Crocheting Glorf

 So I am in the process of crocheting a dog and accessories similar to Ashleigh and Sam’s golden, Glorph.  I have finished the dog and the dog’s sweater. 

Here are more pics during the process:

Stay tuned for more!

Catching up -Ashleigh’s turn

 Ashleigh and Sam are in the processing of buying their first home! They are super excited. Packing and getting ready for the move has started for them. They are hopeful to move soon. Chris and Dylan will help them on moving day/weekend since Austin and I will be in Disney with the choir. The Cole crew will help too. 

She continues to stay busy working, training their dog, crocheting, dating her husband, and navigating adult married life. She and Sam also recently ran a half marathon- what an incredible experience!

I am also propagating my first plant. Hoping to share with Ashleigh. I’ve got two pothos cuttings and also some aloe pups. 

Choir Times for Austin

 The high school choir recently had a car show. It was a fantastic event. Jim entered his truck too! The boys and I also attended. Chris and I walked and looked at the cars and trucks. This is something we both have enjoyed doing over the years. Next year we are hopeful to enter the blue rocket and the Jeep. The choirs also sang.

Today the choir in which Austin sings had a big competition with other choirs. It is like state testing for choirs called the CPA. His choir scored Superior with Distinction which is the highest honor! Bravo!

In a couple weeks, the various choirs will travel to Disney World. We are super excited to participate! I will be chaperoning and joining the fun. De ja vu era!

World Down Syndrome Day

 Yesterday was 3-21… many people see it as a regular day.  However, we celebrate wearing crazy socks and reflect on how much we have learned and grown and appreciated little things in life. We are grateful for Dylan and all his accomplishments. We are thankful for things many take for granted. Most of all - we CELEBRATE Dylan! We love you kiddo! This week I was also able to celebrate with Dylan as he was joined with his schoolmates and other unified sports athletes at the Unified Games.

Earlier in the week Dylan and Chris had their annual father/son date to watch wrestling. This year’s Wrestlmania event was filled with a fun night! Dylan cheered and booed the entire time. He had an awesome time watching his favorite wrestlers and booing the ones that like to be booed!