.:THE SOMMERS FAMILY:.: Our day on the Frontrunner

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Our day on the Frontrunner

So we decided to try out the new Frontrunner cause Jackson loves trains. And at first Jackson really didn't like it cause it was something new. But as we rode it for a little bit longer he loved it. Especially on the ride back from SLC he had a blast. I highly recommend taking your kids on it if they like trains. It took us about 1hr to get to SLC, but it really didn't seem that long. When we got to SLC we decided to walk over to the Gateway and have some lunch.

We ate at Costa Vida(yummy). Then we played at the arcades, Jackson loved sitting on Barry's lap and racing. Then after that we went over to the planitarium. That was way cool. Jackson loved looking at the rotating earth and moon. I highly recommend taking your kids here also if you are at the Gateway. Oh and I can't leave out that we also say Deron Williams of the JAZZ driving down at the Gateway in a brand new Ashton Martin (it was sweet). So needless to say we had a blast yesturday out in the nice weather---it sure beat staying home!!!!!!

3 comments:

Staci J said...: Sounds like fun!!! I wish I was more adventurous, trains make me a little sick...especially pregnant! But one of these days... Jackson looks like he was having a blast:); May 22, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Peter Lee Family said...: Looks like you guys had fun, we will have to try it one day while we are there. Tell Jackosn hi from us.; May 22, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Megan said...: SO cute! We need to get out and something fun like that! What a good mom you are! Hey, what's the place called to got your template? I want to get a cute one finally!; May 22, 2008 at 2:48 PM

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"A Quiet Testimony"

You could look at this little boy and think nothing is wrong
Those that know him, know he's struggled all along.
Appointment after appointment, doctor after doctor
Built up with frustration, but sitting with no answer.
Not knowing where to start or what to do
Quietly the little boy grew and grew.
His parents each holding a hand along the way
He's not going anywhere-He is here to stay.
In his eyes, determination-In his heart is faith
He pushed the bar and slowly it was raised.
Always smiling, and happy as can be
Such a small boy, not yet three.
He's stronger than most, but not where expected
His so called battle his mind has rejected.
He's doing his best, and through that succeeding
While those that love him are fervently pleading.
Throughout his life, he'll go so far
From the beginning he let to raise the bar.
With that attitude of-"Come what may" He's my little angel, Jackson Ray.
"Shannon Sommers"

.:Our Blessing:.

Jackson has just recently been diagnosed with Ataxia. He is doing so well and loves walking with his walker. Jackson still has physical, occupational, and speech therapy once a week. Jackson loves his therapists and does such a great job for them.
Jackson has taught Barry and I a lot about loving and patients. He loves so much and is such a happy boy(most of the time). We love Jackson so much and are so proud of him. Even though his life is a little harder for him you could never be able to tell, just for the fact that he doesn't let it slow him down. And that is a lesson that he can teach all of us. What an awesome kid!!!!!!