Thursday, September 18, 2014

Get your Team Brendan Shirts, Tank Tops & Hats and help us raise money for Autism Speaks 2014

TEAM BRENDAN Shirts, Tank Tops & Hats

We now have Team Brendan shirts for sale. The money we raise for the shirts will be donated to Team Brendan Walk Now For Autism Speaks foundation walk. Even if you are not walking or live in another state you can still purchase a shirt and show your support. We have men's, ladies, children and toddler sizes. The adult short sleeve shirts are $20, The ladies Racer back tanks are also $20 and the kids shirts are $15. If you would like to purchase a shirt please email me at Brendanslifewithautism@gmail.com with your size and choice of shirt. If you would like me to ship it to you please include your address. I will send you an invoice with the options of how to pay. All orders must be placed by October 8th, 2014. Thank you for showing your support.

Short Sleeve Shirts for Men & Ladies-$20
 Youth & Toddler Shirts-$15

Mens sizes
Small, medium, large,X-large,2X-Large,3X-large,4X-large,5X-large

Ladies sizes
X-small, small, medium, large,X-Large,2X-large,3X-large
 *ladies if you don't want this fitted ladies shirt you can order the men's shirt

Youth sizes
X-Small(2-4),small(6-8),medium(10-12),large(14-16)

Toddler sizes
2T, 3T, 4T

Ladies Racer Back Tank Tops-$20

Ladies sizes
Small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-l

Mens Adjustable Hat-$15

Ladies Adjustable Hat-$15

The Racer Back Tanks will have the same design as the shirts!

  The Hats will have the autism ribbon on the front and it will say Team Brendan on the back!

   The Mens Hat is a structured mid-profile adjustable hook and loop closure!
The Ladies Hat is a unstructured low-profile adjustable tuck in strap


Thursday, September 11, 2014

Brendan's Progress from End of July 2014 to the Beginning of September 2014-2 years old(28 months old)

   
           I honestly can't believe I am so far behind on blogging about Brendan's progress. But I am happy to report that overall he is doing great. He is making progress everyday! Life for the Schroeder's have just been extremely CRAZY! With Haley starting 2nd grade and all her after school activities has been a big adjustment. The homework she has been getting so far is completely overwhelming for me. But we are finally getting into a routine. Wedding season has arrived so I am back to working again. Taking most of the summer off was nice but time to get back to work on the weekends. As most of you know I have also started selling IT Works products. I am extremely passionate about this company. I LOVE all the products myself so I wanted to start selling them so my family and friends can enjoy them too. My goal was just to make an extra $200 or $300 a month but I have to tell you I passed that up in just under month and a half with the company. I now make a lot more in only being with the company for 3 months. The best part is I can do it all when the kids go to bed. It doesn't take anytime away from my crazy schedule during the day. This company is changing our lives and giving us the opportunity to add more therapy for Brendan. Thank you to all our family and friends who are helping me get my business going. Visit www.wraptogetfit.com and join my team if you are interested in making any extra money.
               This is Brendan at his cousin's birthday party at Pump it Up. He has no fear!
This is Brendan;s new favorite gesture he puts his finger by his mouth and says,"hmm" when he hears or is asked a question. It is so funny!


          Brendan has been doing amazing during therapy. He is mastering so much of his program that his therapist can't even keep up with him. My little man has a personality that will brighten your day. He makes me laugh 99% of the day. He is starting to imitate words however they are so random and sometimes are only a onetime thing. With his additional diagnoses of Apraxia it is really challenging for him to talk. But he is working so hard everyday to beat this. I mean I just can't express how proud of him I am. I know I have said it so many times but he is the hardest working 2 year old! I couldn't be a more proud MOM! Of course we have had our days that the last couple months that have been physical and mentally exhaust me but it is so worth it.

This is by far one of my favorite videos Brendan saying, "My Turn" for the first time
I have watched this video 50 times!!!!


Brendan Loved looking at Toys in a magazine



Brendan and Haley playing at the splash pad


     
Brendan is now learning to using his PECS cards on a sentence strip. So he is communicating with his pictures in a sentence!

Brendan mastering sorting!


     I am working really hard to make our 2nd annual Autism Speaks walk a success. Raising money and awareness is so important for Brendan's future. We would for you all to join us and walk on October 26th at 9:30am at Tempe Beach Park.  Please message me and I will give you more details.


Monday, September 1, 2014

Our 2nd Annual Autism Speaks Walk for Team Brendan 2014



 
       
            I honestly can't even believe it is that time of year again. We are preparing for our 2nd annual Autism Speaks Walk for Team Brendan. We had such an amazing first year last year. Our family was so overwhelmed with the amount of support everyone showed us. I have been working hard to make this year even bigger and better.
          The walk helps raise money for treatments, causes and finding a cure. We will be walking one mile in a group in support of Brendan at Tempe Beach Park. It will take place Sunday October 26th, 2014 at 9:30am.  This a walk is for the whole family to come out and enjoy. Strollers and wagons will be allowed however no pets, bikes or scooters are allowed on the walk. I will have Team Brendan shirt available if you haven't gotten a shirt yet. I am also adding women's tank tops and men and women's hats. I will be posting those soon for purchase.We would really love for you to join our team. Please register all walkers even kids. When you are on the home page of the walk website go to the left side and enter Team Brendan and then you can join our team.


            You are all invited after the walk to join us for a picnic lunch at Scottsdale McCormick Railroad park. We will have crafts and fun activities for the kids. This lunch is say thank you to you for supporting Brendan in his journey with Autism thus far. We couldn't have done this without all your support.

         This year I have put together a fundraising party. We are having the party on Sunday September 21st. You will have the chance to purchase Thirty-One bags, Origami Owl Jewelry and IT Works wraps. All of us distributors of each of the company's are donating a portion of our profits to Team Brendan. This is a chance to get a head start on some Christmas shopping. If you are unable to attend you can purchase all 3 of the products from the links I have listed below. Since I am the distributor of IT Works I am going to donate a portion of my sales for the whole month of September. So if have been wanting to sign up now is the time to do it! If you are already a loyal customer of mine your September orders will be included in this as well. So if you wanted to try out more of the products this is the month to do that! I hope you all will participate and help Team Brendan meet its fundraising goal.

Click here to start shopping Thirty-One Bags
http://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/eventhome.aspx?eventId=E4814119&from=DIRECTLINK

Click here to start shopping Origami Owl Jewelry
http://www.harkitsjen.origamiowl.com/parties/AutismSpeaksWalk444394/collections.ashx

Click here to start shopping IT WORKS
www.wraptogetfit.com