Summer Has Arrived
Our pool is finally warm enough to swim in (well, not for me) and Gwen got to try out her new neck float!
Cassie, Gwen's hab worker, is brave enough to run Gwen around the splashpad!
What do we do when it's too hot? We build forts!!
Gwen's school took a trip to the local aquarium!
JUNE
Graduation
I can't believe our sweet little girl graduated from preschool! It's amazing to see how much Gwen has grown! We are forever indebted and grateful for Jean Murphy (teacher), Lisa Sedillo-Hinshaw (aide), and all of the therapists who have helped Gwen succeed these past 2 1/2 years!
For Graduation (theme was Somewhere Over the Rainbow), the class prepared a skit, Grandma Magee made the cake, and Gwen got her diploma!
Vacation Bible School
We have been going to our church now for two years and I decided it was time for Gwen to participate in Vacation Bible School. Not only was this a great opportunity for Gwen, but it was awesome for the children (and adults) to finally meet Gwen (without being scared)! We borrowed a hi-lo chair from Gwen's school that allows her to raise up and down. During circle time she could be low to the ground and during singing and activities she could be high and eye level. Gwen's respite worker, "Aunt" Mandy, took her all week long and based by the pictures, Gwen had a blast!
Denver, Colorado
Quinten and I took a trip to Denver to visit two of my bridesmaids and their families. We had no plans, just to enjoy eachother's company....and that we did!
JULY
Pinetop, Arizona
Shortly after Denver, we headed up north to Pinetop for our 7th annual family trip! Jesse, Papa, Uncle Kevin, and I took Quinten out for his first real fishing trip. It took Q about 2 hours to relax on the boat, but that little stinker caught the first fish of the day! I've become quite skilled at gutting and cleaning the fish, however I still squirm touching the slimy skin!
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Quinten found an old metal Tonka dumptruck at the house we stayed in and he ran that thing up and down the hills...never getting bored once! He also greeted a local bear with a high-five, and Gwen enjoyed the outdoors doing a little hiking!
Tooth Fairy
Gwen lost her first tooth! I guess this marks the official transition to being a little girl and no longer a baby :(.
What a fun summer! I didn't know you guys were at St. Anne's now. Do you know the Mirrione family? Mary Mirrione runs the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Hope to see you all soon.
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