Angels among us

Today was Drew's last day of school for the year...till next week when he starts the summer program. He is classified as SXI, or severly multiply impaired so he goes during the summer too. He has a the rest of this week off, then goes for a week, then has 2 weeks off. He also has two weeks off in August. We thank God for the dedicated teachers and para's, and support staff that take care of our kids and teach them academics, life skills, creativity, and have fun!

I gotta give a huge shout-out to Dottie...the world's best bus driver. Ever. We have been blessed with great bus drivers since we started (and I have heard horror stories!), but Dottie has a loving soul and gentle spirit. She truly loves what she does, and it shows. She will not hesitate to clean the kids' faces, wipe their noses, indulge their unique personalities. She makes the ride fun for the kids...at Christmas, there is the Christmas music, the jingle bell bracelets for everyone, the thoughtful gifts. She told me once "I can't believe I get paid for this job"...and I believe she really feels that!

She is an Angel. She marks every holiday with thoughtful gifts, and now that it is the end of the year, this is what I found in Drew's bag. I know there was a similar award in each of the kids' bags...cuz that is Dottie.

The 'Piano Man' reference is cuz we tape Drew's keyboard to his tray so he can jam as he feels the urge. The 'excellence in bus riding' is pure Dottie. :)

We are so blessed. We hope you all have a great summer! Check back for baseball pics...we missed tonight's game cuz Boogie is still under the weather and actually took a nap! He needed it!

Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT SUSIE! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!