You're never TOO OLD for sleepovers..

I spent the night at Syndey's house for the first time since we've been friends! Such a big step in our friendship, and the more time I get to hangout with her, the better. I am so appreciative of her family taking me in, and making me feel so welcomed and at home. We started the night off drawing pictures, then having a dance party, doing each others hair, eating dinner (which was absolutely delicious), more dance parties, then we watched frozen and had late night talks before bed. When we woke up I french braided both of our hair so we could be matching, and we went downstairs for breakfast. Sydney's dad made his special pancakes that were so yummy and as Sydney would say were"made with love". I had such a great time, and look forward to future sleepovers together!

Zombies...and those with disabilities have hearts too!

Today I was able to participate in the 2nd annual Zombie Have Hearts, Too! 5K Run/Walk in support of the Max Higbee Center. My best friend Sydney and I took about an hour and ten minutes to complete the course, and we escaped zombies along the way! Sydney, who was a GOOD zombie, used her special skills to keep me safe and we had such a fun time. It was a beautiful day for a walk at Bloedel Donovan Park, and Sydney and I were able to talk and get to know each other better. I learned so many new things about Sydney, and after this event our friendship grew much stronger. I also was able to meet new friends who are a part of the Max Higbee Center.

For those of you who don't know, the Max Higbee Center is a nonprofit organization that provides recreation programs for teens and adults with developmental disabilities, and they are located in Bellingham, Wa. This organization is amazing, and they provide so many wonderful opportunities for those with and without disabilities through all of their events. They also put on S.P.I.N. (Serving People In Need) dances once a month for the community to get together and have a good time.
I work at the YMCA and participants/members of the Max Higbee Center come in frequently to use the facility. It is so nice to be able to have formed friendships with the regular visitors and am so pleased to see that the Max Higbee Center has made the use of the YMCA a possibility.

If you want to learn more about the Max Higbee Center, or would like to get involved here is the link. I highly encourage you to check it out, and to participate in the run/walk next year!
http://www.maxhigbee.org

With Zombie Love,
Brittney Brown

 

Look who turned 22...!!

Sunday was a very special day, Sydney's family, friends, and I celebrated Sydney's 22nd birthday at the bowling alley and then ended the day off with some coffee. Sydney even reminded me on our walk to Starbucks, that the Starbucks we were walking to was the one where we very first met. What a special place to celebrate our friendship and to celebrate such an amazing young woman. 

Happy Birthday Beautiful! <3