However, I am happy to say that the fact is, I have been super busy loving and living my life.
With that said, this IS WHAT YOU HAVE MISSED...
We survived a long & Hot Summer.
The boys are back in School. And they are LOVING it!
photo from
http://www2.raritanval.edu/planetarium/
photo fromhttp://www2.raritanval.edu/planetarium/
Alex had a fabulous 6th Birthday at Bounce U
Tyson had a fun Peter Piper/ Sponge Bob style 4th Birthday party on Saturday, September 26th ( return to see photos on a future post)Halloween was our BEST EVER!
There photos were taken at my parent's ward's Halloween Block Party.
Special thanks to the Daws for sharing all of these photos.
Our Family
My beautiful Sister Wendy in here GI Jane Costume
Half of Matthew, My Dad "Papa", Jake & Jodell
Alex the Devil & Tyson the Angel
And finally, Yesterday, "WalkTober 31st, as my Dad named it, we completed our 1st Autism Speaks Walk with 23 of the most wonderful and supportive family members you could find!There photos were taken at my parent's ward's Halloween Block Party.
Special thanks to the Daws for sharing all of these photos.
Our Family
My beautiful Sister Wendy in here GI Jane Costume
Half of Matthew, My Dad "Papa", Jake & Jodell
Alex the Devil & Tyson the AngelHere's the group
Beautiful Wendy with Tyson & Jake
Alex, Bekah, Ty, Wendy & Michael w/ Jeffry the Toys R US giraffe
Aunt Lucy, Jarad & Ian 
Sweet Westin, Michael, Griffin & Lincoln
Ty & Alex Loving their Aunt D
Alex walking with his cousins
Lincoln catch a ride from his Dad Brian
Happy Feet love it!
Most of us rode the light Rail to this event. As I waited to get on the train, my eyes teared up. Looking at so many members of my family wearing t-shirts that I had designed.
Shirts that were carefully ironed on by my sweet mother and dear friend Jamie. Finishing at 11 pm the night before.
When my Mom noted the little tears, I told her, this is a dream come true. To feel that kind of love and support from our family was so special.
Autism has been a huge challenge for our family. Walking together chanting Just 4 Feet... JUST 4 FEET.... warmed my heart, as I realized the blessings that have been poured upon us.
From amazing teachers, therapists, respite,& hab workers to family members who have held our crying children when Matthew and I have had nothing left to give.
Thank you for being there and helping us not only get through the walk, but also get through ever single day.
Love you all!
Sarah Foote
Beautiful Wendy with Tyson & Jake
Alex, Bekah, Ty, Wendy & Michael w/ Jeffry the Toys R US giraffe
Aunt Lucy, Jarad & Ian 
Sweet Westin, Michael, Griffin & Lincoln
Ty & Alex Loving their Aunt D
Alex walking with his cousins
Lincoln catch a ride from his Dad Brian
Happy Feet love it!Most of us rode the light Rail to this event. As I waited to get on the train, my eyes teared up. Looking at so many members of my family wearing t-shirts that I had designed.
Shirts that were carefully ironed on by my sweet mother and dear friend Jamie. Finishing at 11 pm the night before.
When my Mom noted the little tears, I told her, this is a dream come true. To feel that kind of love and support from our family was so special.
Autism has been a huge challenge for our family. Walking together chanting Just 4 Feet... JUST 4 FEET.... warmed my heart, as I realized the blessings that have been poured upon us.
From amazing teachers, therapists, respite,& hab workers to family members who have held our crying children when Matthew and I have had nothing left to give.
Thank you for being there and helping us not only get through the walk, but also get through ever single day.
Love you all!
Sarah Foote
totally bawled my eyes out as I read this post! Love you! Have been feeling pretty energy-less the past few days, and sorry that I missed the walk, but am so happy to see that you had such a wonderful turn out! I love you!
ReplyDeleteWe love you all. The walk was great, and the shirts were amazing.
ReplyDeleteGotta say, you did a great job on all this reporting and now we are up to speed! What a chain of wonderful, memorable events. It was all great, and we continue to be thrilled by all the progress of your family. Looking forward to our next gatherings...
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom
Thank you for your sweet comments!
ReplyDeleteI hope little E gets here REALLY soon!
Can't wait for Thanksgiving . We need to get it scheduled ASAP!
I LOVE the walk pictures! Your logo looks amazing even in the pictures! You have so many family members and friends that love you! That was a POWERFUL statement the Footes and Shums made!
ReplyDeleteOK, I totally cried when I read this too! (but I don't think I am pregnant!) :) Sarah, you are amazing. I can't help but get inspired when I am around you. We are so glad we came and go to be a part of this weekend. Love you tons. ~~Jodell
ReplyDeleteSweet Jodell, I am so glad you came! I feel so lucky to have you as a sister & am so grateful that I get to be an aunt to your kids.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to talking coupons :o)
That's awesome, the walk you did...what a great thing to do as a family! Love the pictures! Was the Halloween party on 7th St.??? I wish we could have showed up...we were getting ready for our own neighborhood party, couldn't make it. You guys look great.
ReplyDeleteYes it was. We go every year. It's so fun too see all out old friends & all the cousins in their costumes.
ReplyDeleteYeah, you totally had me crying here. First of all, I'm just so happy to see you say you're loving and living life. What a great blessing. Secondly, the whole walk4autism thing...so wonderful. Sorry I was all caught up in my own drama filled life to be able to participate. But how sweet and amazing that you had the support that you did.
ReplyDeleteYour Halloween looked great too. Wow, that is some block party.
So glad you finally posted!
Allyson, I totally feel the same way about your play. I would have loved to go see it. Sometimes our energy and capacity to do is much less then the desires of our heart. I totally love love you and appreciate your kind words have an amazing Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThat last comment was actually mine (Sarah). I was logged on to Matt's acount. Oops
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post, Sarah! So uplifting and fun to read. I LOVE all the pictures--so much fun! I especially love the pictures of all your family doing the Autism Speaks Walk together. What a lovely sight--all those happy faces of people who love you and your family. I just wish I could have been there!
ReplyDeletevery nice and lucky you all dear that you have got ten things in the life. I liked your fun activities, walking tour, large family including in laws, wonderful gathering of family is indeed rare happened, nice looking all people in the same T-shirt.
ReplyDeletegreat joy :)
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