The Race
As life has continued, the race is in high speed. There is a blend of sadness, anxiety, pressure, excitement and anticipation. Moving from the end of one life to the beginning of another we welcomed a two new ones. Our great niece, Ruby Maye, was born very early at a whopping 2 1/2 pounds. She is doing well, adorable, TINY so it will be a bit before her family can welcome her home. Thankful for great medical care and miracles!
We also have a new cousin, Norah. She is lovely and her family is glowing. And if that was not enough, I have another great "someone' due in the spring. I am giddy! It is a great reminder of the hand of God in our lives, and for me the prevailing joy that comes with every new life. I am so grateful for new life as I am reminded that God not only knows each one before they arrive but HE, God Almighty, knits them together 'creates' them one by one.
Christmas, a time of celebration and gratitude. Oh, and then every single social event of the year. That being said most of them fell on one day.....last Saturday. SO, first it was the Sharing Down Syndrome Christmas Party. We had a great time helping to set up the digs and watch the children play. What fun. Santa and his elves came as well which was great. When asked what he wanted for Christmas, Cody, after a few moments of thought said "Everything! Or Anything!" Santa let him know he had 'that' in hanger 5. Ha. I guess the good thing is I can not go wrong. Good to know.
Then we had the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea. Our cousins Lizzie and Stephie (and mom Suzy) bought our tickets. THANKS GIRLS! This was a super celebration and fundraiser for the Nutcracker Ballet. Dancing, with karaoke. Several minutes into the entertainment they were looking for Cody to dance. They had not realized the DJ'ing was none other than Master Gates. "You rock it, let's rock it. You can dance. Woohoo! YMCA.....YMCA..everybody...!" He did not miss a beat. Spent most of the party in his new work. Them of course, Santa showed up. Guess what, he wants 'everything!' Crack me up.
Well we finished off with the Best Buddy Prom. Cody's beautiful best buddy, Alexandra, asked him to prom. So excited!!!!! So we stopped at Basha's grocery store to change in the restroom as it was on the way (clean as a whistle by the way). I nearly fainted. He is so handsome! First suit. First tied tie. First dance. First prom. Mama's using tissue and sleeves to catch tears. He is a hottie too in his suit. He picked out some flowers for his date. We then went to pick her up. Stunning, beautiful, tall! He was Mister Manners all the way. I am so proud.
We met his girlfriend Andi and her mom Linda at Durant's for a super fancy supper. And it was AWESOME! We really enjoyed a great visit and incredible food. Off to the dance, a pirate theme 'Dance your Bootie Off' was at the Renaissance hotel. Beautiful. Packed. He walked in the door and I was NO MORE. What I am saying is he was in the pack, with tons of friends, dancing with Alexandra and Andi and jumping into every conga line that went by. I am guessing he was thinking
"What mom? I have a mom? Who is that taking all those pictures anyway?" Who knew. I was demoted to the parent club; those of us trying to keep an eye on our kids, talk without saying 'What?' and trying to hip hop so we would look cool. Good times. Some of his classmates nominated him for Prom King. His name was not drawn but fun to know they would submit his name. We finished the night with dessert at the Cheesecake Factory. We were home by 11......and I am going to say it, but you may not repeat it, I am TOO OLD for this. Ha.
So all of that and still business happening as we practice long hours getting ready for The Nutcracker at the Orpheum December 22 and 23. Check out Ballet Academy of Arizona website for video clips of some fundraising performance this past month (Night the Light and Special Olympics). Cody did very well. He really is getting into performing. I am also going to be in the ballet as a party parent in scene one. We are looking forward to the performance. Hope you can join us. It is always entertaining as it is NEVER the same twice as it is totally UNPREDICTABLE because ...... well.....kids will be kids:-)
Then there is Christmas. A big deal, Jesus birthday and all. The most important thing is 'the gift'. Understanding the gift. If you have not found that gift yet then you are missing Christmas all together. You can get or give a package wrapped in paper anytime, not just tied to a holiday. You can live with those gifts, or without them. You can re-gift them, toss them or return them. They are things. But THE greatest gift is Jesus Christ. He came to redeem the world. He took all of our punishment and was sentenced to death, He paid it all. He bought what no man could buy, with his life. Whether it is on Christmas day or not, what will you do with that gift?
We also have a new cousin, Norah. She is lovely and her family is glowing. And if that was not enough, I have another great "someone' due in the spring. I am giddy! It is a great reminder of the hand of God in our lives, and for me the prevailing joy that comes with every new life. I am so grateful for new life as I am reminded that God not only knows each one before they arrive but HE, God Almighty, knits them together 'creates' them one by one.
Christmas, a time of celebration and gratitude. Oh, and then every single social event of the year. That being said most of them fell on one day.....last Saturday. SO, first it was the Sharing Down Syndrome Christmas Party. We had a great time helping to set up the digs and watch the children play. What fun. Santa and his elves came as well which was great. When asked what he wanted for Christmas, Cody, after a few moments of thought said "Everything! Or Anything!" Santa let him know he had 'that' in hanger 5. Ha. I guess the good thing is I can not go wrong. Good to know.
Then we had the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea. Our cousins Lizzie and Stephie (and mom Suzy) bought our tickets. THANKS GIRLS! This was a super celebration and fundraiser for the Nutcracker Ballet. Dancing, with karaoke. Several minutes into the entertainment they were looking for Cody to dance. They had not realized the DJ'ing was none other than Master Gates. "You rock it, let's rock it. You can dance. Woohoo! YMCA.....YMCA..everybody...!" He did not miss a beat. Spent most of the party in his new work. Them of course, Santa showed up. Guess what, he wants 'everything!' Crack me up.
Well we finished off with the Best Buddy Prom. Cody's beautiful best buddy, Alexandra, asked him to prom. So excited!!!!! So we stopped at Basha's grocery store to change in the restroom as it was on the way (clean as a whistle by the way). I nearly fainted. He is so handsome! First suit. First tied tie. First dance. First prom. Mama's using tissue and sleeves to catch tears. He is a hottie too in his suit. He picked out some flowers for his date. We then went to pick her up. Stunning, beautiful, tall! He was Mister Manners all the way. I am so proud.
We met his girlfriend Andi and her mom Linda at Durant's for a super fancy supper. And it was AWESOME! We really enjoyed a great visit and incredible food. Off to the dance, a pirate theme 'Dance your Bootie Off' was at the Renaissance hotel. Beautiful. Packed. He walked in the door and I was NO MORE. What I am saying is he was in the pack, with tons of friends, dancing with Alexandra and Andi and jumping into every conga line that went by. I am guessing he was thinking
"What mom? I have a mom? Who is that taking all those pictures anyway?" Who knew. I was demoted to the parent club; those of us trying to keep an eye on our kids, talk without saying 'What?' and trying to hip hop so we would look cool. Good times. Some of his classmates nominated him for Prom King. His name was not drawn but fun to know they would submit his name. We finished the night with dessert at the Cheesecake Factory. We were home by 11......and I am going to say it, but you may not repeat it, I am TOO OLD for this. Ha.
So all of that and still business happening as we practice long hours getting ready for The Nutcracker at the Orpheum December 22 and 23. Check out Ballet Academy of Arizona website for video clips of some fundraising performance this past month (Night the Light and Special Olympics). Cody did very well. He really is getting into performing. I am also going to be in the ballet as a party parent in scene one. We are looking forward to the performance. Hope you can join us. It is always entertaining as it is NEVER the same twice as it is totally UNPREDICTABLE because ...... well.....kids will be kids:-)
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