Half and Half and Half for Nolen

 In New Mexico, turning 15 and a half is a big deal.  You get your drivers license and can drive alone! I made sure Stephen and I were home to celebrate with Nolen.  We went to the DMV after school and waited for Nolen to get his license. We also took the time to get Edward's real license.  Afterward, we went to menchies for dessert.  

I love my sweet Nolen.  He has done so well in school.  He is so kind and very respectful.  He is easy going and is always up for a good time.  I do have to push him to get out the door but he will always go if I try.  He has worked hard on his roblox game and has made a fair amount of money this year.  He has been trying to make a new game and hopes it goes viral like his other game, RNG arena.  I adore him.  

 

Happy Golden Birthday, Nolen!

 Happy birthday, Nolen!  This week, Nolen started drivers ed.  It has been pretty painful because it is 4:00-7:00 every night.  Nolen gets out of school at 3:40 then has to drive straight over to class.  He has complained every day, but this will be the best birthday gift.  His freedom behind the wheel will be a huge treat.  I have prayed long and hard about Nolen being able to drive.  When he was diagnosed with autism, I worried that he wouldn't be able to drive or have many of the normal experiences that most people experience.  

Nolen is truly kind.  He loves so deeply.  He has been getting more and more into the bible and has found a new sense of purpose in allowing Jesus in to his life.  He has been very successful at creating roblox games for other kids.  He has made more than $3000 this year.  It is pretty amazing.  I am extremely proud of his hard work.  He also started school at Early College Academy.  It was a rocky start but he has finally got his legs underneath him.  He is doing really well and has made friends.  

Today, we just went and got his permit and then got menchies frozen yogurt. Nolen wanted to eat at Panera Bread so we all met there for dinner and enjoyed yummy food.  It was a nice and quiet birthday.  I love this sweet boy of mine.  I am so lucky to be his mom. 

 

No more Braces! and Mom's birthday

 Nolen got his braces off today!!!  He is so happy!  His teeth look amazing!!  I am so happy with how they turned out.  

 To celebrate my Mom's birthday, we went to get ice cream with  the family.  I miss her every single day.

 

Back to school for Nolen

 After six years of home school, it is now time for Nolen to return.  He has been home with me every day for so long.  I literally do not know what to do with out him.  We have done so much together.  I adore this sweet little boy.  He melts my heart.  After a lot of discussion, we decided to send Nolen to High school.  It will be a huge adjustment but I know he will become the man he needs to become because of this choice.  May he meet new friends and have some fun life long experiences.

 

14.5 For Nolen

 My sweet Nolen celebrated his half birthday today!  We went and got frozen yogurt at menchies.  I haven't missed a photo of the boys on their half birthday's yet, but it is getting harder and harder to remember.  Nolen is so sweet.  I love him.  He has been making games on Roblox and making a decent amount of money.  He walks the neighbors dog every other day and has made a small chunk of change.  He has more money than I did at 14.  I signed him up for school this fall and it seems to have caused him a great amount of stress.  I am hoping he will make some friends and get outside of his comfort zone.  

I love this sweet boy of mine.  

 

A week with Bunny

 Craig and Blair headed out to California this week to go to Disneyland with their friends.  So we were tasked with watching Bunny for the week.  It was so fun to have a puppy in the house again.  We were quickly reminded that puppies need to go outside to pee a lot and they need a lot of playing time.  

Nolen was hired by our neighbor Robyn to walk her dogs while she recovers from knee surgery.  Nolen has had to be responsible and head over to her house every day at 9:00 AM.  She has been over paying him but he is loving it! $10 dollars a walk!!