WOW, it's here!

The pictures of Spencer on a horse are from Eden Farms. We went there for Santa to come down the mountain. It is a theaputic riding farm and is awesome. It's in Dacusville, SC.

Christmas is here and I can't believe it. Seems like only yesterday it was Halloween and here it is a week before Christmas and I've almost everything is done, but I'm still anxious and I think Spencer is feeling the anxiety also. He's having trouble sleeping and going to sleep. Hopefully once school is out Thurs., we will be able to chill and relax and enjoy our days before Christmas.

Also in the pics is Spencer & I feeding the Reindeer in the Reindeer Forest at a local zoo of ours. They have light displays up and you drive through and can go into the Reindeer Forest. He loved it and the deer were excited to get bread!

We went to WV for Thanksgiving and had a great visit with all the family! On Sat we took Brooke and Samantha to the WV/UConn game. We all had a great time! We love our Mountaineers!

The Wiggles

On Wednesday we took Spencer to see his favorite group The Wiggles. Not sure how he'd handle it because the last time we went he freaked out and we were way back in the crowd. Got to the BiLo Center and we were in the middle section 2nd row back. I thought oh no, he'll freak, but he didn't he love it and it was amazing to watch him watch them! It was if you could hear him speech, they're real and big! He got a Captain Feathersword sword and loves it, he's his favorite. What a great experience for us as a family to go and watch this and it be enjoyable for Spencer! It was so much fun as you can see from the pic!

OCTOBER FLEW BY!

Wooooo, where did October go! It's the 1st of Nov and I can't believe I haven't posted since the end of Sept. It's going to get busier with the holidays coming up.

First, I've lost a total of 70 lbs since the 1st of Aug! I need to lose 10 by the end of November to be where the dr wants me to be. I feel so good, but have knee pain. The dr says I need a total knee replacement, but I'm hoping with more weight loss, it will get feel better and I can put that off for some time. I got a shot of cortizone 1 1/2 weeks ago and it made it almost 100% better. We just pray that I can get some time out of the old knee before it has to be totally replaced.

We attended the Walk to Remember in memory of Madelyn Jane, our daughter we lost soon to be 8 years ago. It is always an emotional day for us as we miss her alot and wonder what she would be like. Tammie, Samantha and Ronald attended with us. It is nice to have some support on a day like this.

Spencer finished his Miracle League season, but due to rain it was held in a gym. He didn't like this at all due to sensory issues. We had to leave early as the echo of sounds really bothered him.

Lastly we went Trunk or Treating at a local church. Spencer wasn't thrilled, but tolerated it. He wanted on the playground, to heck with the candy, he wanted to swing! We met his sitter and her family there. Spencer & Quinn have fun.

Hope that we can slow down with the upcoming holidays and enjoy the reason for the season.

Our favorite college team, West Virginia Mountaineers are doing great and hopefully will win the next 4 games and put them in a BCS Bowl game. We are going to the Pitt Game on Dec 1. I Love Mountaineers Football!

BUDDY WALK 2007

WOW!! What a great day! The weather was beautiful, the campus of Furman University is wonderful, the walk was great, lots of new faces, lots of money raised, the Butterfly Release and raising awareness for Down Syndrome! It was awesome! September 30, 2007 was the day and we couldn't have asked for better weather. Somewhat breezy, but it calmed down later on in the afternoon. Lots of old friends and new babies. It was so touching to the heart to see so many people walking for people with Down Syndrome and YES that's for Spencer also. It brought tears to my eyes. He is such an awesome kid and we just get closer everyday. He amazes me even though he has limited speech how he communicates with me and others. He had so much fun yesterday dancing to the music, knocking the balloons around, hugging old buddies, walking(at least for awhile)in the walk, getting a certificate, medal & ribbon and watching the Butterflys fly. I've posted some pics so you can enjoy the Buddy Walk through his eyes. God bless all that put together this walk, it is for a great cause!

Daddy's B'day

Sept 12 was Mike's B'day and we always have cake and balloons. This year with me only being 2 weeks out of Gastric Bypass, I bought a very small cake at Bloom and let him and Daddy and Mamaw go at it! I ordered pizza online for them and went to my room as the smells are somewhat make me sick. I took a few pics of them and Spencer loves birthdays. I'm not for sure, but I think he thought it was for him again! Oh well, he enjoys it and Daddy and I both love sharing our birthdays with him.

