7th Birthday Party

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WOW! What a weekend of parties! Saturday was your party for friends and the party continued into Sunday with Uncle Steve, Mamaw, Aunt Doris, Tracy, Wes, Macy, Brooke, Sam, Tammie, Mommie and Daddy! We had a great time celebrating you life and you did such a great job with all the festivities!! You are such an awesome kid, a great blessing to us all and a joy to all! We love you and Happy Birthday Big Guy!!! Life only gets better every year!

7 Year Pictures

I can't believe we are getting ready to celebrate Spencer's 7th birthday on Sunday, June 22. His party is Saturday June 21 and we are doing a Spongebob theme. It's amazing how fast the years have flown by and seems like only yesterday we were spending our days feeding, changing, exercising, reading, singing and all the baby things you do. Time has went by very fast and I try to take time everyday to drink him in and remember him and the look he has on his face and how much of a blessing he is in my life. What a true Gift from God! He has taught me to never go to fast to slow down and enjoy who he is. He has taught me unconditional love for time when I have got upset he stills loves me no matter what. He has taught me patience that he will do it in his own good time(this one is hard!) Through him I see God and his unconditional love for us, his earthly children and how forgiving he is with us. Thank you Spencer for a wonderful 7 years of loving, learning and sharing! I love you my little baby boy and you will always be that to me! Happy Birthday!

Love Mommie

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R & R in West Virginia!

What a great state, West Virginia! Ever need to just get away from it all, this is the place to do it. I had no cell phone signal which I learned I can do with out, no high speed internet, which wasn't worth waiting on the downloads and loads of nature and good ole fun! Spencer, Mom and I headed to the mountains on June 3, the day after I finished school. I couldn't wait to get back home! I miss it so much, the serenity of it all helps me to realize I need to relax and enjoy nature and the true meaning of life instead of the rat race I'm in everyday here! Wednesday we rested from our trip but then we started.....campfires, roasting weiners, marshmellow, water play, down on the farm at the camper just sitting talking, no rush to go anywhere, stay as long as you want or as short a while as you want, no pressure, no hurry to do this or that, just soaking nature in! The most stressed I was all week was a trip to the Wal Mart......can't handle Wal Mart most of the time! Other than that it was amazing! My brother took me to the river to get some rock for my borders on my beds around my house and it was so good to put my feet in the FREEZING cold waters. The ole swimming hole we went to as kids, the site of many a river baptizims I had been to when I lived there and just reminising! Went back home along a old railroad grade that has now been turned into camps along the river. It is absolutely amazing. I could keep on and on but by now I think you'll understand why I love it so. Here is a slideshow of some of the adventures we had! Great Time and looking forward to going back the week of the 4th of July for camping on the South Fork of Cherry, fishing, campfires, swimming, hiking, riding ATVs and all the fun of the mountains!

Before long, June 22, Spencer will celebrate his 7th birthday. I can't BELIEVE it! Seems just like yesterday we were in NICU, scared to death that something was going to happen to him and look at him now. A heathly little guy who is amazing! He is as stubborn as his Daddy and Mommie and as strong willed as his Papaw Saul! He is a great kid and I thank God every day that he gave me the opportunity to raise him. He has taught me so much. Patience, understanding, how to slow down, enjoy life and being a all around person that no matter what we can try! I love you little man with all my heart and soul. Thank you for coming to mine and Daddy's life, you are a special little guy!

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Great Finish to a Hectic Week

What a week! I don't think I've seen the inside of my house for longer than 1 hour each night before heading off to bed. Then only to wake up and find I have to do it all over again. IEP meetings, teacher retirement dinners, district cookout, graduation, graduation parties, dr. appts, support group, church softball....the list goes on. But it is on the "down side". Tomorrow is a 1/2 day of school, finishing up paperwork, wrapping up end of year meetings, school luncheon, etc. Then on Tues it is off to Wild Wonderful West Virginia for a week of R&R, which both Spencer and I have earned!!! We are so excited. Mammaw has been here 2 weeks helping us out and we're taking her back home and staying for some time to rest! She has been great and could not have done what I had to do this past week without her. On Saturday we went to Hatcher Gardens in Spartanburg, the to a playdate with the Down Syndrome Group in Greenville, then out to GSP Airport to watch President Bush's plane take off after he spoke at Furman University's graduation. We missed the plane taking off because I was so set on arguing with the Secret Service man at the Fed Ex terminal. Go figure all I want is a picture I said to him and he said a picture of what? I said President Bush, he said "there's no one here." I said "yea right so why are you out here with the ear piece in your ear?" Mike yelled from the back "Denise you need to shut up or he'll put your ass in jail!" Well, I just couldn't resist, me and my dumb outspoken self spouting off my tax dollars pay your salary and I should be allowed a picture of the President, I'm not going to do anything, all I want is a pic for my son's scrapbook and on and on....... Needless to say, I made my point, but then a car started following us and I'm sure they were Secret Service making sure I wasn't up to anything. Well, anyway we missed the takeoff, but it was exciting chasing the President around GSP! So that was our Saturday, full of excitement. And by the way, it's no wonder Spencer has attitude with a Mommie that can't even keep her mouth shut around the Secret Service. Oh well, I feel the need to voice my opinion and it's great I live in the US where I can!!! Enjoy the pics!

