Life, Unscripted

• Struggling

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  Taylor has been in Kindergarten for a little over 2 months now and I would be lying if I told you she’s doing wonderfully. The fact is, she’s struggling, and it shows. She loves going to school, but to her it’s a game.  She enjoys her day, but when it comes to [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 4:17pm EST
  by photomommy

• Chalk This One up to Karma

  Remember Adam Jasinski? I sure do.  He’s the jerkface guy that caused all the controversy on Big Brother 9 by using the R- word in reference to autistic children.  As a supposed “advocate” for disabled people, his remarks caused an uproar in the autistic community. We haven’t heard too much from him [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 6:24pm EDT
  by photomommy

• It’s a Blogoversary!

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  Today, Life Unscripted is 3! I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since the start of this blog!  In celebration of turning 3, here’s a photo of Taylor from 3 years ago…   And Taylor now…   Isn’t it amazing what happens in 3 years?  =) [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2009, 11:05pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Two Weeks & Counting

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  Last week Taylor finished her summer classes.  In doing so, she wrapped up her 3 and a half year stint at her school.  Which means:  Taylor’s starting KINDERGARTEN! On September 8th, she will offically be a kindergartener.  I’m really excited for her.  Not only does she get to go to a [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2009, 8:54pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Happy Birthday, Taylor!

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  My sweet little girl is 6 years old today. I have no idea where the last 6 years have gone. She has grown up so quickly, in a blink of an eye.   Love you, Taters. Happy Birthday. =) [...]
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  Posted: July 15, 2009, 12:57pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday ~ Looking Lovely

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  Posted: July 01, 2009, 8:50am EDT
  by photomommy

• Glasses, Check.

  It’s been a little over 2 weeks since Taylor got her glasses.  It was a struggle to keep them on her, at first, but now she’ll keep them on all day. Quite frankly, I am amazed.  She has never likeed having anything on her face, and now she does all the [...]
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  Posted: May 15, 2009, 7:59am EDT
  by chantilly lace

• Taylor’s Getting Glasses!

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  Some time ago, I noticed that Taylor was tripping and falling.  A lot.  I chalked it up to the fact that she has always been an unsteady walker.  This is due to many things…mainly her autism and the fact that she didn’t walk until she was 2 1/2 (she also [...]
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  Posted: April 23, 2009, 4:16pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: My Little Beauty

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  Posted: April 08, 2009, 4:27pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Today is World Autism Awareness Day!

    World Autism Awareness Day April 1, 2009, 5:28pm To encourage all member states to take measures to raise awareness of autism in society, the United Nations General Assembly supported a campaign to promote early diagnosis and intervention on autism and set April 2 of each year as World Autism Awareness Day. Autism [...]
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  Posted: April 02, 2009, 12:12pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Long Overdue Update

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  Things with Taylor have been good lately.  Our long 2 and a half bout with potty training is paying off.  She has been in big girl underwear for over 2 months and although she’s not 100%, yet, she’s doing really well.  I don’t even have to put her in a [...]
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  Posted: February 26, 2009, 10:09pm EST
  by photomommy

• Photos!

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  I know I haven’t posted in a while, but we’ve been dealing with some issues lately.  So, I don’t have much to say, but I do have photos!  I’ve gotten some really nice one’s of Taylor lately.  Enjoy!     [...]
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  Posted: February 09, 2009, 2:32pm EST
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• Wordless Wednesday: Portrait of My Girl

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  Posted: January 21, 2009, 10:15am EST
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• Taylor’s New Obsession

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  Like all children, Taylor tends to get fixated on certain things.  But, unlike other children, sometimes Taylor’s fixations end up bordering on obsession. Mostly, these “obsessions” are harmless.  A couple of years ago it was twirling strings/cords on the ground.  Then, it was twirling her hair.  A couple of months ago [...]
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  Posted: January 08, 2009, 2:50pm EST
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: In the Winter Sun

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  Posted: January 07, 2009, 8:07am EST
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• Taylor Playing with Blocks

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  Amazing.  She’s had this set of block since her birthday (July) and has never taken an interest in them until today. She played like this for about 10 minutes or so.  I was a little shocked because she never engages in play like this at home.  [...]
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  Posted: December 12, 2008, 2:11pm EST
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• Wordless Wednesday: Angled

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  Posted: December 03, 2008, 9:20pm EST
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• Wordless Wednesday: Love Those Baby Blues

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  Posted: November 26, 2008, 3:44pm EST
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• Big Changes in Store for Taylor

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  A while back, I promised a huge update on Taylor’s schooling.  I’ve been meaning to write this post for ages, but I’ve been distracted with other things. No matter, now…on with the update! Starting in January, right after Christmas break, Taylor will be moving to a new classroom! There are many reasons for [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2008, 9:42am EST
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: Shy and Giggly

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  Posted: November 12, 2008, 6:04pm EST
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• Wordless Wednesday: An Unexpected Surprise

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  Taylor actually let get some really good photos of her!     More WW participants here. [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2008, 4:19pm EST
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• Wordless Wednesday: Taylor’s Funny Face

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  Posted: October 29, 2008, 12:38pm EDT
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• Wordless Wednesday: Fun with Uncle Kyle

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  Posted: October 22, 2008, 10:20am EDT
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• Wordless Wednesday: Taylor in Black and White

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  Posted: October 15, 2008, 9:54am EDT
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• The Scare of a Lifetime

