HEAL walk

This year we decided to participate in the HEAL walk at the Zoo.  This organization is devoted to healing every autistic life and the zoo walk is meant as a day at the zoo for those families affected by autism to have a relaxed day free from judgement of others.  It is a great cause and we had a lot of fun.  The kids are so curious now and really enjoy the animals.  They ask questions and are interested enough to just sit and watch the animals go about their business.

facepainting

 

bounce houses with "BIG slides!"

NFL players including Tony Pashos from the Cleveland Browns

We ventured into the new dinosaur exhibit.  Jack's new obsession is with dinosaurs, but he kind of has a love/hate thing going on.  He loves to look at them on the page and play with them when they are toy size.  He hates it when they are big, look like they are real and about to eat him. 

I mean really great robotic effects!

"Dinosaur Dino" was not his favorite anymore after I tried to pose for a picture with him.

 

Our two little monkeys had so much fun that day at the zoo, and I hope that the hundreds of other families did as well.  It is such a blessing to have children that can communicate with me, willingly give me hugs and kisses and make friends easily.  I never want to take a single day for granted.  The families that are affected by autism struggle each day looking for a signal that it is okay to enter that child's world.  I have tremendous respect for the parents of children with autism and their relentless journey to seek hugs and kisses from their children.