Spot light.

Tanner was so excited to be the star student this week. We got to make a poster and I get to come in and read Tanner's favorite picture book. Rob being the graphic designer did a great job helping out on this.

Tanner's first day of school.

My oldest son Tanner went to his first day of Kindergarten. I wanted to get there early so I could take some pictures, but I didn't time is right. Rob met us there more for me not for Tanner. I think I was about 3-5 min late but other kids were the same way. Tanner quickly hung his bag up and said goodbye. I had to sneak back inside to take one more picture, before he nicely but firmly said "mom I already said goodbye to you"
I think I was half way out the room and I heard Tanner said" MOM MOM I love you" my heart melted. I told him I loved him too and be good at school. I didn't have any time to cry because I had to get Emma home. she was already asleep in the stroller Rob took McKenna.
When I went to pick Tanner up I got to go alone Emma and McKenna were taking there naps. I had my In laws watch them.
I asked Tanner what does he like about school?
(Tanner ) "riding his bike to school."
(Mom) " OK then what do you like after the bike ride?"
(Tanner) "um I like the bell sound "
(Mom) " did you like anything that your teacher did ?"
(Tanner) " o ya she said that she is going to help me read better,and for me to bring more bugs."
I had Tanner bring a snail because it's bug week.

Tanner getting out of school.

This is the picture that I had to sneak in and take.

We get to ride our bikes to school.
Tanner's favorite part of school.

So the first day of school I didn't cry but that didn't stop me on the second. Poor McKenna she thought I had a owie. She gave me a band aid when we got home what a cutie!

Tanner testing.

(Tanner being tested)

So as a mother I have been stressing out about Tanner going to Kindergarten True he has been receiving schooling since he has been 2 years old, and before that we had teachers in our house at the age of 1 1/2 years.
As I sat in the corner of the class room wanting to help Tanner with all the question. At the end of the test the teacher pulled me aside and said "If it wasn't for Tanner speech delay they would put him into 1st grade" He knows how to read ,write, spell, add, and subtract. I was shocked the last few weeks I have been pushing him to remember everything that he was taught. So I feel that I need to give a big thanks to DDI Advantage, Miss Melody at Stansbury Park Elementary and to Challenger school. Thank you for teaching my son and giving me the tools to teach him. I can breath allot easier now, Thank you, Thank you.
I can remember when we first found out from Doctors that Tanner had Autism. They told me not to expect anything grand from him. I can remember crying and think why me. Yes I played the pity card .When I told my friend I will never forget the response she gave me "Rachel why are you crying he is still your son, at lest you know and now you can help him!" That was the turning point for me. I was now bound and determined to get help. With much pray and asking I found things to help Tanner. I am so thankful that my prays were answered.

Tanner's Birthday!

Tanner is five this year and looking back here are some things I have notice.
Tanner right now loves Lighing McQueen, Thomas the train, and his Green bear. Tanner is a loving big brother and always wants to help. Tanner is starting to read, add and subtract. He loves play outside with dad and when he grows up he would like to be Lighing McQueen.
His favorite colors are green and blue and favorite books are " I love it when you smile" and any of the "Froggy series".
Tanner enjoys ALL sports Happy Birthday Tanner I love you tons.

Tanner's 1st day at Challenager

Tanner is now going to Challenger School. We wanted to make sure Tanner was prepared as possible for kindergarten. He goes 5 days in the morning and loves it.

Tanner (Tan Man)

Bake, bake, bake, we love to bake. For those inside days we bake. This is my son Tanner, he is 4 years old, a big brother to his two sisters. Tanner has Pervasive Disability Disorder or (PDD). PDD is a form of autism. We found out he had PDD when he was two years old. He has been getting free help, yes free help from our local school, hospital and other organizations in our area. Also, in the state of Utah you can get free help for any of your children who have any developmental delays. I talked with my primary care physician and he can directed me where I could find many of these free services. Tanner has a speech delay. On this day when we made cookies, we helped Tanner develop his speech by saying "Hello" and "Goodbye" to every ingredient.