Dianne and Lauren's Blog

I can't even remember the last time I updated! What a challenging year it has been. First and foremost, our family sadly said goodbye to my mother, Helen Gauci, on 7th August, 2013. There are no words to express how difficult it has been to watch Mum's health...

It was rather sad, for the second year in a row to be in a position to dedicate Lauren’s dressage ride to her grandparent.

18th Birthday..What? How did that happen? Not sure where the last 18 years have gone but I find myself the mother of 18 year old adults! OMG! It was a day of extreme emotions. The joy of Lauren and Matthew turning 18 on one extreme with the sadness of my mother...

Lauren has diagnosed ASD and Intellectual Disability and living proof that practice makes perfect!

In February 2013, Lauren participated in the school swimming sports. Mum had actually tossed up the idea of keeping her at home for a rest day as it had been a hot week and Lauren was extremely tired after a furious start to Year 11.

Lauren was extremely fortunate to be given the opportunity to complete work experience with Ryan McNaught who is the only accredited LEGO Builder in Australia.

Lauren very proudly exhibited her Pirate Ship and other Sea LEGO pieces at Williamstown SeaWorld LEGO Exhibition.

Well it has been a while and life as a 'Double Carer' has kept me extremely busy.... but in my determination to update before Christmas, I post three proud achievements for Lauren. We wish you a very Merry Christmas! Thanks for your continued support and we wish you a...

Lauren has been doing swimming lessons for longer than I can remember. I have often wondered just how many laps I have sat poolside to watch over more than 10 years.

On Sunday, 12th August 2012, Lauren participated in Dressage to Music for the second time.