Birthday parties

Bun Bun got invited to three birthday parties last month!  One of them was at the Chuck E Cheese restaurant where she played lots of games and met the Mascot. 

She never use to care about mascots until recently.  There's the Bobcat at her school who seem to only really excite the kindergartners and first graders.  When Chuck E Cheese made an appearance at Kayla's party, Bun Bun ran to him (or her?).  But then, it seemed like she wasn't quite sure about the meeting, hence the expressions on her face below.

Bun Bun had a wonderful time at each of the birthday parties.  Two of the three were her classmates from school, from the general education classes.  It was heartwarming for me to see how much her little friends welcomed her into their circles and interacted with her.  They cried, "Olivia is here!"  They included her in some of their games.  They looked out for her.  This is why and how inclusion works!  It is my hope that her peers will never forget about Bun Bun.  When they encounter individuals with different abilities, they will think of Olivia!

Bun Bun wasn't sure about meeting Chuck E Cheese.