Fall

Isn't this time of year just beautiful!!! The weather is finally starting to turn cooler, and I always enjoy the costumes, and then into Thanksgiving and Christmas. My church had a Fall Festival, so of course, I made Zachary endure the torture of a full photo experience. Check out the photos. Because his teeth are not fully in, he looks like a snaggle tooth child. It is totally funny to me.

Must I sit like this?

Snaggle smile.

The best one...Happy Fall Ya'll!

Zachary's Angels 2008

Wow!!! What a beautiful day God gave us for the walk this year. It truly was the best weather. And as you can see, our team is steadily growing. We've had a few walkers make it all three years and many returning walkers this year. It has been exciting to watch the support slowly grow. John also sent out an email to a few of his friends and co-workers, so that increased our donations too. Once all donations are posted, we will probably gross $14,000. I think that will put our team in second place. Here are a few more photos. Thanks to everyone who supported and walked. What a blessing you all are to our family!

Me and my sister

The Salazar crew

My buddy Alexis

Amy, Andrea and the girls

Autism Walk

After another year of fundraising, we are just about ready for our walk tomorrow. I'm excited about all the financial support we have seen this year. We also have had an increase in walkers. The walk is casual, the atmosphere buzzing, and all with the desire to raise funds to find a cure for autism. Our team goal is to raise $10,000, and I think we will definitly make it. I hope after all is said and done, we will be one of the top three teams.

In particular, I want to thank all those who donated this year and continue to support us with your prayers. Zachary is healing and only by God's grace. We give Him the glory for the Walk's success. I also want to thank The Salazar Family. There support for the walk and desire to find a cure has really touched our hearts.

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow. If you can't make it this year, I hope we will see you next year.

This is our team from last year. I'll post another picture after the walk.

Milestones

Riding a bike is pretty important. This summer Zachary learned to ride his scooter and his bike. I have to laugh because when we first started him on his tricycle, he had absolutely no interest. He did not even care about being outside. So about the time we started therapy, bike riding was one of his skills to learn. We would hold a popscicle out and have him ride to get it. It was all about the reinforcement.


Now he has realized how much more freedom he has, as well as how quickly he can get away from us. He is allowed to go down to the end of the street, but must stay on the side walk. We check on him pretty regularly since I'm not real sure if he might try something I had not thought of yet. So far so good.


I remember how important bike riding was for me and my brother. My mom has my brother in the air on his bike and fully wheely-mode. I always thought that was a cool picture of my brother. Thank goodness we are not there with Zachary yet, but in due time, I'm sure.

We are working on roller blades now. Balance on skates is a whole new ballgame. 8-) Enjoy.