Is Kindergarten really over????

Brooklyn had such an amazing kindergarten teacher - she is really going to miss Ms. Weber next year! Here is one with Brooklyn and her classmates :)

and one a little closer up and better lighting :)

It still does not seem possible that kindergarten is over - my little girl is growing up!

I do have to admit that tonight was tough. I know most times I am SUPER ULTRA positive on this blog. Yes - Brooklyn has had a GREAT year and I think everyone on her team is really starting to "get" her and Rett Syndrome. She was included into a general ed kindergarten and made some AMAZING little friends this year.

However, tonight was TOUGH! I found myself fighting back tears throughout the entire program. It was just one of those nights where I wanted Brooklyn to be one of the "other kids" out of her chair....jumping around...yelling out the songs off key in her loudest voice possible. Don't get me wrong - she was ALL SMILES and she LOVES her classmates and had a great time tonight. It was me that was having the trouble. It was just one of "those events" that come along that sneak up on me like a slap in the face and makes my heart sad.

I am so proud of her and am thankful for the friends she has made and am thankful for the parents of those friends that have raised their kiddos to be loving, accepting, sweet kids - such blessings to Brooklyn AND to me!

Jackson

Jackson is hanging out with us today - Brooklyn helped him save the princess on his new DS game before school this morning :) Yep, she LOVES her cousin!

Birthday pictures

Her cousins sure do LOVE her!!

Check out all of Brookie's gifts - she was ALL smiles. It helped that Jackson and Jordan LOVED her presents too - she laughed knowing they were ALL HERS!!!

One of her favorites for lunch - Pizza Hut pizza

which goes perfectly served on DORA plates :)

It just did not seem right putting a SIX on there this year!

Cup cakes with gum balls on them for the boys!
I think she was laughing at our BAD singing during her Happy Birthday song!

Are you really SIX?!?!

I can't believe that is has been six years since my life was blessed with one of the most amazing gifts I have ever been given! Brooklyn Ashleigh Butler - you touch my life in so many ways and inspire so many people. I hope you have an AMAZING birthday - you are truly and angel!!! Here is one from the day she was born......my little girl is growing up!

Mother's Day 2011

Yesterday was Mother's Day and I had an AMAZING Day! We went to church, then out to lunch, had a nap, and then went for our first boat ride of the year with Kristin, Josh. and Grammy & Pappy. It was a beautiful day to say the least. Brooklyn and her cousin Jackson are the best of buddies!

We took some time to get a couple of photos outside too, I just can't believe how big Brooklyn is getting!!

Brooklyn and Grammy had a GREAT time on the boat!

My mom LOVES hanging with the kiddos! What not to love really?!

I know Mother's day is the ONE day I take the time to let my mom know how thankful I am that she is in my life - truth is - she should be told daily! My mom ROCKS! It is such a blessing to have her in our life each day. Brooklyn, Boston, and I ALL benefit so much from her love and encouragement! I love you mom!