June 10 2022
Thomas finished 10th grade today (and some of 11th grade). He completed 17 credits over the past 2 years, ending with a cumulative 4.0.
Next year brings new beginnings at TMCC Magnet High school, with earning dual credits from Truckee Meadows Community College.
We celebrated with chocolate donuts, and a photo of Thomas.
I am so very proud of Thomas, I’m grateful that I get to be his mom, and am super excited for Thomas’s future! You are my sunshine, Thomas.
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August 4 2014:
Had a blast Saturday night Lisamarie Wand! Thanks for putting together such an amazing party for your birthday. Picture is blurry but it was the only one with both our eyes open! So great to see you Adele Trebil and go scavenger hunting with ya!
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August 4 2009:
Yummy…. Alligator!!
Laughed so hard & long tonight my face hurts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m just sayin!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You just can’t beat fried alligator, fried oysters & fried shrimp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Jr high buddies from Houma, Louisiana!
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August 4 2015:
Yesterday Thomas and I were talking about one of his friends and his family and how happy they seem. Thomas says they even smell happy. He says his nose is basically the atmosphere intake. Right on Thomas! xoxo
(Thomas at Bartley Ranch – August 2015)
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August 4 2015:
Thomas had fun creating Lovey Town with recycle boxes. Complete with a car, check in station, and a house. She immediately pushed open the doors and sat sideways in her car. That’s the way she rolls. HA! Go Lovey Go!! xoxo
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August 5 2012:
Took about 65 books with me to the Chromosome 18 Conference in San Antonio and came back with 7 books …. Thank you does not even convey the gratitude I feel for my C18 Family and the support, encouragement and love from y’all …. I LOVE Y’ALL TO PIECES!!!!!!!
June 4 2022
I must show off this custom portrait of Team TLC, made and gifted to me by my friend Jessica.
Jessica and I met through a facebook writer’s group about 6 years ago. She lives in The Netherlands, and we met face to face in 2017 or 2018 when she came to visit her dad in California.
It’s been inspiring to watch her grow her artistic skills and making custom family and pet portraits. I’m so happy we’ve stayed connected and we’ll get to see each other face to face again this coming December when she comes for another visit.
June 3 2022
Thomas made red beans and rice for dinner. Not completely authentic since it’s vegan. But, it turned out amazing. Great job Thomas!!
June 3 2022
Basil enjoying patio time. Such a sweet kitty.
June 1 2022
Sunset to nighttime walk with Lillian tonight. So many memories. Four years of walks around this tiny lake.
June 2 2022
Early morning walk. Perfect.
June 2 2022
It’s a wild cloud kinda day.
May 31 2022
Lillian decided to treat herself to quesadillas and churros to celebrate taking a first step in improving her quality of life.
She has a difficult time going to doctor appointments, and struggles with actually leaving the house. Lillian wants to learn and master independent living skills, but has been stuck and resistant due to mental health.
I’m happy for Lillian, and actually deeply relieved to have this step conquered. 😥😥😥 As we were leaving the appointment, she commented that I should get her a treat for having taken this step. I responded that perhaps she should treat herself. 🎉😍🎉 We should always take that step to treat ourselves, not waiting for others to do it.
