It's 8:00PM on November 3, 2008 and Sam (7 yrs old) was getting into bed when he asked for me to tell him a story about New York City. I proceeded to tell him about the Broadway Musical "Legally Blond" that we saw a few weeks ago. As I described the set, the theatre, the weather during our walk from Times Square, and finally the plot of the musical he asked, "How do we fall in love?"

Attitude changes everything. Glass half full. Glass half empty.
Today was Family Chapel day at Luke's (3 yrs old) school. Parents can join in during the Wednesday Chapel Service, listen to the Bible story, and sing a few songs. Luke absolutely loves having our complete attention. He looks back over his shoulder or comes and sits with us on the floor. His smile brightens every inch of the room. He's in God's house, Mommy & Daddy are near, and we're enjoying time together with his friends.

Angie and I spent last week in New York City. This was a much needed break from the madness of start-up life and the daily adventures of a family living with autism. We have been married for twelve and a half years. A good portion of the first five years was spent traveling to some very fun places. When you have a child with autism, travel often just flies out the window like the rest of your "planned life." Depending on circumstances, everything you knew prior to autism may seem like it vanishes into thin air.

AutismSpot is celebrating it's one year anniversary this month and we are excited to share some really great news with you. We love AutismSpot as much as you do. We are so glad to be sharing in this community with you. Every day is a new adventure.

Ike is visiting Texas right now. We have family throughout Houston and it is pretty bad from the reports they have been sharing with us. Most of the family has been without power for a day now and there doesn't seem to be hope that it will be back on for days. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you who are directly in the path of Ike and for everyone who has family they are concerned about.

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