December 26, 2005
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Merry Christmas everyone!
...and goodbye Christmas. It was nice. Thank you to all who showered us with gifts. This year we didn't spend a whole bunch on presents for people (our kids included) 'cause we're moving and stuff. It was awesome to still have some presents for Nathaniel & Noah from our friends and family. Thanks to all!! It was very special. We feel very blessed to have all of you in our life!
Pray for us as we move this weekend to our apartment in West Covina. Also, I have a job interview on Jan 5th for a job I'd love to have. Thanks for all your prayers and support!
Hmm...highlights:
1)
Mike got me a Napoleon Dynamite action figure, and on the wrapping it said:
To: Daniel
From: None of your business, GOSH!
Now, Mike's never seen Napoleon, and seems to be an anti-Napoleon-ite. But secretly he wants to see it, I know it...2)
We got Nathaniel a bike and he was trying to ride it outside, but apparently we put the training wheels on too high so he was just pedaling furiously without going anywhere 'cause the back wheel of the bike wasn't even touching the ground. We laughed HARD about that one. It was WAY funny....3)
Watching the SNL clip in church today. I mean, when does THAT happen? Sweet.4)
All the giftcards and cash from everyone. Way cool. You guys are the best! I've been cherishing my giftcards and appreciate them. Yay for cool presents!
Thanks again!5)
Two Carmel Macchiatos. One upon arrival to the OC, and one on the way home from the OC. Thank you Starbucks for being open 'til 9PM even on Christmas!6)
Seeing Noah begin to connect more with us and communicate more. He has been repeating and mimicking more lately with us. Saying more words and having more eye contact. If you know anything about Autism, you know that's huge...YUGE!
It has been a joy to watch, truly. I tried to imaging what Noah might be like at this age if he hadn't had autism. He'd be talking and playing with his brother and...man, just thinking about it drives me to tears sometimes! I so much want Noah to have a great life, and with that desire comes the urgency to get him into a program in LA that will help his development process. I can't wait to get him some help and into the right program. I love him so much!Merry Christmas!
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Hey, if you need a hand with anything, give me a call. I'm housesitting in West Covina, so I'm even closer than I would be normally. You still have my number, right?
AMEN about the progress with Noah!
Mike (since I know you'll be reading this and I'm too lazy to go to your blog), I understand your Napoleon pain. I, too, did not see Napoleon until late in the game. And by the time I saw it, I had heard the lines and seen the t-shirts and been thoroughly annoyed by all the Napoleon in the air. And the first time I saw the movie, I watched it with 3 people who had seen it over and over, so they kept saying the funny lines like 2 seconds before they happened. Not cool. So watch it once by yourself, and then watch it again with friends, and if you STILL don't like it... well, then you're weird.
Yay for the Semsen's moving soon! Dan, what time is your interview? Oh, and I heard one of the guys (Adam, whom I used to work with at the culinary school in Pasadena) is addicted to Lost. So if you can work that into the interview, you're set.
Ok, how old were you guys in that picture...like 15, maybe 16...too funny! It's very cute, but wow you guys look REALLY young!!
Everyone knows gift cards are the best....GOSH!!
I am starting to get a bit sad about your move but when you talk of the programs for Noah I get excited again! He is such a sweet little boy, (as is Nathaniel) and deserves every step up he can possible get!! I think back on stories of those with autism, 'bout 10 years ago, and how doctors did not know a whole lot of what to do and how there were very few programs around. Now God has blessed you both with the opportunity to care for Noah and experience both the joys and heartache that comes with such a task in this day and age. I see the Lord has much confidence in you both by giving you this wonderful privilege of raising Noah. Please keep us all updated on your journey!
Oh, and SNL at church was one of my highlights as well....too FUNNY!!
You don't know me, but I know Mike J. I think he secretly LOVES Napoleon Dynamite. Also, I'm praying for you and Christy and your kids. I know a family here in NY with an autistic child and the love they have for him is unbelieveable. God Bless!
that's the best pic ever. besides mine, of course.
hey, I need your new address. STAT!
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