Happy Graduation Landon!

Today we celebrated Landon's high school graduation! He was happy to be surrounded by his friends and family...and all the special teachers who have come into his life. This graduation party was different than some...as most high schoolers look toward a future full of freedoms and independance. Things forever changed the day we learned Landon was Autistic...and we knew his path would be different than many, and yet we are still hopeful for a future of freedom and independance for him. My sister has been an advocate for him....and I can truly say she has given her whole heart to this boy and I am proud of her for that.

  Besides celebrating with Landon we enjoyed the park. The girls tried out the water sprinklers.......

 and of course the playground was a hit with everyone! My littles love to swing!

 Oh I could eat this face up!!!

 Lila has never met a stranger and is happy to play with anyone....and I just love that about her!

A little fall...a lot of family

Fall was in the air today....so with the windows rolled down and hair a blowin' we packed a picnic and headed to Clify Falls State park to meet up with Jason, Tonya and Sydney as well as her mom and step dad...we invited Jeff, Heather, Ryan and Reagan to join us as well. It is just such a treat to be with my brother. He is so full of love and is one amazing daddy!

















I cherish the moments of one on one time that I get with Sydney when the planets align and all four of my children don't need me for a second or two...it warms my heart when she starts a sentence with ...."Aunt Danielle...." I loved her from the moment I knew she was in this world but I love getting to know her!


And even though I see Ryan and Reagan more it was so fun to spend time with them today too! Ryan and Riggs discovered that they have long arms and it was fun to see them just laughing...just being cousins!












and Reagan is just a cutie!


We had the best time hiking...just being outside...being together....blending these families with Jason and Tonya bringing part of their family and Jeremy and I bringing part of ours...and it was easy and so nice.



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It was just a happy day...I hope we can do it again soon!