Guess who?

Go Simon. Go Simon!!!

That is excellent, Ali! Way to go, Simon!

That is awesome!!Keep up the good work Simon!!! Congrats to Ali and Chris too!!

That's wonderful! :) Yea, Simon!

Great job Simon!! Way to go!

Woo-hoo! Way to go!! I remember when my little guy learned how to dress himself.. I took tons of pics of the interesting ways he would dress himself (one of my favorites was a t-shirt, underwear and rainboots. That's all he chose to wear!). Or the backwards pants.. Too cute and such great memories!!

So awesome Ali! Yay Simon!!

That is so cool! Hooray for Simon, Ali and Chris!

SERIOUSLY! You have raised over 48K for Autism! I mean, SERIOUSLY!

(exhale . . .) This seemingly simple task is such an accomplishment for little ones-- and their mommies. My son started dressing himslef completely about 4 months ago and I can't even explain how this has changed our lives in the morning. Congrats to Simon (and you as well, Ali).
-AZ Mommy

way to go Simon, that's so awesome!!

awesome!
maryjo

Yippee Simon! What wonderful news! Have a great day Ali and Simon! Kim

go simon!
that's awesome!

Yeah!!!
Way to go, Simon! Keep up the good work buddy!

YEA SIMON!!!!

Know I've said
this before, but...
YIPPIDEE-DO-DAH!!!!!
for you Simon!
and you, too,
Ali and Chris!

Oprah today is featuring "autism". thought you might want to hear that in case you didn't know already. Go Oprah!

That's awesome! A big Woo-Hoo for Simon today! I really loved his song and was so touched I showed it to my DH and several friends. What a treasure that video is for your family.
And as for Chris and his ironing... isn't a man who irons extra sexy? I say this because my DH also irons all his own stuff (always has) and I find him extra sexy when he's standing at the board pressing his shirt for the day. It's a great example for kids to see. Way to go Edwards family.

Cool!
I know this reply should be to the Easter traditions, but I wanted you to see this. Cool idea... we may have to try this one!!
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EASTER STORY COOKIES
To be made the evening before Easter
You need:
1 cup whole pecans
1 tsp. Vinegar
3 egg whites
Pinch salt
1 cup sugar
Zipper baggie
Wooden spoon
Tape
Bible
Preheat oven to 300 degrees (this is important-don't wait until you're
half done with the recipe)!
Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden
spoon to break into small pieces.
Explain that after Jesus was arrested.
He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read John 19:1-3.
Let each child smell the vinegar.
Put 1 tsp. Vinegar into mixing bowl.
Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar
to drink.
Read John 19:28-30.
Add egg whites to vinegar.
Eggs represent life.
Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
Read John 10:10-11.
Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand.
Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl.
Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers,
and the bitterness of our own sin.
Read Luke 23:27.
So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing.
Add 1 cup sugar.
Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because
He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.
Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks
are formed.
Explain that the color white Represents --in God's eyes -- the purity of
those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isa. 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
Fold in broken nuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper-covered cookie sheet.
Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was
laid.
Read Matt. 27:57-60.
Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.
Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.
Read Matt. 27:65-66.
GO TO BED!
Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven
overnight.
Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
Read John 16:20 and 22.
On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie.
Notice the cracked surface and take a Bite.
The cookies are hollow!
On the first Easter, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open
and empty.
Read Matt. 28:1-9