Clothes" at school,
and has to read it to us every night!

She also has a tattoo on her cheek that her friend, Stephanie gave her (temporary, of course!)

She picked this pose!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Day 26, Tuesday, January 26, 2010


Simeon had an EEG today to determine if he is having any seizures. 

He did SO well. He is normally a boy who is in constant motion--jumping, running, up and down and waving his arms--he laid there almost perfectly still for the hour of putting the leads on his head, for the test, and for the removal of the wires--as well as cleaning off the conductor paste! 

This was definitely a real answer to prayer. 

He even made it back in plenty of time to go horseback riding with his class!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Day 25, Monday, January 25, 2010


Cody was so funny tonight!  He had a wooden hammer and a toy stethoscope, and he put it on, and "listened" to his heart.  The totally funny thing was that he was laughing so hard; he had Bonnie and me in stitches!!
Good ol' Doc Cody--gave us the best medicine!!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Day 24, Sunday, January 24, 2010


Bonnie is holding one of the cavies in the pet room--the more common name for a cavy is guinea pig!

When Bonnie was in 4H she competed with many kids who have no visible disabilities--and she came in first place! 

She has many cavy trophies to help her remember those moments--and she is now a cavy mentor to the youngest 4Hers in our Club! 

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Day 23, Saturday, January 23, 2010


Merica loves her kitty cat, Angel.  Angel was one of our foster cats who came with 4 one day old babies.  All 5 of them were very sick, and all of the babies eventually died.  It took a while to nurse Angel back to health, but she's now doing very well!  She's about 2 years old.

When Merica was given a choice between getting a kitten or keeping Angel, she chose Angel!  I think Angel is very glad she did!

Friday, January 22, 2010

Day 22, Friday, January 22, 2010


Spencer with his very own cat, Lucy.  Lucy comes running the minute someone turns on a faucet--she loves to drink water from the tap!  Sometimes she will even go to a sink, and cry for someone to come and turn the water on for her!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Day 21, Thursday, January 21, 2010


Sammy's lovin' Sadie--under the table--
(Sadie's favorite place when we are eating!)

Sammy went on a field trip today with his Head Start class!
They went to Petsmart, and he saw a firehouse dog!!  Big deal!!

Cold day!  Temp 24; windchill 3--Sunny!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Day 20, Wednesday, January 20, 2010


Rosabeth with her doggie, Ozzie. 
That dog adores her, and the feeling is mutual.

In the background is the motor home we are storing for Ryan and Sandi while they are on the mission field in Ecuador.
 
Temps today were in the mid twenties, and the sun was out!  Beautiful sunrise this morning.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Day 19, Tuesday, January 19, 2010


Kaitie with her Tuffy!  They're good pals!

Monday, January 18, 2010

Day 18, Monday, January 18, 2010


Mahree and her kitten, Tink Addy.
She was absorbed in the TV program; tired out after 1 1/2 hours of ballet class.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Day 17, Sunday, January 17, 2010


Today was so special! 
After church, my friend, Betty, and her 5 teens came for dinner!
We had a wonderful time of fellowship!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Day 16, Saturday, January 16, 2010


Auntie Anne and Mahree--

Mahree made a picture of Aunt Anne "when she was young and hip" and we decided to give it to her today for her birthday. 

Aunt Anne is 92 years old today!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Day 15, Friday, January 15, 2010


Auntie (Cheryl) is "sleeping" on a laughing pillow!! 

Sammy just loves to play this game, and his giggle warms my heart!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Day 14, Thursday, January 14, 2010


Once a month Cody and Simeon have their Project Lifesaver bracelets' batteries changed.  These bracelets use radio waves, and could potentially help find them if they walk off.

We were amazed how compliant the boys were tonight! 

These bracelets are available thru our Sheriff Department and are currently only available for individuals with autism. 
This project is sponsored by the Autism Society. 

Anne and her daughter, Leah, are the volunteers who facilitate the program.

  There is only a nominal monthly fee for the peace of mind knowing we have this service available if we need it!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Day 13, Wednesday, January 13, 2010


Simeon turned 12 years old today!  He joined our family the day he turned 18 months.  Sim's had a rough year, and our prayer is that this year will be a return to better health for this sweet boy.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Monday, January 11, 2010

Day 11, Monday, January 11, 2010


Story time for Merica and Sammy before bed! 
They both thought it was funny that I had set the camera up and ran back to read for the camera!! 
This is a favorite place to sit everyday!!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Day 10, Sunday, January 10, 2010


G'Nite, Meika!  Meika sleeps snuggy in her pjs that Miss Joyce made her! 
She also is very excited to go back to school tomorrow!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Day 9, Saturday, January 9, 2010





They're  ready for bed, but their bodies don't know it yet!! 
They seem to go until suddenly they drop!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Day 6, Wednesday, January 6, 2010




Kaitie and Bonnie doing chores in the Pet Room before leaving for the Homeschool Building.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Day 5, Tuesday, January 5, 2010



Merica got comfy while looking at a book!  I like her "curly" toe!!  
She loves books!

Monday, January 4, 2010

Day 4, Monday, January 4, 2010




Mahree and Spencer
Ready to load the bus for the 1st day back to school after Christmas break!  It's 23 degrees outside and light snow's falling.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Day 3, Sunday, January 3, 2010





Meika is saying "Hi!"--note the cooler in the hallway behind Meika and the towel in the refrigerator door! Our 'frig has been on the fritz, and we have been using the outside, the cooler, and the small refrigerator downstairs. Just a bit inconvenient, but doable! Hopefully the last part will arrive tomorrow! If so, our repair person should be here on Tuesday, 1/5.

Day 2, Saturday, January 2, 2010




Auntie is showing Simeon pictures of himself on the computer!

Day 1, Friday, January 1, 2010



Sammy sleeping on my floor




Saturday, January 2, 2010

A Photo A Day for 365 Days/2010

I am going to try to take a photo a day--and post it here! Those of you who know me, know that the picture taking part will be easy--remembering to post may present the challenge!