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  I have always thought that I have it fairly “easy” when it comes to Taylor.  Mind you, I’m using the term “easy” loosely.  There are a lot of people out there that have a more difficult road to travel with their autistic children than we have had with Taylor.  Yesterday, [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2008, 10:37am EDT
  by photomommy

• Color Me Frustrated

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  I don’t tend to complain much on my blogs.  But today, I need to vent!  So why am I venting on my autism blog and not my other blog?  This frustration is autism based. I’m just going to get it out there. Sometimes I hate the fact that Taylor has autism.  HATE [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2008, 4:54pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: How Taylor Picks a Pumpkin

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  Posted: October 08, 2008, 7:49am EDT
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• Wordless Wednesday: Distracted

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  Posted: October 01, 2008, 8:58am EDT
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• Wordless Wednesday: A Pony Ride

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  Posted: September 24, 2008, 5:00am EDT
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• What’s New With Taylor?

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  It’s been a while since I’ve done an update on Taylor, so I figured now would be a good time to get you up to date on all her happenings. The last few months have been going really well.  She seems to be getting more vocal by the day.  And by [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2008, 10:07am EDT
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: Sick Little Girl

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  Posted: September 10, 2008, 8:01am EDT
  by photomommy

• Life, Unscripted is 2!

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  Two years ago, I started this blog in honor of Taylor.  Wow.  Two years.  I haven’t been the most consistent blogger, but I do really enjoy sharing Taylor with bloggy land and I also love spreading the word on Autism Awareness.   Here is a photo of Taylor from 2 years [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2008, 10:27am EDT
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: My Girl

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  Posted: August 27, 2008, 8:50am EDT
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: Walking Away

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  Posted: August 20, 2008, 8:05am EDT
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: Worth 1000 Words

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  Posted: August 12, 2008, 9:19pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Toothless Taylor

  I finally got a photo of Taylor’s toothless mouth!  Granted, it’s not the best photo ever, but it does the job! [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 4:28pm EDT
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• Another Tooth Lost…

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  … but not swallowed!  Woo-hoo! Last night, Taylor’s other loose tooth came out.  I had noticed that it was really loose and recruited Doug and Uncle Steve (Doug’s brother) to pull it out. It was quite a process. We had to coax Taylor to open her mouth with a cookie.  Then, when her [...]
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  Posted: August 08, 2008, 4:35pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: A Comfy Seat

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  A short explanation:  Over the weekend my husband and my FIL were replacing the fuel pump in our van.  At this point they were just about done; they were putting the fuel tank back on the van.  Taylor wanted to sit on Grandpa and she wouldn’t take no for an [...]
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  Posted: August 06, 2008, 10:24am EDT
  by photomommy

• Looky Looky!

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  I just made a new header for my blog! What do ya think? Comments, pleez!  [...]
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  Posted: August 04, 2008, 4:43pm EDT
  by photomommy

• Wordless Wednesday: Grandpa’s Girls

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  Posted: July 29, 2008, 10:04pm EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• Wordless Wednesday: A New Hat

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  Posted: July 23, 2008, 8:46am EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• Who Does This Guy Think He Is?

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  I’d never heard of  Michael Savage before his ridiculous comments about autistic children.  In my opinion, he’s just full of hot air and looking for attention.  It’s sad that people have to stoop to picking on children to boost their own egos. Look at her.  How could anyone say such [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2008, 9:03am EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• A Tooth Lost, A Tooth Swallowed

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  Today Taylor lost her very first tooth.  She also swallowed said tooth. I was hoping she didn’t, but since we were eating when I noticed it was gone, I’m pretty sure that’s where it’s at. Plus, it was there when we began the meal.  I would have not missed something like that. I [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2008, 5:10pm EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• Wordless Wednesday: Princesses

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  Posted: July 16, 2008, 6:59am EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• Happy Birthday, Taylor!

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  In lieu of my regular “Tuesday Linkage” post, here is the post I wrote today over at photomommy.   It’s so hard to believe that you are 5 years old already.  It seems like yesterday that you were a 6lb. 3oz. screaming, red faced bundle of cuteness.  Now, you are so grown [...]
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  Posted: July 15, 2008, 10:45am EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• Makes Me Smile

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  I saw this video over at Autismville and it filled my heart with so much joy.  And I cried like a baby. Wow. How precious is he? I just might have to start watching this show just to keep my eye on this one.  [...]
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  Posted: July 02, 2008, 10:40am EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• Wordless Wednesday: Daddy’s Girl

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  Posted: July 02, 2008, 8:10am EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• Tuesday Linkage

  Tuesday Linkage has returned!  Here are today’s headlining stories from Autism Speaks.   Autism in the News: July 1, 2008 Autism Speaks Applauds Pennsylvania Senate for Passing Autism Legislation –House Bill 1150 Third Annual Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament Raises More Than $290,000 Autism Speaks Announces Second Round Recipients of Family Services Community Grants ING DIRECT [...]
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  Posted: July 01, 2008, 1:36pm EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• Wordless Wednesday: Flashback

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  Posted: June 25, 2008, 12:55pm EDT
  by chantillylace1979

• Autism and Soap Operas

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  Autism and Soap Operas.  I never thought I’d see one in correlation with the other.  But I have been proven wrong. Yesterday, the long running NBC soap Days of our Lives, stepped foot into the world of autism with the begining of an autism storyline. The following is a press release that is posted [...]
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  Posted: June 25, 2008, 9:50am EDT
  by chantillylace1979