Predictions & flexibility
James was given an assignment in his English class on Friday that at first seemed normal - record what you do over the weekend on a...
Six days into virtual learning - lessons learned
We are now a week and one day into virtual learning for the 2020 - 2021 school year. Last week, James sat on the couch for most of the...
School challenges - showing what he knows?
We have finished five weeks of school. We had a six-week review of how things are going this past Monday. Yes, doing the math, that was...
A Reflection on Autism
Over the past few months I have been reflecting on just how far James has progressed. Nine years ago today, on June 14, 2010, James was...
Wildfires, Rattlesnakes, & We are sleeping where?
This is back from August 24, 2018. We left Idaho early in the morning and headed for Salt Lake City to get the fridge in the RV fixed....
Beware of Bears, Bison, & Old Faithful
We woke up about 30 miles from the entrance to Yellowstone, in a campground with a western theme and saloon. The sun was just rising over...
Crazy Horse Memorial and Wyoming
Getting functioning really early in the morning has proven more difficult as the trip progresses. But the delay in leaving Tuesday proved...
Mt. Rushmore
Yesterday morning we woke up to 39 degree temps outside. and everyone chose to stay under the covers later than normal. A lazy morning...
Pipestone and Dignity
We started the day at Pipestone National Monument as the ranger was raising the flag and opened the park for the day. A pipe carver...
A day of Travel
As I reflect back on our trip so far, I must admit this is the way to travel, especially with a child with autism. He was able to get...