Labor Day Daddy got him in the pool what looks like one last time before we close it down. I love the pool and would have been in it everyday but can't because of my drain tube. It was removed Wed, but I still can't get into the water until it heals, which will take 2-3 more weeks. I'm on a full liquid diet now with skim milk, sugar free pudding, cream soups with no hunks, lowfat, sugarfree yogurt and sugarfree jello. Protein is still an issue, but I'm pushing it! I start back to work on Mon 9/17, so hopefully I can get back on schedule and not feel so down in the dumps! Routine is good!

Enjoy the pics!

Post Op

Spencer is not crazy about waiting on the bus, but here he looks happy. We are usually ready way before the bus comes! He is like his Mum, when we're ready we're ready and let's go! These are a couple of him waiting the first day!

Well here I am 5 days out of gastric bypass surgery and doing really well. The worst thing is having to drink protein drinks to keep my strength up until I can start back on food, probably 3 more weeks. Actually it was harder than I thought it was going to be, I think mainly because I'm having to depend on so many other people for help. I am so used to doing things for my self and Spencer. He's been a trooper. Doesn't really understand but has been very gently with me and works well with his Mammaw and Daddy. He is having a great school year with his new teacher who is full of energy and they do lots of fun activities with academics! He comes home straved so I know they are working hard! Thank you to all of you that have send well wishes and prayers and thoughts. Without a friends like you I could not do this big change on my own. Hope to see you all at the Buddy Walk! I am so excited about it!+

TIME FLIES

Can't believe school has started again. I started last Tues and Spencer started Monday. My year has been hectic to say the least since I will be out 2 weeks for surgery beginning the 28th. Spencer has done great! New teacher and she is so mellow and a new sitter. My assistant's daughter is getting him off the bus and I pick him up there. She has 2 children and they play great together! My mom is coming to stay 2 weeks with me after surgery to help out with Spencer and the house. I'm very excited but nervous. This is life changing but a change I'm ready for. God has granted me the courage to do this and I will uphold him in this! Here are a few pics of the latest happenings in the Boyce household. Spencer amazed me with his level of thinking and problem solving. He loves the dog, Bubbles and the cat Polly. We aren't doing horseback riding due to the extreme heat but will start back after Labor Day. Spencer will also begin Carolina Miracle League beginning on Sept 6. This is so much fun and he gets lots of exercise!

Have a great day!

A New Beginning

Today I start my pre-surgery diet for my surgery scheduled on Aug 28th. I'm very excited for this and have prayed about it. For the past 7 years since losing our daughter my life has spiraled out of control with me gaining 130 lbs. I want to get back to the active lifestyle I had and be able to share it with Spencer! He is very active, which is good, and I want to be able to keep up! This surgery will give me the tool to take the weight off and help keep it off. By this time next summer we will have completed a very active summer and I'm already making plans. The beach, camping, fishing, hiking, going to the parks, water sports, playing ball, running, taking walks, biking, beginning a golf program. Sound busy, huh.....good that's what I want so we can be a active family!

Spencer is in WV this week spending one last fling with the family before beginning school on Aug 20. It will be good to get back in a routine. Unscheduled time is good, but routine time is better to keep everyone on track!

Here are a few pics from our weekend trip to WV. My Grandmother turned 95 and is very active and bossy! She's something else!

Have a great day!

A New Beginning

Today I start a pre-surgery diet. My surgery is scheduled for Aug 28th. I am very excited and ready to take my life back. 7 years ago things began spiraling out of control and I lost control. I put on approx. 130 lbs in these last years and can no longer do the active things I once did. I do want to get that back so that I may share them with Spencer. He is very active and loves being outside. I want to be able to run, laugh, play ball, swing, bike, hike, take walks, go to the playground, go to the park, fish, camp, play on the beach and all those cool things that at this point I have a hard time doing! I want to share with him fun things and most of all be there for him in the future. I have prayed about this and asked for guidance and I feel God has answered my prayers. My little boy needs a Mommie and I want to be there for him in the future!

He is in WV right now with his Mammaw spending this week giving me time to finish painting our house. He loves it there. It's in the country and cool and he loves getting outside and running around with his cousins. He gets alittle spoiled, but you know, that's ok! I will pick him up on Sat and we will begin to get in our routine for the beginning of school. Summer is gone and it's time for the routine to begin. It's been a fun summer. The beach trip was absolutly the best. Hopefully next year we can do it again and I will be able to really enjoy Spencer on the beach without restrictions!