Monday, April 26, 2010
To Date: BY FAR our PROUDEST moment as caden's parents!!!
The moment i read the flyer from caden's teacher about participating in Special Olympics, i was mushy-gushy inside. Jared and I saved the date and prepared to be entertained. Little did we know what was to come...
As we were waiting for the parade to begin, the announcer said, "I need Caden Anderson"..then named two other girls. My heart stopped. What do they want with my Caden????? we waited for a few, then curiosity killed us enough that Jared hopped the fence, marched across the field and found his son to bring to the hostess.
she explained that Caden had been chosen out of a thousand participants--kinder thru high school--to lead the Pledge of Allegiance for the Opening Ceremony. (does Caden even know the pledge???) Apparently he does. He performed it "flawlessly" as the local paper reported.
so with his unique cadence and emphasis he was TOO adorable as one of the youngest kids to do that. his teacher nominated him even though other teachers said they dont choose the young ones to lead the pledge. they don't know the memorization skills of my 6 year old.
the best part was the repeated bows he gave to his crowd as the applause poured out. he even gave a high five during his stint of affection and gratitude.
he's still bowing at this point, if i had to put a number on the amount, i'd say around 30 ish. jared had to wave him over while the announcer continued on, or he might still be there bowing. what a CRACK UP!!!
the torch lighting was cool, i found it funny that they immediately extinguised it. saftey first with this crowd.
this was Jared and my view for the events. after his big show he participated in the softball toss, the standing long jump--in which he was a total pro (all that jumping around when he's self-stimulating paid off) and then he finished the day with a 50 meter run.
the proud daddy taping from the stands, mommy couldnt get enough hugs, and just to be with all those special needs kids was a huge life-changing event for us. there's not enough gratitude and love i can express to the teachers and aides that tirelessly give and try and give some more, to lovingly help these challenging children. we thoroughly enjoyed watching the similarities, and just feeling that acceptance and pride we have for our special son.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
a proud mommy on her tiny soap box
Saturday, April 3, 2010
all this and its not even easter yet
the kids are out of school, first day off chef caden and daddy made pancakes for everyone.
daddy was eager to start demo in kendra's room so my FAVORITE young men came to smash up the room. she's bunking with raylee and its truly brought them closer. they are both very nurturing and sweet sisters.
the easter extravaganza started on tuesday when the kiddos received invites to "grannie annie's easter party". they were so EGGScited.
the party day arrived, raylee was ready to go to the park for the easter egg hunt--that was last week. the party was at our house. once the dyes were out, all was well.
after making "peep-sicles" chocolate covered marshmellows--yum. we got them all tied up and ready for, "put the eggs in the basket" game. they all loved being blindfoled we let them wander around for a while then played the game.
we finished up with an egg hunt in the back yard, ate lots of goodies and a pretty tasty lunch. the easter bunny is coming tonite so the celebrating isn't quite over but they've already had a blast thanks to grannie annie.
this is just my handsome guy with his new hair cut. just in time to go back to school. their break went fast and it was nice to just chill and do the normal stuff with 'em and have them around more.
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