Devin's IEP

Just thought I'd do a little update on Devin. It's been a long time. Every year we have 2 IEP's where we meet with his speech therapist at school, his teacher and the principle or vice principle and review how he's doing and make new goals. Recently, I had put a request in to have him tested for Auditory Processing Disorder because of some issues in his class last year and his teacher this year noticing similar things. But still, we feel like he needs more, so at this meeting we made new goals for him, but also decided to do a full Psychological Educational Evaluation done so we can pinpoint where he possibly needs extra help. Depending on how he does it could mean more one to one time, more hours of speech or someone just for him for certain times in the classroom. We are happy to get this done. He's doing really well, but there are just some important areas that need to be addressed. Will keep you updated.

Arrow of Light

Yesterday was a fun day at our house. Not only was it my birthday (which really wasn't all that exciting, actually), but Justin received his Arrow of Light award in Cub Scouts. Yes, he's in Boy Scouts now, but they only do the ceremony for it twice a year and he missed the last one. It is the highest award you can receive as a Cub Scout, so we are very proud of him for achieving such an important award!

It was a very nice ceremony out on someones ranch in Wine Country. Grandma and Grandpa Winn even made the trek out to help support and congratulate him. Here are some pictures. It was at night, so they aren't the best quality.

The above picture is after the ceremony with the person (I can't remember what he calls himself) that ran the ceremony and the one that shot the arrows.

Kirk and Justin before it started

Justin's arrow being shot to the target

Standing on the Arrow of Light bridge

Justin and Luke - the 2 boys from our ward that received the award.

Justin and me

This is my favorite picture. Just look at how happy he looks! This was taken when we got home because it was uneven ground and dark there and my dad didn't want to risk falling trying to make his way over to the "stage" area. Oh yes..and Teddy is in this too, of course!

It was a very nice evening. Great job, Justin! Next big award - Eagle Scout! :-)