Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Diversity Presentation

Last week one of my managers approached me to talk to the "big wigs" and other coordinators from the other parks about my personal autism journey. I went over to the meeting today and I was really nervous. I did a few presentations in front of my co-workers back in April and I was ok. When I saw 25-30 people in the conference room today I felt like I was going to throw up! I was first up on today's agenda. Everyone watched the Souls video and from there I stood up and spoke from my heart about my story with Tyler. My speaking was only about 10 minutes, but it seemed so much longer with all those eyes on me. Everyone was impressed and said I did a great job. They had some questions for me. One of my coordinators has a 25 year- old son with autism and he helped me with everyones questions so it took some pressure off me. I think I really opened up everyones eyes a little more and you never know, they may have me do more of these presentations for other cast members at the other parks.

My Little Baldie


Since Tyler's hair has gotten so long and it is Summer time, I figured it was time Kevin gave Ty a wiffle. It didn't exactly turn out like a wiffle. He is more bald than having a wiffle. I cried the whole time Kevin was clipping the hair. It has NEVER looked like this before. He looks like he is sick. Hopefully he will have wiffle like hair by the time school starts. I still love my baldie even if he does look sickly.

One Year Anniversary



On June 14, 2008 I celebrated my one year anniversary working for Disney's Animal Kingdom. Yesterday at work, we had a small sales huddle. During the huddle I was presented with my Steam Boat Willie pin and a card signed by all of the managers. I will keep that same pin until my 5th anniversary and then receive one once I reach my 5 year mark. I can't believe its been a year already. Time has flown by so fast!!! Now if I can only receive the long awaited call from casting telling me they have a full-time position available. The waiting continues....

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Graduation for the Kids






Just some pics of the kids and their teachers during their graduation ceremonies. I can't believe my babies are growing up so fast! The time is flying by!