What We Did On Our Spring Vacation

We're probably the only folks out there who are glad that spring break is over! Elliot really misses school when it's not in session (which, luckily for us, is only for a couple of weeks of the year!), and it was a long week coming through the gluten withdrawal. Elliot is now back to his usual, spunky self, and we hope to have positive changes to report in the weeks to come. Here is the happy boy himself.


We also started Methyl-B12 injections last night. Mama made a quick jab at Elliot's tushie while he and Papa were wrestling before bedtime, and he barely noticed the little poke (which he'll get once every three days). We'll let everyone know how things go now that we've added the last of our new treatments to Elliot's routine. His regimen now includes the GFCF diet (we've also eliminated all food dyes), digestive enzymes, B12 injections, and supplements of zinc and vitamin D.

Little miss Imogen is also a happy camper. Still no teeth to report, though! Here she is looking cute as a button, hamming for the camera.


Also this week we had some light snow showers and hail, which is very unusual for Portland this late in March. Apparently the last accumulated snowfall on record this late in the season was a storm in early March of 1951. The little snow flurries were very pretty, but darn it, we want to see that sun! We occupied ourselves with indoor pursuits, such as Elliot playing dress up and acting out Blues Clues.



And Papa tickling Imogen...



I'd also like to let folks know about the upcoming auction at Elliot's school, School of Autism. April is national Autism Awareness Month, and the school is hoping to top last year's successful auction to raise money for the school. Money raised is going to the renovation and addition of an extra 1100 square feet to the school (which will add grades 1-2 in the fall), as well as supplies, therapy equipment, and computers. We're thrilled that Bubba Joe and P. will be coming to town and joining us at the auction dinner, and I'd personally like to thank several of our friends who donated items for the auction, including:

Kevia Jeffrey-West, who donated a gorgeous pair of earrings.
John Cosgrove, who donated a beautiful vintage rhinestone bracelet.
Kate Wadnizak, who donated a handmade skirt.
Christopher Yarrow, who Nancy currently works for, who donated a handmade hemp dragon from Thailand.
And my dad, who donated 3 first edition books from the collection of his business, Eagle River Books (time to get a website, Dad!).

Thanks so much for everyone's support! Here's to March going out like a lamb and to an April with not too many showers!