Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

Over the past couple of weeks I have NOT become hooked on facebook and blogging. Nope, not me. I do not stay up late at night playing facebook games, writing blog posts or reading other peoples blog posts. I have way too many more important things to do than that.

During this summer vacation I have NOT spent too much time working on school work instead of reading a good book. Nope, not me.

I did not get a bit upset when dropping Keaton off at speech today to find that he not only had a new clinician but also a new supervisor. Nope, not me. I did not get frustrated with his behavior and call the doctor to see if there were any open appointment times sooner than the one we had scheduled. Nope, not me. Nor did I grab him out of his speech session early and race like a mad women to the doctor's office. Nope, not me. I'm way to easy going and laid back to be bothered by a little hyperactivity to do any such thing.

Happy Not Me Monday!!

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A Regular Guy

I just finished reading an awesome book(memoir) about a child with autism who just wanted to be a "regular guy". Great book. I highly recommend it to family with autism or to anyone who just wants to learn more. Check it out at the link below. You can hear a portion of it read by the author.
http://www.laurashumaker.com/
A quick read with much insight.

The Fourth of July

This year we celebrated the Fourth of July with a small trip to Cincinnati with some of Rob's family. (The trip was Rob's brothers idea but we added our own touch to it.) We visited the Newport Aquarium on Friday night, had dinner at Jax Grill and then briefly visited the Game Works Arcade. We had a great time at the aquarium. Rob and Keaton both loved the sharks.

On Saturday, July 4th, we got up and headed over to the Great American Ballpark for the Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals game. (The first MLB game for Connor and Keaton.) The weather was a bit rainy to say the least. Thankfully it wasn't stormy and our seats were covered. We were able to watch the game without getting drenched like many of the other fans.

It was Bruce Bobblehead day at the Great American Ballpark. We each got to bring home our very on Jay Bruce bobblehead. Bruce displayed excellent defense from his right field position during the game. Here is a picture of Connor showing off his new Reds cap and his bobblehead.

Although I didn't sleep too well (Connor and Keaton were too excited to calm down quickly at the hotel and Keaton got up way before daylight) we still had a good time.

What a Swimmer!!

UPDATED-July 5, 2009

Thursday night Connor participated in his second swim team meet at Franklin Country Club. That night he brought home three 1st place ribbons and two third place ribbons. He is doing so well. Each time he swims the length of the pool I can see how much better he has gotten this summer. He continues to improve with each stroke. During this meet he competed in his first IM (individual medley-100 meters, 25 breast stroke, 25 butterfly, 25 backstroke, and 25 free style---not sure about the order. I'd ask Connor but he is asleep.) He received third place for the IM. Not to bad for his first time if you ask me. He recieved one of his 1st place ribbons in the 25 backstroke which is his least favorite.

We are so very proud of Connor!!