Our Week

Junior has had a sleepy week with some asthma issues and wasn't up to much.  He has enjoyed playing with the new things he got for his birthday and watching his shows and movies. 
Here are a few pics from our week.

Relaxing in his solar system

Playing with his totally amazing switch adapted Chewbacca.  Thank you to the team at Max Mods for this fantastic adapted toy.  It allows for two switches, one for the gun and one for the voice.


Then there it was time to play with his airplane.  He decided he wasn't in the mood to open his eyes for a picture.  Mr attitude.  

 

 And a couple with his eyes open. 

 

 Some holiday window clings on his light box which was plugged into his switch.

 Today after his school work he enjoyed playing in his space sensory bin and then under his solar system.

 

 A few pictures from our school session.  you will notice the lack of smiles and that is because a certain little boy was upset with me for turning off the tv.  Though he did enjoy the activities he was determined to keep that serious face without a smile firmly in place.

 He was finishing up the sun and stars portion of his space unit and next will be learning about the moon.  In the lower picture he was making constellations. 

Now for a quick video of him using his switch to turn on his airplane.  He was being a goof and using the motion from his smile to activate the switch. At the very end you can see that his smile wasn't quite working to he had to actually move his head.  I think he might have been having just a little fun.   UGH, the video is too long for blogger to upload so I will have to trim it and try again later this weekend. 

Birthday Party Fun

Junior woke up early on his birthday and was so excited about his party that by the time it was time for his party he was ready to nap.  Poor guy looks half asleep in most the party pics.  He still had an awesome time though surrounded by love and laughter.

First off it was listening to family sing him happy birthday on the phone which he thinks is wonderful.

  

He loves his new switch adapted Chewbacca and his giant Han Solo. 

  

Balloons, balloons everywhere.  My sis was our party decorator/planner and did a fabulous job.

  

 Star Wars cake.

Gift time of course he was thrilled when he got 2 Chewbaccas. 

  

 
Junior's best buddy Josiah was here for the fun.

  
We were sad that Shane wasn't here but it was so nice to see Della.


Star Wars fun



As the party was winding down wrapping paper wars broke out. 

 Junior relaxing after his wonderful but exhausting day.

 
 He decided he needed all his Chewies to watch tv with him at bedtime.

 Junior shares a birthday with this sweet girl and we spent a few hours having a party with her on Sunday afternoon.

Such a fantastic weekend of celebrating and enjoying Junior's special day.  We are so thankful for everyone who made it truly amazing. 

18

This past Saturday Junior turned 18.  Wow how can he be 18, it seems like Just yesterday he was a toddler.  Such an amazing milestone for my sweet boy and I am so proud of him.  We had a lovely party on Saturday afternoon and my sister did a fabulous job of decking out the house in Star Wars decor and lots of balloons.   It was a day full of love, joy, and smiles and I am so thankful to all those who made Junior's day so special. 
I have lots of pictures but have not had a chance to download them so I can post them here.  
So for now Happy Birthday to my amazing 18 year old, I am so blessed and honored to care for this precious child of God and.

Sick Boy

So thankful to see some smiles and have a little dude starting to feel better.  This past week started with him being extra sleepy and then quickly he went from okay to sick. 
Some very rough days followed but thanks to the medical equipment we have at home along with awesome docs who helped get the best plan in action we were able to manage things at home and get him on the mend. 
Sick guy getting his treatments.  

 Yesterday someone finally felt good enough for some small smiles while watching his shows.
 

Today our sweet friend Carol stopped by to wish him a happy birthday since she won't be here on Saturday.  He was so excited to see her and was one happy guy.  So nice to have him feeling better and seeing those big smiles again.

A week from yesterday my amazing guy will be turning 18.  Such a huge milestone, God is good.