The Raffle Winner isssssss. . .

Mr. Andy Aguero, Superintendent at M.A. Mortenson had the winning ticket!

The raffle proceeds will benefit The Autism Research Institute (ARI) http://www.autism.com/.

The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. For more than 40 years, ARI has devoted its work to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism. We provide research-based information to parents and professionals around the world.

ARI's Autism Resource Call Center: 1-866-366-3361
http://www.autism.com/families/index.htm

We, the Vokoun Family, walked this morning in the Zoowalk to benefit ARI and ASA-Greater Phoenix Chapter. https://www.ariautism.com/zoowalk/phoenix/teams/Mister_Millian.html

If you wish to donate and you haven't yet, click on the link above. Feel free to donate LARGE SUMS OF MONEY. ;o)

We had a great time at the zoo, that was until Mister fell and skinned his knee. Then he didn't want to have anything to do with any animals. lol We rode the merry go round and came home. He's still not feeling well. He's napping peacefully now.

Thank you to all who helped us raise lots and lots of money for Autism Research Institute.

Dios esté con usted,
Gina, Mike, Jeff, Max and Marissa

Happy Birthday Week Mister Millian

Well, we had the well deserved birthday party this past weekend. His birthday isn't until this Wednesday, October 15th, but since his Bobo was going to be home and the Zoowalk is this weekend, we opted for the weekend before.

He had a blast! Well, really everyone had a blast. Check out the birthday pics on my flickr to the right. I just set it up, so be patient until I learn all it can do.

We've now been using better household cleaning products, and keeping most wireless items unplugged along with the microwave. We had our "ah ha" moment this past Friday. Lovey was home from school and plugged the microwave in to warm something up. Unfortunately, that's where the ADHD kicked in, he didn't unplug it or clean up after himself. Anyway, that night the babies where just HORRIBLE. Screaming, pushing, fighting like crazy. Saturday morning, same thing. I was thinking to myself, well, it wasn't the real thing apparently, cuz they are still at it. Must have been in my mind. Later that afternoon, I opened the cabinet above the microwave to get out my pot holders and noticed the microwave was plugged in. I about shit! That's when I talked to Lovey to realize he had plugged it in the day before. I immediately unplugged it and life has gone back to peaceful. My "ah ha" moment for the week.

This is going to be a busy week. For those of you who haven't heard. . . the Vokoun Family is now doing two walks.

Saturday, October 18th - Zoowalk for Autism Research Institute and ASA (Autism Society of American - Greater Phoenix Chapter)
https://www.ariautism.com/zoowalk/phoenix/teams/Mister_Millian.html

Sunday, November 2nd - WALK NOW for Autism for Autism Speaks and SARRC.
http://www.walknowforautism.org/arizona/personal/maxleland

I've raised over $2,800 to benefit the two separate organizations. Prof. James Adams, ASU, has accepted Mister Millian on his Vitamin/Mineral Study and we are very thankful and excited to get started.

Please feel free, if you haven't already, to donate to whichever charity you'd like. Supporting Autism Research Institute is much closer to our hearts. That's the reason why we decided to walk with them also.

Dios esté con usted,
Gina

I did it! Don't know yet!

Well, call me crazy, but what do I have to lose? I removed 2 baby monitors and 1 cordless phone from my nightstand along with removing the base in the kids rooms.

Ever since we moved into our house, I haven't felt comfortable. My DH does alot to make me feel more at ease and just relaxed, but ultimately there has been something keeping me on edge whenever I'm in my house. The only time I feel comfortable is in my bed with the bedroom doors closed.

In the past, I've had people ask me if I have hair of knewt in my spice cabinet because I feel things, and see things prior to them happening. Not all the time, but enough to make me aware of the fact that it is just freakin' weird.

So when I started learning about all the energy stuff in my house and my kids responding to it, it just makes sense.

I unplugged my microwave 3 days ago. Kids have been napping since noon and it's 3:19. They haven't been AT each other as much. Its been much calmer in our house. Now whether I'm reading too much into it or its really happening. . .I DON'T CARE! It's happening!

I changed out all my cleaning products also. I'm going to give it a month. I met with "the mom" the other day and she if fully homeopathic. I'm not sure that's all for me, but alot of what she's said makes sense AND it's not the first time I've heard it. So, I'm giving it a month and we'll see.

Mister seems a little clearer the past couple of days! So who knows.

What are your thoughts on this subject? Do you think I'm crazy? Have you read anything? I'm up for conversation on the matter and eager to hear if anyone has tried doing these same things.

Dios esté con usted,
Gina