We are on our annual road tripping odyssey to Reno, Nevada to visit family and friends. Jill was born and raised in Reno, as was her mom. We've been making the drive up since Nicholas was three months old. Nicholas and Elena love coming up to Reno and this year were especially excited to be making the trip. We've been here for a few days already and have other photos to share that will be posted on an upcoming post. However; today we are able to make a brief invasion to my brother-in-law Vince's new tattoo shop -
Vintage Ink.
Uncle Vince is a great guy and has been a very strong supporter of our efforts with Nicholas and Elena. It truly does
take a village to raise and foster children, autistic or neurotypical, and even though he and a lot of our loved ones live five hundred miles northwest of us, they are indeed a vital part of our "village." He wanted us to drop by his new shop while we were here and today was a good day to do it. It was also his birthday which made it even better. Nicholas and Elena felt very comfortable there, and immediately made themselves at home.
Everyone who was there at the shop today was great and kind and really patient, even the two clients who waited while we invaded his shop. There are a lot of good souls in the world, from all walks of life. And days like today are a great reminder that beneath it all, we truly are One.
So next time you find yourself in Reno, stop by
Vintage Ink, and ask for "Uncle Vince." Tell him Nicholas and Elena sent you.
Of course, before leaving, they just had to get a little inked. Nothing permanent, this time. They are only seven and five, after all.
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| She knew exactly what to do |
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| She was shaking with excitement |
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| Settling in to get her "rose" |
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| Vince suggested a unicorn but Nicholas asked for a tornado |
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| Just about done |
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| the tornado |
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| and the rose |
Uncle Vince is a great guy and has been a very strong supporter of our efforts with Nicholas and Elena. It truly does take a village to raise and foster children, autistic or neurotypical, and even though he and a lot of our loved ones live five hundred miles northwest of us, they are indeed a vital part of our "village." He wanted us to drop by his new shop while we were here and today was a good day to do it. It was also his birthday which made it even better. Nicholas and Elena felt very comfortable there, and immediately made themselves at home. 
So next time you find yourself in Reno, stop by Vintage Ink, and ask for "Uncle Vince." Tell him Nicholas and Elena sent you. 
Of course, before leaving, they just had to get a little inked. Nothing permanent, this time. They are only seven and five, after all.
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