Summer is here!

This school year has flown by. There were lots of tough times this year but a year full of growth and progress. Monday was Matthew's last day with Kelly (on the left). She has been his social skills teacher for 2 years and his shadow for over a year. She has been amazing with unending patience and perseverance and he has learned so much from her. She is moving up north and I am so sad I cry every time I think about it. Kelly-I hope you know the impact you have had on my son and my family. We love you and are grateful every day that you came into our lives....for Matthew and for us.

Tuesday was the last day of this school year for Moulton (School District). It has been a year of much learning and changing there too. Matthew had wonderful teachers. We decided that another year of pre-k would be highly beneficial. Though academically he would do fine in kindergarten we felt that socially he needs another year so he will be in his same class next year. It is great because he can have the same teachers (he loves them) and have many of the same kids as well. Then when he goes to kindergarten he will move on with the kids he is in class with next year.

Thank you Mrs. G and Miss Mansi!

The kids had a fun last day party. Matthew even wore some face paint (that was a first!)

My adorable little man!
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To celebrate the end of a good year we surprised Matthew with a trip to Disneyland.

Miss Melanie surprised us with a visit there and rode a few rides too.

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What a year. Lots of really rough days and lots of tears (Matthew and me)......but lots of wonderful moments too! We love you so much little fellow and are proud of you.