August 15 2020
During the two week break, Thomas and I visited our friends Barbara and Bill. Thomas says, “That was fun.” I agree, Thomas. It was so lovely to chat with the two Bs! Love you two and the wonderful cozy space you’ve created!!
July 22 2020
A socially distanced Sibshop for Thomas this morning. Beautiful park and location with great trees. I may have accidentally picked cherries from the cherry tree. Thanks for the extra mask for Thomas, and thank you to the person who made the masks! Team TLC colors!
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December 6 2014:
Thomas really got to infect people today …. With his smile. He got to be in the Sparks Hometown Parade with his High Desert Montessori buddies. They handed out candy and $1 off coupons for Kids on Big Rigs which is a fun event for kids in April that’s also a fundraiser for HDMS. Thanks Stacey Perez for putting this all together!
**August 2020 Note – Thomas attended High Desert Montessori school from 1st – 4th grade. It was the perfect fit, the perfect situation, the perfect school for him. We LOVED our time there!! From fifth grade on he has been homeschooled. He’s now in the 9th grade.
July 17 2020
Thomas and Camilla July 2020 Date Day – Kayak picnic in Lake Tahoe …. 💙☘️☘️☘️💙 … I have wanted to do this with Thomas for many years. Happy that we finally got to do it!
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September 20 2009:
Thomas told me today that he likes my eyeballs, my nose, my ears, my mouth.
Then said “Now, tell me you like my nose, ears, & mouth”!
Love that kid!!
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June 5 2012:
Check out the Team TLC Fun Flag Thomas made and emailed to me …. Love that dude!!
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UPS is here!!
YeeeHaaaawwwwww!!!!! The books have arrived! I’m kinda excited!!
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May 31 2014:
Yep! That awesome building that has tons of pure gold in the form of books!
June 22 2020
We had an adventure after dinner! I present …. Evolution of the car wash …
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May 31 2012:
Picnic in the park adventures!!! Reward for Team Member T having another good day!!
Lillian was sad so Thomas made her a special dessert to cheer her up …. Dried apricots and fresh strawberries topped with honey sesame cashews! Looks pretty good!!!
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May 31 2012:
“Release Worry … Release Fear … Release Guilt…..
Welcome Happiness and Peace” -Camilla Downs
Team TLC went for a walk yesterday as the sun was setting and I was reminded of this. Thomas and Lillian helped me remember how nature infuses us with what we need if we just stop and get out there. Thomas didn’t want to come home … said he was having so much fun. This young man was appreciating our walk, just a walk outside, so very much …. Served as a nice little reminder to me!
**June 14 2020 Update – Adding a note to represent how I feel about releasing feelings and emotions in 2020 as opposed to 2012, eight years later. I believe we must feel the feelings and emotions first, physically feel them, before there’s any chance of releasing them. I know where I was coming from in this post. I had just begun the journey to getting to know myself, and paying attention to my thoughts. I feel this was a natural step in the progression of where I am today. xoxo