Walk.Walks.Walking.Walked.

A couple of weeks ago, we were able to join our friends- Team McAutism - at the walk for Autism Speaks to raise awareness.

We had other plans and didn't think we were going to make it (which is why we didn't establish on our own team on Cale's behalf), but the rain changed that! So, we walked... in the rain... for Cale and Noah!

^Caleb and Cale^

Sure, we were soggy- but they're worth it.

And it was FUN!!

C was slightly over-stimulated at first. People EVERYWHERE, loud noises (ha), colors, superheroes, snacks, bouncy houses... but he finally decided it was worth a little anxiety ;)

Free jumping, free (healthy, gluten-free) snacks, friends, and slinkies make him/them/us happy!

And we love us some McAughtys!

We DO have a team for the upcoming Buddy Walk to raise awareness for Down Syndrome and we would love love love it if you would register to walk with us on behalf of Anna Gray.

You can do that HERE.

Joining our team and walking is FREE! And it will be another fun day, for sure.

This will be our first Buddy Walk and we can't wait. We will be making tee shirts for our team (yellow, of course!)! Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, random strangers- we would love for you to join team Annie Sunshine! You need to register as a walker by Oct 1st :)


From sunshine to shadows (see what I did there?)...


The same day I took the above photos, Anna Gray (and her post-nap hair) discovered her shadow- PRECIOUS.

She had no idea I was there for a while. She just talked and waved and squealed with her new gray friend.

Once she saw me, she kept looking at me with so much delight in this very special thing she had come upon.

Now, if that doesn't make you slow down and enjoy life on a Sunday afternoon, I don't know what will!