Apparently my life has been posted on Facebook but not here. I can't do too many things at once, obviously, and the good intentions of the blog suffered. Oh well, back to it. The kids have all grown and graduated from college since my last post - all are successful business owners, doctors, and parents. HA! Seriously, Ashton is now 9 years old, Mason is 6, and Dax is 4.
Ashton had a super successful 3rd grade year and accomplished tons = perfect attendance and all A honor roll, commended performance on our state academic test (TAKS - yuck!), tackled her fears and learned to ride a bike (last week), and is improving daily in her swimming. She's a super kid with a "tween" attitude so...barring me losing all self-control and locking her in a closet due to her mouth - she should be super successful this next year in 4th grade as well.
Mason taught her school a lot this year. She taught the administrators and a 2nd year teacher that, with a little extra effort, a princess with Down Syndrome can be successfully included in a general education kindergarten class. She was a positive influence on her kinder teacher, who had never taught a special needs child before (not even a speech impairment). That teacher, Danica Schlegel, is EXCELLENT!! She was firm with Mason but loves her with all her heart. We thoroughly appreciate the effort and time that Ms. Schlegel poured into Mason - and Mason learned a lot in the process too. Her special education teacher over the past 3 years was Jess Hankamer and I cannot say enough about Hankie. She is a great teacher and a great friend. I'm sad that Mason has "graduated" or aged out of utilizing her support but excited about our next adventure. Mason is going to repeat kindergarten this next year and will be coming to the campus that I work on. Not only will this make our mornings a lot easier, I'll get to see both of my girls off and on throughout the day and that's always a good thing. In addition to school, Mason played soccer this past fall (won't be doing it again though - she didn't really like it) and did some swimming with the local aquatics club. She will continue with swim next year to prep for Special Olympics in a few years.
Dax. Well Dax is the great big ball of energy that bounces up and down our halls daily. He is a strong little man and is a wonderful little brother. He has passed Mason up physically (10 pounds heavier at least and 4 inches taller) and is helping her with her speech and concepts - as he has also passed her up intellectually. We knew it would happen eventually and I am just thankful that he understands his place in the family system. He doesn't yell at her when she responds slower or get upset when she needs help...he just jumps in and offers support. He teaches her the right words to use and he's always saying, "watch me sister, do it like this." However, he knows that Mason is older and still follows her directions when she barks out orders to him! Dax is excited because next fall he gets to join the swim team and might get to play soccer too. He's SO excited.
Corey finally quit managing CiCi's and is now working at the Surfside Buc-ee's store as their deli manager. We see him MUCH MORE now. I'm still in the school district and am off for the summer - WOOOOOHOOOOOO!
Now it's time to go play outside so toodles.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Buddy Walk
Buddy Walk was a HUGE success!!! Our team raised over $1400 and the organization raised over $153,000!! Thank you to everyone who supported Mason's Fan Club. Next year we're hoping to raise even more and will be looking for corporate sponsors...if you have any connections just let me know.
Things keep looking "up!"
Things keep looking "up!"
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Buddy Walk Time in Houston!! Support MASON'S FAN CLUB!!
I hope you want to participate in this year's Houston Buddy Walk®. To Register as a Walker for our Team, Mason's Fan Club, or to donate, just follow this link:
https://www.syssolutions.com/HoustonBuddyWalk2009/Main/MyTeam.aspx?Reset=Y
Come Join us, on Sat, 11/14, at Jones Plaza, in downtown Houston. Walkers should arrive by 10am. The walk begins promptly at 11am!
We will walk, every year, for our child, for us, for our whole family - for every friend that we have made at the Down Syndrome Association of Houston - for every one of their beautiful children - and for every new baby that shows up at our monthly meetings with their proud parents. We will walk and help to raise awareness so that our children with Down syndrome, are accepted as a wonderfully normal part of a very diverse community.
The Team Captain will pick up all T-shirts and distribute prior to the Walk!
There is a Festival after the Walk (12-2pm), with live music, vendor booths, food, drinks, Wii Video games, moonwalks, arts & crafts! So plan to stay : )
Bring your lawnchairs and maybe a blanket to watch the live music (there are limited tables and chairs). Strollers and wagons are welcomed! There are fully functional restrooms on the Plaza.
Your involvement in the Buddy Walk, either by walking with us, or by donating, will help make bring a brighter tomorrow for all individuals with Down syndrome.
Thank you for supporting MISS MASON -- and all individuals with Down syndrome!!
https://www.syssolutions.com/HoustonBuddyWalk2009/Main/MyTeam.aspx?Reset=Y
Come Join us, on Sat, 11/14, at Jones Plaza, in downtown Houston. Walkers should arrive by 10am. The walk begins promptly at 11am!
We will walk, every year, for our child, for us, for our whole family - for every friend that we have made at the Down Syndrome Association of Houston - for every one of their beautiful children - and for every new baby that shows up at our monthly meetings with their proud parents. We will walk and help to raise awareness so that our children with Down syndrome, are accepted as a wonderfully normal part of a very diverse community.
