Linking up for Friday Favorites! Happy Friday, Ya'll! ONE These adorable photos I snapped of Jackson this week! We've been asking him since early summer what he wanted to be for Halloween and his answer has not changed. He wants to be a puppy doctor! So I ordered a kid's scrub top, bought a toy vet kit and our costume is complete! I kind of hate that Jellybean wasn't part of this photoshoot (she was at the puppy spa) but then again that might have been a complete train wreck. TWO My Continue Reading
Four Things Special Needs Mamas Need to Remember
Your Child's Diagnosis/Behaviors Do Not Define Them. This is really hard to remember when you're called to pick up your kid from school during a major meltdown. It's hard to remember when you see other kids doing typical stuff and your child isn't. It's hard when your life revolves around therapy appointments. But there is more to your child than his/her diagnosis. Don't let the struggles steal your ability to see their strengths. I ask God to show me Jackson's strengths. I don't want Continue Reading
Throwing ADHD Into the Mix…
We live a pretty transparent life when it comes to our special needs journey. The Enemy would love for us to hide the hard stuff. But what good would that do for Jackson or any other family who might be struggling with the exact same things we are? We choose to share our story to educate others about the struggles special needs families face. We choose to share our story in hopes it will open doors of understanding and acceptance. Jackson was diagnosed with ADHD on Continue Reading
Seven Things I Learned in September
What a 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Feels Like Earlier this month we woke up to some major shaking on a Saturday morning. We often feel earthquakes in Oklahoma, but this was by far the strongest and longest one we've experienced. It also happens to be the largest one ever recorded in Oklahoma, measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale and Jackson slept through the whole thing. 2. We Were the Top Fundraising Team at the OKC Apraxia Walk This year we raised $1045! The money will be used to fund Continue Reading
What’s Up Wednesday {9.28.16}
1. What We're Eating This Week... I'm cooking two of my favorites meals this week. The temperatures are finally cooling off in Oklahoma so it's time to enjoy some of our Fall favorites. This potato soup is a huge hit at our house and super easy to make. Just throw it all in the crock pot and go about your day! You won't stop at one bowl! I'm also making Wild Rice Hotdish, which is a delicious recipe my friend from Minnesota gave me! Pair it with blueberry muffins. I know it Continue Reading