5K for Autism!

Last Saturday was the Autism Run and CCEA volunteered to help out! First we helped with the fun run which was a mile long. We stood along the way as to guide the runners. We cheered on them and supported them! There were a bunch of tables set up on the lawn next to the library. Each table had something different. The table CCEA was working was a fun sand art activity for the kids. We had several different color sands and several different plastic shapes. The kids got to pick which shaped they wanted. There were elephants (my favorite animal), lions, dolphins, fish, zebras, suns, and sand castles. Once the kids picked their shape, they got to put whatever color sand they wanted in the shape. They could use multiple colors! All the kids loved it! We actually ran out of shapes! It was a lot of fun and for a great cause! Everyone enjoyed the day! CCEA was very happy to be apart of such a successful day!

Pajama Party!

Last night Caldwell College Education Association, Autism Awareness club, and Psychology club held a pajama party! It was the first event for CCEA and it was very exciting! There were two contests, one for the best pajama and one for silliest slippers. The winners received gift cards to different food places near by. We felt that it was very successful. Many people showed for the party! We had a lot pizza, chips, and other snacks along with soda and water. There were different games to play such as pool, ping pong, guess who, uno, scramble, and other fun board games. We also had people come to take pictures and then put those pictures on pillowcases! That was a huge success! People were taking pictures with their friends to have on a pillowcase. It was such a hit that the people actually ran out of ink! Thankfully that happened at the end of the event so it didn't cause a problem. Overall it was a fun night! It was nice time and people got to socialize with each other and take a break from their schoolwork! It was a fun escape from reality! This Saturday is the 5K Run/Walk for Autism and CCEA is volunteering and working at the sand art table. We are excited to help with that and can't wait to to see how it goes!

Happy Easter!

This weekend I celebrated Easter with my mom's side of the family. I was so excited to see all my cousins because it has been awhile. It is hard to see everyone that much because we all have different schedules. We celebrated Easter on Saturday and Sunday this year. On Saturday we all went to my Aunt Eileen's house to celebrate Easter. She made a delicious homemade meal! We had appetizers and then for dinner we had rack of lamb, steak, vegetables, and spetzels (which a homemade pasta my family makes). It was amazing! Then for dessert we had homemade cheesecake, chocolate layered cake, and cinnamon streusel cupcakes. Everything was delicious! My cousins and I played card games and I won a few times! It was a lot of fun, I love spending time with my family! On Sunday we celebrated it at my Grandparents because my Grandpa couldn't go on Saturday. My mom made pasta and homemade gravy with meatballs and sausages. Everything was just as delicious as the day before! It was a great weekend spent with my whole family!

Spring Time!

Spring is here! The weather is getting warmer and I love it! It is still a little windy, but winter is finally over. With the warmer weather coming, my dad and I will be going hiking! Every year once the weather gets warmer we always go for hikes! We go to different places. I took this picture last year. We hiked through the woods and came upon a waterfall and climbed down alongside it and I saw this view. It is was beautiful! I love going hiking with my dad! It is so peaceful and relaxing, nothing to worry about! And it is great exercise! We always spend the day out in the woods, hiking different trails and by the time we get back home I'm ready for a nap! I always bring my camera when we go because there are so many beautiful things in nature!

I took this picture as well! When we go hiking everything is so quiet and serene. I always have so much fun when we go. Thank god we haven't run into any bears though! I am so happy that the weather is getting nice because I am excited to see where my dad takes me this spring and summer!