The Summer of Noah...

So we are back to the grind... summer is over, school has started, and we are hoping that the feel of fall will be here soon, (vs the 108' that we endured today)! We had a wonderful summer filled with laughter, fun and sun - minus the typical therapy, must do's and "you're child won't survive unless you..." moments... needless to say, it was a break that was truly deserved by all! I really wanted Noah to have a typical 5 year old summer... one filled with sleeping late, lots of swimming and playing at parks, beaches and children's museums. And that is exactly what we experienced this summer! :) Noah's days were spent either in the pool, at the Phoenix Children's Museum, or at the beach in La Jolla. And... even though we didn't meet with the "educated therapist" daily, my little man grew like a weed!!! He matured soooo much this summer, it was probably one of the most dramatic changes is such a short period of time since he was an infant. Noah loved to play with his toys; both independently and with friends...

He also became very confident with his gross motor skills this summer. He can walk up and down stairs with ease, properly play on the equipment on a playground and climb up and down any apparatus that may be with his 5 year old reach...

As the summer came to an end, it was time for us to get back into the grind of going to school every day, with this year attending a full day... (we decided to have N repeat another year of P-K, attending full time, to ensure that he is ready for kindergarten next year). Noah LOVES school and is sooo very excited to drive into the campus daily! He works very hard and is impressing all those around him with his love, his giving attitude and his tenacity to learn and master whatever is being taught to him. His focus and determination is so apparent in this photo that I just had to share...

This is going to be such a monumental year for our little man, I can't wait to see all the fantastic changes and lessons that He will be teaching Me!!! xo to all!