This week we're excited for so many reasons!  The sun came out most of the week, we celebrated a friend's birthday, and we're on the path to reopening the AoA.  Check out these pictures that tell our story for mid-August!

How can we not kick it off with a couple of cute pups?!  Liz and her mom captured this shot of Rose and Annabelle in the rearview mirror on one of their drives!

Drew and his mom, Donna, enjoy walking together on beautiful, sunny days.  This picture is a public service reminder from Drew for everyone to sign up for our 5k!  He told me to put the link in right here for your convenience!  😉  He's challenging everyone to join the fun...even though it's virtual this year.  We hope to have lots of pictures from all of our AoA families and friends to publish in a special edition 5k blog post this year!  Thanks in advance for your support!!  

This week's sunny skies found Alexis enjoying pool time with Haley.  Wow, that "little" one is growing up fast!

Alexis also enjoyed a visit from Patrick this week.  It was a perfect day in the water!

Patrick and Alexis also got their Zen on during our Zoom yoga session led by Drew's sister, Alex.  

Alex, seen here in the center, is in graduate school at the University of St. Augustine.  She's working on her doctorate in occupational therapy, and made some helpful videos for her Arc clients in Florida to use while staying safe at home.  Thanks for sharing with us, too, Alex.  We're so proud of you!

Drew takes his yoga with Alex seriously!  And is that Mom's mat beside him?!  Guess she jumped up to get the pictures.  We love to see families enjoying activities together!  

Way to go, Drew!  It feels so good, doesn't it?!

Sam and Alexis, along with Coach Teri and Lisa, met up for lunch on the patio at a Mexican restaurant.  They enjoyed catching up in the fresh air!

Sam was also outside helping Coach Teri place signs in their neighborhood for this week's food truck visit.  Coach Teri said he loves to help her with projects like this.  Sam added that he enjoys "working."  💛👏

Speaking of working, we had a little bit of Eaton work that Liz completed for us this week.  She unpacked lightbulbs, which Carol then picked up and returned to James.  James told Carol it's inventory time at Eaton.  We anticipate that upon our return to AFCC, we will have lots of Eaton work to keep us busy!  Thanks, Liz!  Your "homework" is appreciated! 

And Liz continues our tradition...after a good day of Eaton work, it's time for a Frosty!  Yum!

Sweets were on Liz's mind this week.  She also made a batch of her delicious sugar cookies to take to the beach with her family this week!  😋🍪

Patti got her thank you cards this week when she stopped by to visit Nan!  She loved them and said she was going to cry happy tears later when she read them again in the privacy of home!  Thank you, AoA Gang, for getting these beauties made and sent to Lisa, who got them to Nan, who got them to Patti!  What a team!  And thanks again, to Patti and the entire WOTM crew for the amazing golf tournament a few weeks ago!  We can't wait to see them on September 2nd to accept their generous donation!  Mark your calendars and dig out your Arc shirts!

On Thursday, we celebrated Laura's birthday by focusing on one of her favorite Disney movies, "Lady and the Tramp."  We learned trivia facts, such as the scene where Lady is given as a gift, and she's wrapped in a hatbox, came from Walt Disney's own life when he gave his wife a puppy wrapped in a hat box!  We also watched the trailer for the movie, from 1955!  Trailers were more informative back then, and less action-packed!

Laura enjoyed her birthday Zoom!  We did too, Laura!

  Thank you, Liz, for making this special delivery!  You were so thoughtful to add a balloon and some chocolate ice cream!  

Happy Birthday, Laura!  We hope your official day on Sunday is filled with more joy and surprises!

Our last picture this week is of Cameron and his pop, Brian!  We love your 5k shirt, Brian...and we LOVE Cameron in his Arc Day Support shirt!!  His mom said he got dressed on this particular morning, because he thought he was going to AoA.  Like many of us, he is hopeful to resume in-person AoA activities.  Hang on a little longer, Cameron.  We are working on it and hope to see you very soon!!

Have a great weekend everyone,

Lisa, Carol, Nan, and the AoA Gang