photos

I was looking at some photos as I was archiving files on my computer. I came across this photo from February 2007. Right after I took this first photo AJ imitated a barking sound. At that moment I felt that I made the right decision by getting Obi for our family. We are going to go back into training soon so Obi can become a certified therapy dog. Keep your fingers crossed that I keep my patience and sanity through out the process...lol.

AJ has been saying words and getting his wants across better. We are still working with him regarding his food issues, but it's a slow process. His school and teachers have been fantastic in his successes. I know his future is bright and full of hope.






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It's about time

Today as I was signing online to check out a website, I saw an ad for Autism. I guess once celebrities start screaming that their kids have autism it's time to bring awareness to it.



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Tough day...(for me)

Today I had a tough day personally. But since this blog is suppose to be about AJ. My husband sent me some pictures that brought a much needed smile to my face.

The past few weeks he's gotten so good at moving around noggin.com and sesamestreet.org. He even found his way to nickjr.com (don't ask me how). He's my little genius...lol.

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9/11

I just want to take a moment and send my thoughts out to the families that lost loved ones in the attacks on 9/11/01.

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Obi

Obi is the black labrador we got in February to train as an autism assistance dog. He's been doing great. He will bark when AJ starts doing something he really shouldn't do. He's 8 months old now, so he still has a ton of puppy behaviors. We usually take him with us when we go to my parent's house. This Labor Day we went over there as usual, and I got this little clip. I found it very funny...lol.

DISCLAIMER: NO ANIMALS WERE HURT WHILE FILMING THIS CLIP


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Great Adventure

This past Sunday we (my mom, Bryanna, me, & AJ) went to Six Flags Great Adventure. We had a fantastic time. AJ was a very good boy (until he got tired). He LOVES LOVES LOVES the thrill rides...lol. He got on a small roller coaster and a few others and just loved it. He would get on and once we got going he would say "weeeeee"....lol. After each ride he would sign for "more". I can't wait to take him to other places and let him have fun. Everytime we passed a ride he wanted to get on he would point and say "weeeeee" it was absolutely adorable!!

Here's a few pictures of AJ enjoying the "weeee".....lol.

Amusement Park Milestone...

Yesterday I took AJ and Bryanna (my niece) to Sesame Place for the afternoon. We had such a great time. We had to inform them that AJ was autistic and were premitted to get those orange wrist bands to let them know we didn't have to wait on line. Can i just say that was awesome!!

Before yesterday AJ had never been on an amusement park ride, and he absolutely loved it...lol. I was so happy to allow him to experience that. He kept signing for more when the ride was done...lol. No pictures to show from yesterday (I needed both eyes and hands to stay on him), but we are going to Great Adventure today with my mom in tow, so I'll try to get some pictures of AJ on a few rides.

Taria