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Food – planning, prep, and eating pretty much defines our days.
Hello #goodonesfam 💕 We invited guests for dinner. A long time ago this is something I used to do on the regular, then we started feeling safe and comfy in our own bubble and got out of practice. I’m hoping to turn that back around.
Good morning good ones fam. We’re a tad late making our livestream announcement, but here it is. @dostuffgoplaces
Good morning, good ones! We have been super busy this week, and mama Val hasn’t been feeling well. Here’s a Saturday morning update of what we’ll be up to today.
Good morning #goodonesfam ☀️We took it easy yesterday, which was nice. Today, I’m heading to a post cataract follow up appointment with my driver.
Kitchen time with Hannah and Marlow! We were in the mood for some comfort food, so we decided on Marlow’s favorite - M&M cookies! Link to full video in story.
#accessibility Image Description: A close-up image of cookies on a pan. There are pastel colored m&ms in the cookies.
Jess said, “Mama, I wanna say Zoe just don’t need it”. And then she said, “I wanna make a video about it”. After a few times I turned the camera off and she said, “Uh! I wasn’t finished!” I love it when she’s this playful!
This weekend, Jess practiced her biscuit making again. Check it out! Link to full video in story.
#accessibility Image Description: Jess is standing in the kitchen. She is holding a pan of raw biscuits and has a worried expression.
Hello #goodonesfam ☀️ Video of the Morning. If you missed it, Jess had big plans yesterday, including a sister dinner with Hannah. Check out their What’s the Deal video on YouTube!
Jess and Hannah went out for some sister time, and filmed a “What’s the Deal” video! Watch to see why we were so proud of Jess. Link to full video in story.
#accessibility Image Description: Jess is sitting in a restaurant booth. She has her hands on each side of her face, and has a happy expression.
As Jess continues to mature, she is becoming more aware of emotions. She is starting to verbalize specifics about things including being happy as well as alert us to things that are bothering or frustrating her. This is helping us to intervene or redirect her more efficiently. It’s amazing to us to watch this ability developing.
Join Jess and Marlow on an extended grocery shopping outing. Link to full video in story.
#accessibility Image Description: Jess and Marlow are at the store. Jessica is sitting in a Caroline’s Cart and looking away from the camera with a stressed expression. Marlow is standing beside her looking at the camera in mid-sentence.
Working for dessert. Since moving to this house, Jess has been much less active than she was at the other house. We have a new rule that if you want dessert every day, you have to exercise for it. She’s been agreeable to this plan and is building up her minutes on the “electrical” which much to our surprise she prefers over the stationary bike.
Finally! Cookie brittle! Jess received this mix from a follower and has been looking forward to making it. Link to full video in story.
#accessibility Image Description: Jess and Hannah are standing in the kitchen. Hannah is holding a round container full of cookie brittle. Hannah is smiling at the camera, and Jessica is looking down at the container of cookie brittle.
Doing Stuff and Going Places is challenging because it requires leaving my comfort zone. I push myself to do so for my own well being, but I frequently find myself questioning if it’s worth it. Years ago, I started an Instagram page called @dostuffgoplaces to celebrate the victory of leaving my comfort zone to travel or even do stuff around town. Link to full video in story.
#accessibility Image Description: Val is sitting in her room. She is looking down, and has her hands behind her head pulling her hair back.
TGIM! Good morning #goodonesfam ☀️Check out Jess shooting some hoops! She actually scored at least 2 baskets! 😄
Jess is a great tubing buddy! When she gets stuck on a rock, we tell her to “wiggle wiggle” and she is able to get free of the rock most of the time. She doesn’t get upset or frustrated about getting stuck, it’s just part of the adventure! 😄 #autisticadult #autismfamily #autismtravel #specialneedsfamily #blind #blindadventure #cvi #fun #happy #water #tubing #creek



