Brayden first 3 years at OneTrueMedia.com

Well, this video turned out a little longer than what I had planned...but there were so many pics and videos to show...Brayden will be turning 3 in just 2 months and we are prepping for his IEP...this video should give his new educators a bit of our Brayden boy!

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Brayden reading his Mickey Mouse Clubhouse book

Just don't mind all the spit on his chin from talking so much...Lol.

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My little guy is going to be in his first fashion show...

That's right...my little guy is going to run the runway on February 12, 2011. Our local DS society is holding a sweetheart luncheon with fashion show and we were able to attend last year as well...but last year our little guy wasn't quite walking on his own, but now will be able to RUN the runway if they let him?

Hoping our little friend Emme is going to be in the fashion show as well...there are all ages of children all the way to adults that are in it...they also highlight sponsors, educators as well and they are in fashion show too. They were even holding a nomination "Educator of the YEAR" award where we could write our own nomination. I thought HEY! Why not? Brayden has been blessed beyond measure to have the therapists in his life he has...from his Early intervention teachers, speech therapists, Physical therapists (who we miss dearly but he graduated from program back in October) and his sweet Occupational therapist Elsab'e. I chose to write a letter about Elsab'e because she shows so much dedication to her job...her clients become her life and I've never seen someone so passionate about what she does. She has made such a difference in Brayden's life as well as ours. Well, I got the call last week that my letter was chosen and Elsabe' won...she is going to be spotlighted and awarded at our Fashion show and is even going to take the runway with Brayden. We are excited and she deserves this recognition. Although I wasn't all that excited when the President told me I was the one that had to read the letter during the show...ugh! I'm always an emotional wreck but I will give it my best! We are excited that some family and close friends are coming and filling a table of 10 so far! If there are any that would like to come, please email and let me know...there is a form on the website to download and send in payment via mail or online...www.dsacc.org .

This picture was one of the first taken with Mrs. Elsabe' but thought it was a cute one to show...Thanks for all you do for Brayden ...we will forever be grateful!

Jared and I just got back from a wonderful weekend getaway with some very close friends...we went to the playful city of Las Vegas...seriously was the best weekend ever!

Kids are doing wonderful in school. Just got two awesome report cards...My Cody is getting an award at his wrestling sports award ceremony today..."The Coaches Award!" he is going to be soooooo stoked! Kaylee was honored with a pizza party for passing off all her word lists...she actually passed off these the 3rd week of school back in September but they waited for the award party until more students passed them off, which was fine with her...she also got a great report card and passed off her reading DRA level 27...her math facts are out of this world too...she is on 3 minute 100 - sheets...after two minute she will be in multiplication which we were doing with her last night already...she is just soaring and LOVES school. Cody is doing great also, school is a little more of a challenge for him but almost all B's we were proud...he gives it his all and tries his best and that is all we can ask of him. He is such a great example to his peers and 4th grade boys are just sometimes rude and tough...he is really turning into a fine young little man...can't believe he will be 10 soon!?! So tonight we are going to take the kids out to celebrate their accomplishments...

Brayden enjoying some singing time

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So much to catch up on...so little time...

I have just been terrible about keeping up with blogging...and I sooo love blogging and reading all of my friends blogs. I am going to try and have this be an attempt to keeping up with it. Christmas came and went and was wonderful...too many pictures to post, so I will just begin with January. We are all doing well, keeping busy as ever and enjoying LIFE!

Cody finished up his outdoor soccer comp league with CVSA in December...and has already began his indoor league. He will be trying out for comp again in 2 weeks. He has an awesome coach and we hope to continue with him this next year. Cody has grown so much in his soccer level of playing and his confidence. He is doing well in school and just finished his wrestling season with all wins, pins except for 2...he loved this sport as well.

Kaylee has began an indoor soccer league as well and is loving it. She is doing so well in school too and is busy with dance. Her competitions begin this next month, with one every month up until July...so we will be busy!

Brayden is developing and growing in so many ways also. We just went to his ENT doctor appt for the year and his ears look great and his hearing is great, so no need for tubes or any other appts....the doctor will see him once per year. We have been so fortunate with this little guy ...he has been so healthy. We all just had a really bad cold, but that is it for the year...thank goodness. He is running all around, climbing, pushing chairs to get up to where he needs to go or WANTS to be...he is starting to really communicate with more signs and gibber gabber...starting to count objects, speedy with his puzzles, loves reading books, and just a joy to be around. He is doing awesome in Preschool...well early infant preschool that is...he is listening and following direction, signing, singing, washing hands before snack (only with a washcloth, wipies still an issue) , doing some art play...he LOVES being around the other children and interacting with them.
Brayden still is going to OT once per week and doing really well with that as well, and has ST once per week and also progressing with that. We are very pleased with all his therapists and goals...One GOAL though that he is still stubborn with is drinking from a cup/ straw...ongoing issue but he is attempting to fake drink with them...that's a start! We'll get there...I need to also work with him a little bit more than I have.

Jared and I are doing great and are looking forward to a weekend get away this weekend. Going to Las Vegas with some close friends and can NOT wait! Ok, so now I feel a little more updated...next post will be some fun stuff! Hopefully...