BIRTHDAY 2014

 AJ"S 16th Birthday Party 2014 Above: our tree thanks to Heidi & Tom.

 My sister helping me.

 AJ's buddy Alin even came via the computer. Technology rocks!

THIS IS WHAT 16 LOOKS LIKE! WOOT! WOOT!

We have had many changes at our house. The biggest currently is Mike and AJ are collaborating on some artwork. See https://www.google.com/#q=broadway+gallery+longview+wa August 2014
Also see http://www.flickr.com/photos/patnode-rainbowman/ for current works.
AJ has been taking full advantage of the summer schedule and sleeps in very late into the day. He adores music and lets us know when he wants a change by vocal noises. Cold Play, Talk Talk, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and what ever else seems to grab his attention.
We have two cats, two dogs and a hamster. They bring instant joy with their unconditional love.
We also have switched things up and are homeschooling the girls. When we look at our approach to life with AJ, we already have been homeschooling him so it didn't seem like a big leap. AJ does have public school that he participates from home with for 2 hours a day during the school year. This works well for all of us.
When my children were born I have always said that they would be my greatest/toughest teachers. What a beautiful thing.

Thank you for checking out AJ's adventures. We hope you like the art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR7m8QFcmRM