Matthew and His Doodleboard

I had to document this. I don't like to brag about my kids but I was pretty blown away by this. Matthew, my youngest who just turned 3 at the beginning of October, has always loved the alphabet and his numbers. In fact, it is one of those things that he will recite to comfort himself. Matthew was diagnosed with autism this past summer and I have a hard time communicating with him sometimes. Maybe not for long! I think after seeing this, maybe he can start writing me what he wants on his doodleboard. I love how he can draw from any angle around the board and still get it right. I will put a disclaimer out there: I have not worked with him or pushed him on any of this. I hate those commercials about teaching your baby to read. This is just his thing and he does this several times daily. In the top picture, he has written 1 2 3.

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Matthew writes the word Big

Matthew drawing numbers

Halloween!

A lot going on with Halloween this year. I went to the school Halloween parade, we had a fabulous Trunk or Treat and Carnival at church and Evan's birthday (see next post). Fun times!

Benjamin won the candy count on the M & M's and a cake at the cake walk.

Jacob won cupcakes at the cake walk.

LOVED this costume!
You go DJ Lance!

Jacob walking in the parade. He was a ghost.

Matthew as Baby Mario.

Benjamin at the school parade.

Evan and Owen at the School Parade.

Evan was a zombie.

Carving and decorating pumpkins!

Evan's 7th Birthday and Party

Here is the cake that I did myself! I don't usually like to brag but I was just so happy that it actually looked like the picture when all was said and done. It was fun to make!

My friend Autumn made these totally awesome cookies for the goodie bags. Isn't she so talented? These were a BIG hit!

Lighting the cake

Opening the presents

My cheesy 7 year old:)

Evan with his birthday hamster, Dwarfy.

We did a smaller cake on his actual birthday. I don't usually since it's on Halloween but he really wanted one this year.

Up close with Dwarfy.

Evan proudly poses with the hamster in his cage!