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October 12 2013:
HDMS Fall Festival … Chili Channel … Team TLC and The Romano Duo … Thomas and Lillian had a ball y’all!
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January 2024 Date Day – Camilla and Thomas
January 21 2024
Date day with Thomas. GreatFull Gardens for lunch followed by a short hike in Galena.
I have loved every single date day with Thomas since they were 1 year old. We had a date once a month up until about a year ago; slowed down due to the intense school schedule.
The date days have gotten better and better, authentic and rich with conversation and laughter. ❤️❤️❤️
Throwback Post: Thomas and Camilla October 2009 Date Day
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October 11 2009:
Date day with my most favorite man!!
Petsmart to check out fish, frogs, snails, birds, hamsters, cats & dogs! Then, out to eat!
Handing the Advocacy Wheel to My Teen – Intense Times
January 19 2024
When your neurodivergent 18-year-old has to take over advocating for themself, making phone calls, sending emails, trying like hell to get others to just do their damn job; that’s some intense shit right there.
They are experiencing just how much time you’ve spent and how hard you have to advocate. It’s also damn hard not to jump in and rip these people to shreds due to the intense anxiety they are causing your child. Of course I will not do this so they can learn how to take care of these things.
My level of “I will not be ignored” is pretty damn high. I’m professional about it, but I will hound you to the ends of time until you do your damn job! 💥💥💥
**I had to step in as this had to be addressed ASAP. I happen to be connected with one of the head folks at this agency. I emailed for help. I had supervisors emailing and received a call right away. It is finally taken care of. Whew! In between my other work and meetings. The ride of life, indeed!
Throwback Post: Thomas and Camilla October 2015 Date Day
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October 10 2015:
The October 2015 Thomas and Camilla date day begins with a light lunch on the patio amongst the trees … And pumpkins! Part 1 – xoxo
HDMS Chili Festival – part 2
Home Means Nevada ice cream with sage and pine nuts. Then Bartley Ranch. – part 3
Bartley Ranch and Audrey Harris park – part 4
last stop at the library to pick up books Thomas had placed on hold. Bonus! They had a photo booth! HA!!!
Happy Birthday to Robert Downs
January 16 2024
Happy Birthday to my daddy! 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for always being there for me and Team TLC!! Love you!! ❤️❤️❤️
I attribute a good portion of my love of music to you. I will forever think of you when I hear certain bands and songs. Especially The Rolling Stones. 🎶🎶🎶
Coffee and Friends – Coffee Chat with Yiwen
January 16 2024
I had the best two hour coffee chat this morning. It was great fun to catch up with you, Yiwen Zhang. I’m so happy we’ve stayed connected! ❤️🎉❤️
Breda and Digipen and SCAD – College Acceptance for Thomas
January 16 2024
Oh my gosh!!!!! I’m so excited for Thomas Darnell!!!!! ❤️🎉🎉🎉❤️ Digipen has a 46% acceptance rate.
January 23 2024
Exciting times! 🎉🎉🎉 I’m sure Thomas will ace the interview!
Big decisions to be made in the next month or two. I am thrilled for Thomas Darnell!!
Breda University is in the Netherlands. It’s one of the top international colleges for a Game Design Degree.
I need an updated passport! Moving that to the top of my to do list!
January 24 2024
Right on! Thomas Darnell has now been accepted to their top 3 choices! Breda, Digipen, and SCAD!
SCAD is one of the top universities in the US for a Game Design degree, along with Digipen.
I’m so happy for Thomas that they have choices! ❤️🎉❤️ And super proud! Thomas has worked hard for this. The Breda application was the most difficult as Thomas had to create a game and have gamers test it, get feedback, and adjust it accordingly.
Throwback Post: D iz for Different Review: Invaluable Information
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October 9 2012:
Thank you Mark Sogard for the GREAT Amazon review … appreciate it tons and tons!!
“While it is a breath of fresh air to see a book written for parents of special needs children,do not think that if you don’t have any special needs children you won’t get anything from this book. Not only does it contain invaluable information for special needs parents, it contains inspiring uplifting tips for the journey at the end of every chapter-and who doesn’t need that type of help in this fast paced society that we live in? Very well written and inspiring.”
Throwback Post: Sunset Picnic by the Lake and Nature Art Show
October 8 2015:
Sunset picnic dinner by the lake.
As I was getting everything ready, I was thinking, “Geez. This is too much work.” Had more of those thoughts as I was pulling the cart to the other side of the lake. And even more of those thoughts as my food was being hovered over by a bee.
But then nature created an amazing, colorful, art show in the sky. The art show along with seeing Thomas sitting on a big rock reading his book, and Lillian’s excitement completely erased those feelings. Yep. It was worth it. xoxo
