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March 12, 2013

Simon’s Chart

Two weeks ago Chris initiated the creation of a new chart for Simon. I'm pretty sure the catalyst was a conversation we had while sitting in the driveway after visiting a middle school for Simon (that whole process is another story ...

February 25, 2013

A Year With George Washington Edwards

About this time last year we adopted a one-year-old cat from our local Humane Society (you can read that story here). George has been the most awesome addition to our family. We had hoped for a cat that ...

January 22, 2013

And Now He’s Eleven.

When asked what he wanted to do for his birthday he said, "Dinner and a movie." When asked what he wanted for his birthday he said, "I don't know. I think I have everything I need."...

January 9, 2013

Simon | Things You Have Taught Us

Today I'm sharing a little project Katie initiated. We invited a few important people in Simon's life to share what they've learned from him. Documenting the stuff that matters. This is it. From Mom: Simon you have taught me to celebrate and find ...

September 25, 2012

The 5th Grade

Dear Simon, Here's a few things about 5th grade (and what's been happening the first few weeks so far): 1. You have a binder (notebook) that you bring home each day. I love it because it reminds me of being in school ...

July 20, 2012

Ring That Bell

Simon At Gymnastics from Ali Edwards on Vimeo. Today I want to share a success. Because I love celebrating Simon. Back in May Simon started attending a weekly ...

May 4, 2012

I Love This Kid

There is nothing better than finding something he likes and enjoys and wants to do again. Last night, at the recommendation of his developmental pediatrician, we tried a gymnastics class at the National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics. Turns out they ...

March 21, 2012

You Better Believe

The other night Simon asked me for a pen and some paper. This is what he drew. Not tracing. Looking at a picture and then drawing it. You better believe there was a whole ...

March 15, 2012

Simon’s First Stop-Motion Video

Simon Edwards | Obi-wan vs. Anakin from Ali Edwards on Vimeo. Last week while I attended his IEP meeting Simon got to hang out with his friend Ben. Ben ...

March 12, 2012

Simon + Katie + The X-ray

Last week Simon got to be Katie's patient in one of her college classes. She's studying to be a Dental Assistant and asked me if he could be her patient for some x-rays. I asked Simon if he would be willing ...

January 24, 2012

9 Cool Things About Simon’s Birthday Party

COOL THING #1 | This photo. Katie snapped it during the craziness of the birthday party, after the kids had finished the treasure hunt (the glasses were some of the prizes). I'm thankful that ...

January 23, 2012

Ten Years Of Simon

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