Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy Halloween!

Halloween was full of all kinds of celebrations this year. We had a parade and party at school. Then on Saturday I went to D'Shaya's and Alana's birthday parties. And then trick or treating. After trick or treating I helped hand out candy at my house. I LOVED seeing everyone in their costumes and didn't want it to end!

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Emma Eberhart: A story of acceptance and sportsmanship

I love my Lady Legends teammates! They all deserve to be Little Athletes of the Week! And thanks to Jordan Mason for doing such a great job telling my story in such a positive, uplifting way!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Using First/Then Concept

First/then is something I hear alot of...good thing cause it usually means I get to do something I really like!

Monday, June 14, 2010

Pain or Something Else

My leg continues to bother me after years and years and years. Tomorrow I go see another orthopedic doctor at The Children's Hospital. He is going to decide if I should have my knee scoped since none of the other tests have shown anything.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Lady Legends T-Ball Season Opener

Tonight was my t-ball debut with my Lady Legends teammates. It was tons of fun! I didn't run the bases though since my legs were hurting because I was in the car for four hours earlier in the day for my doctor's appointment at The Children's Hospital. Next week I hope my leg is better and then we'll see how fast I can run! My teammates, especially Sammy, are really supportive and encouraging. She and I got to be team captains tonight! Sammy was my pitch runner since my legs were hurting. Hitting is definatly the strength of my game. I got a hit all three times I was up to bat! I am holding onto the bat with both hands all by myself. Mom made sure I didn't swing though until Sammy was in place to run. The other teams we play against are mostly boys but who cares...we are the Lady Legends! And what's really cool...found out tonight that I get to play against Kyle, one of my friends who uses a talker just like me!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Play Day

I had a great time with my classmates. Getting wet was the best part of all!

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Catching Up

Wow...where did the year go? I have been so busy being a kindergartner and playing with my friends, I have not had a chance to do much blogging. Mom's been keeping everyone updated on Facebook but I thought I better add some of my big event to my blog...not necessarily in the order in which they occured! As you will see, my journey continues to be full of joy!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Learning to Read with My Own Books

I'm learning site words in kindergarten which means I'm learning to read. Mom has made me alot of books with symbols on the pages so I can read. Each of my books has its own special page on my Dynavox so it makes reading easier.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Check Out My New Word!

I've been working really hard in Speech Therapy with Miss Valerie - who by the way is AWESOME! My new word is UP! It is a huge thing that I have learned because it marks the first time I have been able to string two sounds together to make a word! Today while playing on my swing set there were alot of times to practice my new word because I love going up and also having Bob, my dog, go up with me! So here it is...

Monday, March 1, 2010

And Site Word Bingo

I like playing best when Mom AND Dad play! I always have a symbol with my site word...that way I can find it easily on my Dynavox. Sometimes I need a little help finding it on my Dynavox. And then other times, if I get it wrong the first time...I hear my Dynavox say it and then I try again without anyone even telling me to! I think I agree with my Mom that alot of the times my "motor planning" makes me just miss what I meant to push and end up pushing the button beside it. Good thing I'm a good listener so I can redo it! Maybe someday I will write you a poem!

Bingo Queen

So I told you how much I love playing the game Zingo which then got Mom thinking! She made me Shapes Bingo, Site Word Bingo and Color Bingo! You can check out my video of me playing Shape Bingo. I've gotten really good at matching shapes so now I'm working on being able to find them without matching and also naming them with my Dynavox.

Candyland Game

I've really gotten into playing games. It all started just before Christmas time when I got the game Zingo. Then Santa brought me the Candyland Castle game which I love! I gotta teach Mom not to be so competitive that she doesn't share the shapes if she doesn't need them!