heart-wrenching

today,

for the first time,

landon realized that he is different.

kaden and landon were sitting on my bed watching a movie.

they each had a bag of cereal in their hands.

landon was watching kaden grab a handful of cereal in one hand

and then grabbing them with his other hand and eating them.

landon then proceeded to try to do the same.

after a good effort,

he turned to me and said..

"mom, you help me open my hand?"

(even with my help, he was unable to keep the cereal in his hand)

as i sat back and watched this happen

it was terribly heart-wrenching and hard.

i watched his face expressions change

and the realization come to him.

i watched as disappointment covered his face.

as a mother to a boy with disabilities

i came to expect that one day he would realize that he wasn't

exactly like everyone else, but i never imagined it would happen at age THREE.

easter celebration

i don't know what it is about easter

but it creeps up on me every year.

i am never ready for it.

always scrambling at the last minute

for easter treats and toys.

finding new fun activities for the boys to do.

we started off our easter celebration with

the traditional coloring of eggs.

i tried to come up with something new this year.

i searched the internet, but didn't find anything i was looking for,

so i came up with an idea on my own.

MAGIC JELLY BEANS

i put jelly beans in a little baggy

and made up a saying to put on top.

it said

"Take these magic jelly beans and plant them in the ground,

As you wake on Easter morning something special will be found."

so what did they find you ask?

a large lollipop planted in the ground.

(the boys loved the idea of magic jelly beans

and are enjoying their lollipops)

another tradition at our house...

the easter egg hunt

READY, SET, HUNT!

we had a great easter weekend.

we are grateful for our traditions we celebrate

together as a family,

but most importantly we are grateful for the

resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

HAPPY EASTER!

spring break

the boys have been on spring break for the past week.

we have been spending time at the park and library.

playing basketball, riding bikes, and going to the ($1) movies.

we've been having so much fun, i forgot to take pictures.

braxton has been feeling a little under the weather

the past couple of days, but not so much that he couldn't

enjoy easter.

what did you do for spring break?

"inspired by you"

last week in basketball practice

braxton and I walked through the doors of the gym and the coach took us to the side

he told us that he was going to start an award each week in practice.

Coach said it would be given to the player of the week.

(the player that works the hardest, never complains, is the most determined,

and never gives up)

Then he continued to tell us that it was "inspired by you (Braxton)."

braxton inspires me all the time,

so i am glad to hear that he inspires others too.

i am so proud!

braxton's basketball tournament

last weekend braxton had his first basketball tournament.

it was so much fun.

i love being in the crowd cheering for my boy.

all the teams have such amazing talent

in fact, the first thing Evan said when we walked through the door is

"i know exactly where the NBA players come from."

(seriously they are that talented)

after driving over 2 hours and playing 2 games

braxton was exhausted.

we are looking forward to next weekend

and their next tournament.

what sports are you enjoying with your kids?

pre-school | therapy

landon started his new preschool/therapy program yesterday.

he was so excited and couldn't wait.

i asked him "who's going to school today"

and he would yell "yeah" and throw his arms in the air.

the teachers said he did really well.

he went to the door a few times looking for me

but overall he did great.

I will admit,

even though it is only one day and a few hours,

it was hard to leave him.

Landon's birthday interview

our little man turned THREE on st. patrick’s day.

Landon is so full of life and is determined to enjoy every moment of it.

to the world Landon may not be perfect or normal, but to us perfection is all we see.

INTERVIEW:

what is your favorite color?

“bue” (blue)

what is your favorite movie?

“woody...toy tory tree” (toy story 3)

who is your buddy?

“umm...woody and grandpa and brax”

what is your favorite treat/snack?

“cereal”

what is your favorite drink?

“troclate milk” (chocolate milk)

what is your favorite toy?

“buzz and my backpack”

your backpack is not a toy.

“uhuh mom!”

what does buzz say?

“finity and veyond” (to infinity and beyond)

what do you want to be when you grow up?

“i wanna be buzz and a doctor like daddy.”

who do you want to go see this summer?

“santa clause and the cabin to see grandpa.”

are you daddy and mommy’s lucky charm?

“yep, i’m daddy’s lucky charm and yours lucky charm.”

Landon has had so many set back and obstacles to overcome this year, he has worked so hard and has accomplished so much. We are so proud of him. We are so grateful and feel so LUCKY that our heavenly father has given us such an amazing little man.

we love you landon.

you will always be our lucky charm.