Jacob Updates

In February, Jacob celebrated his 10th birthday. I love this picture because he looks so happy with this "cake with fruit and Sponge Bob". Do you know how hard it is to find a cake with fruit and the ignorant yellow sponge from Nick?


This picture is NOT my favorite - Jacob in a middle of a meltdown. Can I tell you that I am over the yelling and screaming with these meltdowns?!?!?! I know it comes with the territory of autism, but I so tired of having to deal with them. Just tonight he had another meltdown, along with having a bad day at school. :(


At his Cub Scout den meeting he did a presentation on the state of Illinois. Ok, Illinois is upside down in the picture, but he did a great job at explaining what he did when he goes to Illinois. He also showed pictures, one with him at his great-grandparents cemetery (Great Grandma Dorothy and Great Grandpa). He was talking like he knew them. It was too cute.

Emily Updates

Emily at their Writers Night at school. She is such an incredible writer - she just amazes me beyond words. Several weeks ago she wrote the following about her Mom:

"My mom is a very nice person. She can be either fun or serious. Mom has blond hair and green eyes. Her favorite things are computers, her children, her husband and pretty much the whole family. Mom usually wears anything from capris to sweaters to t-shirts. I liker her anyway she looks. She is lovely. Mom walks like any other person would, but doesn't usually swing her arms. She isn't very unsteady like me. My mom is special because she is my mom. She is like my best friend."

BTW...I am saving the above paper, which I am going to laminate, and show it to her when she becomes an obnoxious teenager! HA!



Emily with her Korean dance fan while wearing her hanbok (Korean dress). I just hope and pray that she continues to love and embrace the Korean culture.

Austin Updates

Austin has been taking golf lessons at school. He loves golf and can not wait to play a round with Papa when he gets back from Florida.



Austin after he read his story at Writers Night. He wrote a story about himself, along with illustrations. I would have posted one of him actually reading, but he held the book up which covered his face.

Valentines Day Party At School

I know these posts aren't in order - SORRY!

This picture cracks me up. Here are Austin and his classmate, Emma. Emma loves to chase the boys and kiss them. The reason I love this photo because it sums it up - Austin wants the food and Emma wants Austin. HA!

8th Gotcha Day

On February 2nd, Jacob and Emily have been home 8 years. We did our usual thing - going out to eat Korean food. Very yummy!

Austin's Driving Experience

Austin was invited to a birthday party in January. They had race cars and he loved it! See the smile!

Jacob's Birthday

Jacob turned 10 on the 20th of February. As you can see, he was very happy to get a DS.

Home Safe and Sound

I made it home safe and sound from Illinois. It was good to see family, but a bummer to attend a funeral (memorial) for my Uncle Gary. I will post more later!

Uncle Gary Passes Away

I just found out today that one of my Uncles has died. I will be leaving for Illinois tomorrow for his funeral. This is one of my favorite photos of him and I together. In this photo I was 1 year old and Gary was 17 taken while visiting family in Jacksonville, Illinois. He will be greatly missed by his children and grandchildren. He was a great guy who was always happy.