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May 16 2015:
Library Day for Team TLC … Went to our favorite library. We LOVE the little garden behind the library. Took a quick trip to Geiger Way Lookout (last picture).
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June 2, 2013:
Apple Tree by Lillian ….. LOVE!!! (Using an app on her iPhone)
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Just got done spending about 5 minutes trying to figure out what Lillian was trying to say to me about her drawing …. reminded me of this post I wrote back in 2010 …. (she was trying to say jellyfish but I think she meant octopus … FINALLY got it … WAHOOOOO!!)
May all y’all send out a wave of gratitude that you can speak and articulate your words clearly or a wave of gratitude for those that take the time to try and understand you …. Keep on dancin and big warm hug!
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Rockin out washing the car … Full of gratitude that Team TLC has a car that we GET to wash and water we get to use to wash it with …. And play in!!
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June 28 2014:
Tonight’s reading for Thomas … the instructional book for our car, Rosey. He read the whole book and asked questions along the way!
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June 28 2013:
The Romano Inn gets 10 stars from me. Where else can you send a text to room service for your morning coffee and get it within minutes??!! I’m so blessed with these two awesome people .. Frank and Patty Romano!
June 28 2012:
Swim lessons for Team Member T & L!! Thanks Grandpa Frank!!
June 28 2011:
Good Fortune, Happiness and Joy . . . YES, it can be yours!
Separate oneself from your head trash and you’ll find luck has nothing to do with it. It’s all a matter of being true and kind to oneself . . .
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So many of you have such beautiful, awesome and kind remarks about my smile when I came across these old pictures while purging I just had to share – Been smiling like this since I was a baby y’all!! Also, threw in the one of me eating a gigantic chocolate train – my love affair with chocolate started at about 9 months old! Hahahaha! Isn’t my Mama hot???
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End of 4th Grade for Lillian and End of Science Camp for Thomas – Team TLC Party Adventures . . . Fun was had by all!! WoooHoooooo!!!
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June 28 2010:
Thanks Kristy Crabtree for such a FUN time for me and the kiddos on Saturday! You put together one heck of a BBQ celebration! I think Lillian liked ya! Love how this picture turned out!
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July 9 2013
Signing #DizforDifferent books to ship to my Australian friends!! YAY!! Feeling so #grateful and #inspired!
Daily snippets of Team TLC Adventures for June 2013 – We are on a mission to share our lives with those around us in the hopes of inspiring others to think differently and spread happYness. And at the least give y’all a good ole laugh!
Sand Angel Adventures … Team Member T at Washoe Lake …
Glenna’s Birthday Adventures ….. Laughing is SOOOO Much FUN!!
Princess Sparkly Puzzle Adventures for Team Member L …. As a treat we spend about 15 minutes in ToysRUs every once in a while …. just looking and having FUN!
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July 3 2016:
Just back from an adventure! Made popcorn, grabbed some jelly beans, found a perfect spot to park in Reno so as to watch the fireworks in Sparks …. Absolutely wonderful spot away from crowds and the boom, boom of the fireworks. This is how we roll with sensory issues …. What FUN! xoxo
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July 3 2014:
Don’t know whether I’m packing or unpacking lately! HA! Done packing and Team TLC is ready to head to Stamford, CT tomorrow to see our Chromosome 18 family for the 21st Annual C18 Conference! All of our stuff for 7 days is in this one cute little suitcase! Checking this one and we each have 1 carry on … YAY! Essentialism is a beautiful thang!
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More magnificent trees from a May 2014 walk in the Damonte Ranch area … ♡
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July 3 2013:
As I fall asleep tonight I will imagine me and my sweet dear high school friend Nikki Jones Luinstra on the beach at a simple little beach cottage … soaking in the peace, with our feet in the sand, digging our toes into the cool sand underneath the surface … enjoying the silence and one another’s company and surrounded by all whom Nikki loves .. It is my wish that anyone reading this takes a minute or two to imagine Nikki and I on the beach, be filled with feelings of peace and the knowing that everything and everyone is going to be okay and send those thoughts and prayers to Nikki in Shreveport, LA … You are an amazing woman Nikki with a sweet, kind and loving soul … I LOVE YOU! …. Nikki has stage 4 breast cancer …. This video is for YOU sweet friend …
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July 3 2012:
Just reserved a one way flight for Team TLC to Georgia for the Chromosome 18 Conference on July 28th! Now …. to get from Atlanta to Savannah on the 28th, pay for our hotel room while there and then back to Reno when it’s over …. Anyone near Atlanta feel like taking a leisurely drive to Savannah on 7.28?? HA! Thank you tons and tons and tons times 900 trillion to all y’all for your kindness, love and encouragement!
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On June 26 2013 I got to have fun being interviewed by Julie Pledger Fowler and Jenn Brockman of Special Needs Kids Talk Radio. We had a great time talking about “D iz for Different”, the story behind how the book came to be, Lillian and 18p-, affects of being speech impaired for Lillian, what I’m up to these days including Customized Employment Project – NCED, where this blog is headed, Thomas and how I handle it all ……. Head on over if you wanna have a listen and/or post any follow up questions …
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July 3 2012:
The “D iz for Different” Video Journey has reached 150 views! This is the photo journey to accompany events and people mentioned in the book! Thank y’all for all the support, encouragement, enthusiasm, Amazon customer reviews and continuing to share!! I appreciate it tons and tons and am grateful that y’all are finding special sections in the book that speak to you!
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Treatin Team TLC to a drive in movie!!
Made it in!! First time at the drive in for Team Member T & L!! They are so excited!!!
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July 3 2011:
“Most people see what is, and never see what can be.” -Albert Einstein
May you find a moment today to be in awe, see beauty or find humor . . .
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Purge Palooza 2011 continues . . . Think I’m halfway done now!! This is awesome – Glad the garbage comes tomorrow . . . can is completely full and I’ve got about 5 or 6 loads for Goodwill! The Purge Fest moves into the house next . . . watch out stuff, I’m having a ball and I’ve got your number!
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July 3 2010:
My daddy is up from Nawlins for a visit this weekend. At NV State Museum. Kids are loving it!