Look Who Turned Sixteen

"The boys" turned 16 years old today.

A lot has happened to our little family in the past sixteen

years! When they were diagnosed with autism at the

age of four, we really didn't know what a crazy life

we were embarking on! But we love these guys!

And they love us! I'm thankful we can give them all

the care, concern, help and unconditional love they need.

We've crossed a lot of hurdles and seen tons of improvement!

God has been gracious ~ guiding our path the whole time.

Some of these milestone birthdays seem a little bittersweet

to me. After all, shouldn't they be getting their driver's

licenses and trying out for the basket ball team as

high school freshman? But in reality, I think maybe it is only

me that is missing those things,

and not them. I am very thankful that they

are happy, silly and loving guys. They were very content

with a birthday celebration that included potato chips,

new dvds, and some new winter clothes.

Harry, Alex and Spencer.

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It also occurred to me that you have only seen still

pictures. Well, here's a little video clip of today.....

The Mister and I are trying to get Spencer to count to 16.

(actually, he CAN..but you know how it goes when you

want your child to show off for the camera!)

Happy Birthday, Boys!