Tabitha

And baby makes five.  I've been watching our family shift and hearts
expand this week to make room for our newest little.  It's sometimes
bittersweet. To see how Daddy is now bedtime partner for middle, who
used to be youngest.  When he was youngest only Mom would do.  But,
I've seen this transfer before, and it's all good, as we evolve and
change... and bittersweet also is how FAST it goes, when a week see
such change in a life, but a reminder to be aware of that, and to
notice the moments, whether they be bitter, sweet or a bit of both.

Kelly

Frankie and Cooper harnessed up and braved Wildplay, a ropes and zip line course. They had stuff to work through at various points, which was inspiring to watch. Even better, were the many friends, of many ages, offering support, encouragement and kindness. Very,very cool.

Helen

(photo by Margaretha)

This our boy stretching...

His physical limits,

His social limits.

He rocked it.

And the community quietly supporting him, his sister ... all of us... just amazing.

Rachel

 

Max and Otto have always seen the world as their canvas: they have decorated the walls in the house, they've painted the basement in polka dots, they've covered our car windows in stickers, they have chalked the entire neighborhood. This week marked the first day warm enough to wear t-shirts, which also meant it was time to bring out the sidewalk chalk and get to work. And when they realized our standard poodle Lilli was a beautiful blank canvas, they decided to decorate her too.

Shannon

He asked again and again "when can I get my eyes checked," which is how we knew it was important to him. So we went and it required a new sort of bravery for him. He had to take to strangers, which he usually avoids at all costs and do brand new tasks under someone else's direction. He did it all with a growing sort of courage. And when the moment came that would forever change him he looked to us and said "I was hoping I needed glasses, that's why I brought along my lucky button. It worked!"