We had a nice relaxing Saturday at the house this morning. It’s been pretty cold and rainy, but today the weather was nice, sunny and warm. We brought all the kids outside and they played in the backyard all morning. 

As I sat and watched them play, I realized that these kids truly are like one big family. Sammy and Willy were outside first and we brought the others out one at a time. Each time Sammy saw another kid come outside the door he started cheering their name and Lavender joined in as soon as she came out. Willy and Sammy will both help Lavender drive her car around the backyard where she can see because she can’t walk by herself. Sammy and Lavender, without needing any prompting, make a point of interacting with the other kids even though they are nonverbal and often don’t give back much of a response. It’s just great to see them all coming together to help and involve the other kids who may not be able to do the same things that they can. I just love all these little ones and how they are already so ready and willing to accept the other kids as they are. 

Dan in his chair. With physical therapy he can now sit
well on his own and even is getting used to putting
his feet down on the floor.

Sam kicking his soccer ball around the backyard.

Cyril

Lavender holding hands with Isaac.

Sam making Isaac laugh by making funny faces at him.

More holding hands!

Sam and Willy rolling the tire around the backyard.

Sleepy Dan.