It's all about a girl................

                 Today's blog is dedicated to Brandon's love for his girlfriend Nycole.

I believe there is someone for everyone in this world and don't think for a minute that children/adults with special needs are any different.

Brandon met Nycole a few years ago when he began going to school at Crestwood Elementary. Nycole is a couple years older than Brandon so, they really only spent 1 year in elementary school together then, Nycole moved on to Middle School. It would be 2 years before Brandon would again see Nycole but he never stopped talking about her. Finally, he entered Middle School at Lakeridge and was reunited with his lost love unfortunately, at the end of the school year they would again be seperated. This year Brandon entered High School and has once again been reunited with the love of his life.......Nycole. Fortunately, they can continue in high school until they are 21 (I believe) which means they will be able to FINALLY attend school together for more than a year at a time!!

Brandon rides the bus to and from school everyday while Nycole is dropped off at school but rides the bus home. We heard that Brandon would get off the bus at school and wait for Nycole to arrive. When she got there, he would take her hand and walk her in to class. I think this is absolutely adorable and so did Nycoles mom. We contacted each other and began to merge into one big(er) family - these 2 young lovers needed to have the opportunity to "date" - basically spend time together outside of school.

Nycole and Brandon at Bonney Lake's Pack the Gym night for the Special Olympic Basketball Team.
 Brandon participated in the individual skills portion.

We first went over to Nycoles house and spent time getting to know her mom, dad, sisters, aunt, etc.... even the goldens! Next, they brought Nycole to our home and they got to know us (and Brandon's environment) better. We have all become like one big happy family now, thanks to Nycole and Brandon - and Nycoles sister Danielle often sits with Brandon for us.

We are fortunate to have Nycole and her family in our life and it warms my heart to see her and Brandon together. Talk about pure unspoiled love (for all the right reasons) - then you are talking about Brandon and Nycole.

In the next blog I wll tell you about the train trip we went on for Brandon's birthday - Nycole and her mom joined us. It's a great story and I am pretty sure you will be laughing very hard when you hear it.......trust me, you can't make this stuff up!!  (".)

Brandon out -

LATER DUDES!!!!