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Young Man with Down Syndrome on So you Think You Can Dance

Make sure Your Congress person knows this!!

I sent a letter to Bob Inglis, no response yet, but hope he took note!

Spencer's Awards Day Ceremonies

On May 27, Spencer's school held their 1st Elementary Awards day ceremony. Spencer received Star Athlete Award! It was great and of course Mommie cried! All of the students are great and try their best. They love life, if we could all take lessons from children with disabilities, we would be so happy!! Enjoy the show!

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Mike, Spencer, Mamaw and I went to Hendersville and met Tammie, Samantha and Jennifer for a picnic at Jackson Park. Afterwards we went to a Plant Festival downtown. Spencer loved the park and so did the girls!!!

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Special Olympics 2008

My students @ Dorman High School with their Senior Athlete Buddies during Track and Field day

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Fiesta Bowl Awesome Recap!

Black Eye

It's been a while since I've blogged, things have been so busy winding down the end of the year. The 1st of April I had arthoscopic knee surgery and have done really well, I almost have full range back in my knee movement. Mom came down and stayed 2 weeks with us, it was so nice to have her here, she is a HUGE help when she is here!!! Thanks Moma!

The latest, Spencer was hit in the eye at school with a shoe by a fellow classmate. As you can see in the pics, it's a shiner. It didn't swell much thanks to the teachers putting ice on it. I don't think he realizes he has it, but the teacher said 1st he was upset at the student then he started crying....they felt so bad, but hey, things happen. This was his first so of course I took pics.

Hope all of you are doing great! We are looking forward to summer, swimming in our pool and visiting WV and all of our family!!!

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EASTER 2008

HE IS RISEN!! PROCLAIM THE WORD! That's what our minister closed our sermon with on Easter Sunday. What a great day to be a Christian, Christ died and on the 3rd day he rose! HALLELUJAH!

This is a monteage of our Easter weekend! We had so much fun Sunday with Tammie, Ronald, Mary and Quinn. Spencer loves having someone to play with. Quinn's Mommie keeps Spencer for me after school. They have fun playing together! Hope you enjoy our Easter pics as much as we enjoyed the day!

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Promise Yourself

Promise Yourself
Posted by ypierre

Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can
disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to
every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel like there is
something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your
optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best,
and expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.


To forget the mistakes of the past and press on the
greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give
every living person you meet a smile.


To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, and too
strong for fear, and to happy to permit the
presence of trouble.


–The Optimist Creed from the Optimist International

Taken from www.hyhonline.com

Lovin' Life

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD! Even when things are tough and I don't think I can handle things, Spencer shows me that God's love is everlasting by a hug, kiss and random snuggle time! He is such an awesome kid and I love being his Mommie! I look at him everyday and think I am so fortunate to have him for a child that through him I have seen God's grace and beauty everyday. When I'm down and out I find peace in knowing that I truly have a child of GOD!! He will always be a child of God and through him God is showing me his peace, love, understanding, compassion, healing, unconditional love and patience. I could use a thesaurus and continue on forever! I am so proud of Spencer! I love you son and you are the light of my life, my sunshine and my forever!

Great Video

Thanks to Anne, Archie's Mom for giving me a great new sound to listen to!!!

• MTV
• Music Videos
• MTV Shows
• Entertainment News

New Playset

We got Spencer a new playset for his birthday.....yes, his b'day isn't until June but why wait till then. He loves it and really had a hard time waiting for Dad to put it together. He helped and loved being outside with Dad. Here are a few shots of him helping put it together and playing on it afterwards. It needs tarp coverings, which Bubbles the dog decided to chew up while we were at church one Sunday and new ropes for the glider. We had to reorder these, but he loves playing on it anyway!

Enjoy!

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Valentine's Day

I love this day, it's the only day I feel like all that korny red, pink and white are so beautiful! It was a fun day....we had a bake sale at school to raise money for our class trip to Discovery Zone and we had all kinds of red, white & pink things....the students loved them. I always buy Spencer some type of stuffed Vday animal. This year I got him a gorilla the makes a cute kiss sound when you squeeze it's tummy. He thought is was great. He also got Vol. 2 of Old School Sesame Street which he absolutely loves it. Here is our day!

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Down Syndrome Video

Awesome video about the reason to have a child with Down Syndrome!

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Sara Brockman's Birthday Party

Spencer was invited to Pump It Up in Spartanburg for Sara's birthday party. It was so much fun! He loved the bouncy blow up and the slides. The adults could even play on them also. Enjoy his pics!

Elmo in Spartanburg

In January, we took Spencer to see Elmo with Mary & Quinn. Spencer nevers asks for anything and I know if he could speak, he would say "Mommie can we go see Elmo"? He loves Elmo and enjoyed the show.

Elmo in Spartanburg

In January, we took Spencer to see Elmo with Mary & Quinn. Spencer nevers asks for anything and I know if he could speak, he would say "Mommie can we go see Elmo"? He loves Elmo and enjoyed the show.

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Christmas 2007

What a great Christmas! We were in WV for Christmas Day which we hadn't been for 3 years. It was nice, we were all together for the 1st Christmas in a long time! Here is a Video I put together to share with you!

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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!