Chasing Rainbows: Not All Treasure is Silver and Gold...

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Not All Treasure is Silver and Gold...

I introduce to you my two Halloween treasures...

Captain Long Legged Gavin who's motto is...

"The Rougher the seas, the smoother I sail. Yo Ho!"

He may look like a nice pirate, but beware.

Turn your back and he'll steal your lady.

And then there's Captain Jolly Belly Brian.

His motto?

"I give the orders on this deck, me bucko!"

"Now go find a hat that fits Captain Long Legged Gavin's head or you'll walk the plank, Mommy."

And that concludes our Halloween. No, seriously, we're done with Halloween! I have yet to take the boys out for traditional "Trick or Treating." I just think they're too young - for the door to door AND the candy. Obviously, Gavin can't eat it - but I don't want Brian to be eating it (or asking for it) yet. But have no fear - they had lots of costume fun!

Last week, we attended our neighborhood's Halloween Party and they both had loads of fun with kids from the 'hood.

Brian ran around playing the "Amazing Pumpkin Race" with his assigned team and did a great job!

One of the "pit stops" was to eat a donut off a string without using his hands...

He may or may not have cheated.

But you don't confront a pirate about such things.

Gavin was content in his stroller and even made a friend in his neighbor, Annelliot!

And he "talked" the entire time we were there.

He even spilled where he hides his treasure!

But I'll never tell.

I think this is the last year I will "get away" with not taking the boys for that "door to door candy collection." They have been blissfully unaware that they've missed out on anything and that's fine with me! The parties and the dress up and the treats have been a lot of fun for them! So they will be off to bed early before the doorbell starts ringing. Don't report me to Child Protective Services if you know what's good for you. I have two Pirates on the payroll here. And they're not afraid to use that rubber sword. Arrghh.

Happy Halloween!!

ps... do not miss tomorrow's journal. It will be a Halloween treat from Gavin to all of you.

3 comments:

AnonymousOctober 31, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Sweet post!
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AnonymousNovember 1, 2012 at 10:32 PM
This whole post made me smile. The kids look wonderful! Amanda (friends with Julie Rosser)
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DarwishNovember 2, 2012 at 1:10 AM
You have a beautiful family. God bless.

And I guess the little kid has now got his first girlfriend :-D
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Gavin's Playground Project

Gavin's Playground Project was born from my desire to see an "All Abilities" playground built at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. This is the hospital where Gavin spent a lot of time during his life... and where he ultimately died, surrounded by friendly and familiar faces. To mark the one year anniversary of his death, I held a fundraiser on April 5, 2014. You can read all about it in THIS post.

We raised a LOT of money, but not enough for a playground! If you would like to contribute to help make this playground a reality - so no kids will ever have to sit on the sidelines watching their peers play - you can contribute directly to the hospital through the Chasing Rainbows fundraising page HERE. Your donation will go directly to the hospital for the playground and is tax deductible. You can also create your own fundraising team page and start collecting donations in honor of anyone you want!! There is also a mailing address on their page if you prefer to mail a check. Designate your contribution in memory of Gavin Leong - or write in that this is for the playground so your dollars will go to the right place. Thank you for your support of Gavin's Playground Project!

Gavin's Trust Project

I created "Gavin's Trust Project" to help support Gavin's friends who receive services from the Chester County Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania. I wanted to continue to try to "make the impossible... possible" for kids like Gavin, knowing well how hard it can be to get much needed "special needs" items. It makes me happy to know that even after his death, Gavin continues to help others. Click HERE to learn more about the Trust Project! All of your donations, big and small, will be added to Gavin's Trust Project to help therapists and teachers get what they need for children in this program. You can write a check made out to CCIU and mail it to: Chester County Intermediate Unit, c/o Deb Hiller, 455 Boot Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335. Please be sure to add "Gavin's Trust Project" in the memo. Thank you on behalf of me and my little superhero!