The Team Captain will pick up all T-shirts and distribute prior to the Walk!
There is a Festival after the Walk (12-2pm), with live music, vendor booths, food, drinks, Wii Video games, moonwalks, arts & crafts! So plan to stay : )
Bring your lawnchairs and maybe a blanket to watch the live music (there are limited tables and chairs). Strollers and wagons are welcomed! There are fully functional restrooms on the Plaza.
Your involvement in the Buddy Walk, either by walking with us, or by donating, will help make bring a brighter tomorrow for all individuals with Down syndrome.
Thank you for supporting MISS MASON -- and all individuals with Down syndrome!!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The Taylor Family needs some prayers please
My husband found out, just a few hours ago, that one of his younger brothers (Shawn)has died. At this point we have absolutely no information about the cause of death. He was found in his bed by his girlfriend. My husband is struggling to keep it together and is on his way to pick up his mother from East Texas to bring her down here. Shawn has 4 children ranging from 2 years to 18 years old. Please pray for the family.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
I just won a great shirt on www.scottscoop724.blogspot.com
I just won a GREAT SHIRT on a friend's blog! She makes these unique shirts and sells them for $15. visit www.scottscoop724.blogspot.com
Sunday, October 4, 2009
It's Buddy Walk time in Houston - Be a part of Mason's Fan Club
I hope you want to participate in this year's Houston Buddy Walk®. To Register as a Walker for our Team, Mason's Fan Club, or to donate, just follow this link:
https://www.syssolutions.com/HoustonBuddyWalk2009/Main/MyTeam.aspx?Reset=Y
Come Join us, on Sat, 11/14, at Jones Plaza, in downtown Houston. Walkers should arrive by 10am. The walk begins promptly at 11am!
We will walk, every year, for our child, for us, for our whole family - for every friend that we have made at the Down Syndrome Association of Houston - for every one of their beautiful children - and for every new baby that shows up at our monthly meetings with their proud parents. We will walk and help to raise awareness so that our children with Down syndrome, are accepted as a wonderfully normal part of a very diverse community.
The Team Captain will pick up all T-shirts and distribute prior to the Walk!
There is a Festival after the Walk (12-2pm), with live music, vendor booths, food, drinks, Wii Video games, moonwalks, arts & crafts! So plan to stay : )
Bring your lawnchairs and maybe a blanket to watch the live music (there are limited tables and chairs). Strollers and wagons are welcomed! There are fully functional restrooms on the Plaza.
Your involvement in the Buddy Walk, either by walking with us, or by donating, will help make bring a brighter tomorrow for all individuals with Down syndrome.
Thank you for supporting MISS MASON -- and all individuals with Down syndrome!!
https://www.syssolutions.com/HoustonBuddyWalk2009/Main/MyTeam.aspx?Reset=Y
Come Join us, on Sat, 11/14, at Jones Plaza, in downtown Houston. Walkers should arrive by 10am. The walk begins promptly at 11am!
We will walk, every year, for our child, for us, for our whole family - for every friend that we have made at the Down Syndrome Association of Houston - for every one of their beautiful children - and for every new baby that shows up at our monthly meetings with their proud parents. We will walk and help to raise awareness so that our children with Down syndrome, are accepted as a wonderfully normal part of a very diverse community.
The Team Captain will pick up all T-shirts and distribute prior to the Walk!
There is a Festival after the Walk (12-2pm), with live music, vendor booths, food, drinks, Wii Video games, moonwalks, arts & crafts! So plan to stay : )
Bring your lawnchairs and maybe a blanket to watch the live music (there are limited tables and chairs). Strollers and wagons are welcomed! There are fully functional restrooms on the Plaza.
Your involvement in the Buddy Walk, either by walking with us, or by donating, will help make bring a brighter tomorrow for all individuals with Down syndrome.
Thank you for supporting MISS MASON -- and all individuals with Down syndrome!!
Gathering of Friends - HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER!!!
This morning was going to be the start of our 20th and largest Celebration of Friends and Down syndrome.
However, due to a very rainy weekend, we are needing to move the event to another weekend-date in October.
We will not have our Gathering of Friends today, October 4th. We will know the new date for, the Gathering of Friends, by mid-week and will be emailing the new date to all of our members.
Thank you so very much for your time today, we look forward to when we can all celebrate on a cool sunny day!
Down Syndrome Resource Center
7015 W. Tidwell Building G Suite 108
Houston, TX 77092
office: 713/682-7237
Fax: 713/996-9290
dsahouston@att.net
www.dsah.org
However, due to a very rainy weekend, we are needing to move the event to another weekend-date in October.
We will not have our Gathering of Friends today, October 4th. We will know the new date for, the Gathering of Friends, by mid-week and will be emailing the new date to all of our members.
Thank you so very much for your time today, we look forward to when we can all celebrate on a cool sunny day!
Down Syndrome Resource Center
7015 W. Tidwell Building G Suite 108
Houston, TX 77092
office: 713/682-7237
Fax: 713/996-9290
dsahouston@att.net
www.dsah.org
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