Celebrating all of Montana's Autistic Children!

The Cake

Up on the big screens...a thank you to all of the Legislators that supported Brandon's Bill becoming LAW!!!

Senator Kim Gillan...the Sponsor of SB234...Brandon's Bill...

is ready to celebrate with a little wine.

People start to arrive for the CELEBRATION!

More Brandon's Law Celebrating

People visiting before the program begins.

(the lady on the right...in the blue jeans, white shoes and grey striped sweater is Kannin's Pre-School Teacher...Amy Berry-Welch. When I showed Kannin this picture...he immediately pointed out his "TEESHER")

Everyone visiting and enjoying the food.

Laura Simonson addresses the crowd thanking everyone for their support making Brandon's Bill become Brandon's Law! Laura is Brandon's mommy and an amazing person! We all thank her for her hard work and dedication!!!

Laura presenting Senator Kim Gillan a scrapbook which included all of the newpaper clippings having to do with the bill's journey to the Governor's desk, pictures of trips to Helena and submitted pages from the families personally thanking Kim on their children's behalves. Kim was so dedicated to the passing of this Bill...We can not thank her enough!

Kim checking out the contents of the scrapbook gift.

T-Ball Snacks

On top of all the things happening in our busy week...we had to bring snacks Friday night for Ryder's T-Ball team. We had made SO SO SO many Ice Cream Cone Cookies...why not make more cookies. We did baseballs and Ryder was so proud of them!

It's Party Time!

Our baby...Kannin Dashall...turned 4 on Tuesday May 12. We had a party for him on Saturday May 16th. It was an Ice Cream Themed party. I had alot of fun finding things to go with the theme. Ice Cream is probably one of Kannin's favorite things in the world...next to his mommy of course!!! We had 15 adults and 19 kids!...and we all survived!!!

(Any of the pictures on my blog can be clicked on to enlarge the view)

The party was in the garage, driveway, frontyard and backyard. This banner was in the garage...notice all the goody bags for the kids with Ice Cream Cones on them!

The balloons were held down with EMPTY Ice Cream Buckets/Containers. People were so concerned with who ate all of the Ice Cream...We had them on 5 tables...so 5...half gallons were consumed to decorate for Kannin's party!!! The plastic Ice Cream Bars on the tables were scented bubbles.




This was the "Food Table" before the food was all on it.

We had a table with popcorn and peanuts for all!


The decorated garage...notice the huge Pinatta. The kids LOVED the pinatta.

Let The Fun Begin...

Two brave souls were the first to brave the cold slides. We had a 76 degree day...so other kids joined eventually!

Neighbors: Dave, Michael, Grace, Darla, Chad & Tristen (hidden) all enjoying popcorn.

The Swing Set in the back yard was a big hit for the kids who didn't want to get wet.

Hannelora, Cosette & Ellie paint their shirts.

Not room for 3 in the play pool I guess!!!

Still More B-day Fun!

Two little boys in a pool! The smallest kiddie play pool we had...holds two boys...I GUESS!!!

Aleena William playing with the water from the waterslide.

Our new friend, Brandon Simonson, enjoyed the swingset in the backyard.

Peyton driving the Boy's Escallade..."Crazy Woman Driver!"

Brandon and his Mom Laura...painted a shirt for him to take home.

More Birthday Fun!

One of our neighbor's GRANDPA'S was in town. Grandpa Schuyler played keep away from Brooke with the tether ball.

Little Anthony...sporting his CARS Hat.

Sophia William's riding down the roller coaster.
Matt mans the grill. Above: plating up Grandpa & Grandma Wald's Burgers.

People enjoying the Burgers and Bratts in the garage.