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October 10 2015:
Team TLC movie night …. “The Canterville Ghost”.
Thomas says, “Good, funny, and awesome.”
Lillian says, “Good, awesome, fantastic, musical, funny, fabulous, unique, good for a Halloween movie, and loved the dancing.”
I say, “Great fun, silliness, a cowardly ghost, and a 17th century castle. Yep. I like!” We watched this last year too. Still good the 2nd time around.
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October 10 2015:
The October 2015 Thomas and Camilla date day begins with a light lunch on the patio amongst the trees … And pumpkins! Part 1 – xoxo
HDMS Chili Festival – part 2
Home Means Nevada ice cream with sage and pine nuts. Then Bartley Ranch. – part 3
Bartley Ranch and Audrey Harris park – part 4
last stop at the library to pick up books Thomas had placed on hold. Bonus! They had a photo booth! HA!!!
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October 10 2014:
Such a wonderful, beautiful, inspiring walk this afternoon with Thomas and Lillian .. Look at the amazing sky … I think it pairs well with this song which was in a movie we watched before our walk. Great song, great message, GREAT Life! “Don’t go with your song still inside you” -Song Inside
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October 10 2013:
For dinner last night I made yummy pasta, baked chicken and homemade fries.
While eating I told Thomas and Lillian how much I was enjoying dinner and that I could taste the love in my food. I asked each of them if they could taste it and they both enthusiastically said “Yes!” and asked for seconds … I LOVE this life I am living …. Love, Love, Love!! xoxoxo
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October 11 2011:
Paper plate Jack-o-Lantern adventures!!!
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October 9 2012:
Thank you Mark Sogard for the GREAT Amazon review … appreciate it tons and tons!!
“While it is a breath of fresh air to see a book written for parents of special needs children,do not think that if you don’t have any special needs children you won’t get anything from this book. Not only does it contain invaluable information for special needs parents, it contains inspiring uplifting tips for the journey at the end of every chapter-and who doesn’t need that type of help in this fast paced society that we live in? Very well written and inspiring.”
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October 9 2015:
Yummy, refreshing swim this afternoon. Now we’re off to the Great May Center Pumpkin Walk. xoxo
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October 9 2014:
I’m guessing one is not being very mindful when one walks into the screen door instead of opening it first. Glad it was the screen and not the glass! That was interesting.
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Bowers Mansion grounds this past Spring. Such a beautiful area. So peaceful and quiet.
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October 9 2011:
Did you know you could make Halloween decorations out of stale marshmallows?? Playing with food adventures!!
Off for a little wee adventure!!
We went to Yogurt Beach and then to Audrey Harris Park!! Just a little wee adventure!
Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!! What a treat!!!
Enjoying the amazing and awesome view with a tummy full of Yogurt Beach Yum!!!
Beautiful!!!
January 16 2024
Oh my gosh!!!!! I’m so excited for Thomas Darnell!!!!! 
Digipen has a 46% acceptance rate.
January 23 2024
Exciting times! I’m sure Thomas will ace the interview!
Big decisions to be made in the next month or two. I am thrilled for Thomas Darnell!!
Breda University is in the Netherlands. It’s one of the top international colleges for a Game Design Degree.
I need an updated passport! Moving that to the top of my to do list!
January 24 2024
Right on! Thomas Darnell has now been accepted to their top 3 choices! Breda, Digipen, and SCAD!
SCAD is one of the top universities in the US for a Game Design degree, along with Digipen.
I’m so happy for Thomas that they have choices! And super proud! Thomas has worked hard for this. The Breda application was the most difficult as Thomas had to create a game and have gamers test it, get feedback, and adjust it accordingly.
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October 8 2015:
Sunset picnic dinner by the lake.
As I was getting everything ready, I was thinking, “Geez. This is too much work.” Had more of those thoughts as I was pulling the cart to the other side of the lake. And even more of those thoughts as my food was being hovered over by a bee.
But then nature created an amazing, colorful, art show in the sky. The art show along with seeing Thomas sitting on a big rock reading his book, and Lillian’s excitement completely erased those feelings. Yep. It was worth it. xoxo
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October 14 2011:
Just got this in my email inbox . . . Hope y’all enjoy it!
Halloween Poem
Black cats cross the street
Black bats fly across the street
White ghost scare the people
Striped candy corn gets eaten
People wear famous costumes
Happy jack-o-lanterns watch as they smile.
Happy Halloween
Lillian Darnell
Fairy Princess