.:THE SOMMERS FAMILY:.: .:CAMPING OUT IN STYLE:.

Monday, July 14, 2008

.:CAMPING OUT IN STYLE:.

So on Friday night.....

It all started out by just a drive by Barry's cousin Steve's house and they were outside so we stopped to talk with them and let Jackson play with Tucker and Fisher. Then after being there for awhile Steve told us that they were going to camp out in a tent in their back yard. Then he asked us if we wanted to join them. I thought that it was a cute idea for the boys, and it is only one night of sleep---right---So the only tent that we could find was a tent that was big enough to fit Steve's tent and all of us in it, it was so funny!!! But we had a great time. I think that everyone slept awesome EXCEPT me. For some reason I was freezin'. But it was all worth it. I was sad though cause I had to leave to come home before anyone woke up so that I could go to work. It was a fun time and I would recommend to anyone to do it. The boys (big and little) loved it. Barry and I are so fortunate to have such great family. And we are so blessed to be able to be such great friends with them. So thank you Steve and Holly for letting us stay the night in your

back yard!!!!

The boys getting ready for the big camp-out

The big boys with the little boys--cute huh--

Getting the tent ready--Jackson was a big helper!!!!

5 comments:

Unknown said...: What a fun idea!; July 14, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Our family said...: Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. And I just read the post about Jackson walking that is so cool.; July 15, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Megan said...: You guys are having a RAD summer!..yes..I said rad :) I love your blog, it is so fun to look at! What are you and Jackson doing tomorrow? Would you want to do Cherry Hills? Call me!; July 15, 2008 at 11:11 AM
John and Charese said...: HOW FUN! Glad you enjoyed it! My boys LOVE sleeping out! I have yet to join them, so maybe next time!; July 16, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Peter Lee Family said...: Looks like you guys had a fun time-you should come here and camp out, you definately wouldn't get too cold!; July 16, 2008 at 9:29 AM

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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!!!!!!