Where have I been?

So as I am sure you have noticed, there is a big empty gap between when I posted in July until now.  It has been an extremely busy, amazing, challenging, whirlwind of a year.  We decided to move and sell our house at the end of July 2015.  As if we needed another challenge, right!?!?  We found a house literally around the block that we loved and so the next few months were a blur of cleaning, packing, negotiations, contractors, and chaos.  We moved the day after Thomas started Kindergarten.  Nothing like two huge changes (full day school and a move) for an anxious kid to deal with.  I have to say though, Thomas was a rock star.  Both the boys adapted so well and quickly.  I was so worried about how Thomas would handle kindergarten, but he did so well and ended up having a truly amazing year!  He has made so many new friends, had a great Halloween, participated in the school Christmas concert and church play.  (Didn't sing or speak, but got up there!)  Did the talent show with his class- WHAT!?!?!  That was a little tricky, but we gave him a prop- notice big pink heart and he did great.  He was one of the best t-ball players on his team this year and did fairly well with field day too.  There were some struggles, but overall, so much growth this year!  He will have an IEP for the upcoming year, but it will be much less detailed.  The child study team and I discussed the possibility of being able to phase it out half way through the year.  Again amazing progress.  I wish I could go into detail about everything that happened this year, but I want to have time to really continue this blog and keep updating on the current progress, so here are some pics to show the progress he made this year.

Confidently starting 1st day of kindergarten!

The Hulk in the school Halloween parade

Getting on stage in front of a crowd of over 100 people for the school talent show (holding the big heart)

One of the best t-ball players on his team this year

Holding the flag for the pledge in the kindergarten graduation ceremony.  Everyone had a speaking part, but since he was not comfortable speaking, the teacher and I worked to give him a special job.  He choose holding the flag to start off the show and for the pledge.