HI, I'M JASON!
I’ve been writing about parenthood and raising two kids with special needs since I became a father in 2008. Jonny has a rare genetic condition called Kabuki syndrome. Jonah was nonverbal when he was diagnosed with autism in 2016. This blog chronicles our family’s journey together, including the challenges, the victories, and everything in between. I share most of my day-to-day thoughts on Facebook, but you’ll find those stories collected here too.
We are an Ausome Family. We run on an abundance of coffee, loads of patience, a lot of love, and a “Touch of Ausome.”
Thank you for coming on this epic journey with us!
LATEST FROM THE BLOG
April 4, 2024
Victories….
Victories. This was Jonah’s first time riding the incredicoaster at Disneyland. This is the fastest roller coaster at Disneyland and also has a portion that loops completely upside down. He rode it like a boss. Me? Not so much. (It was also my first…
Spring has sprung!
May 14, 2010
Okay okay okay… feeling guilty about the lack of posting-ness going on around here. I’ve been busy? well…
Because I’m cute…that’s why.
April 16, 2010
Jonny was dedicated last weekend at church. He slept through the whole thing. It was awesome. I will post stories and…
Easter 2010
April 13, 2010
For Easter, we decided to go to the Saturday night service and had ‘brinner’ (brunch-dinner) afterwards.…
A weekend of fun
March 8, 2010
Last weekend we went to visit the relatives 4 hours away and Jonny had an absolute blast. We ate lots of unhealthy…
Some more updates
February 28, 2010
Those of you that follow me on Facebook may already have these updates. First of all, I can upload all my photos…
An update….and a random pic…
February 2, 2010
Since my camera is …somewhere and I don’t have any new pics for you, here is a random pic…and I do…
Jonny’s New Do…
January 30, 2010
Jonny’s currently sitting on my lap so updates to come later but for now… Enjoy………
Sleep? who needs it…
January 17, 2010
When Jonny was born, I secretly hoped that he would sleep through the night on his own at like 6 weeks...and he would…
18-mo stats for Jonny
January 12, 2010
So we had Jonny's 18 month checkup today. We waited about 20 min before the pediatrician saw us and Jonny kept signing…
It’s just a hole-in-the-wall…
January 11, 2010
So, funny story, I was changing Jonny, not expecting to find any suprises since at night, his diaper will end up very…
3am Rocking Chair Blues
January 6, 2010
Oh man. Is it even possible for a kid to cut 4 teeth in 3 weeks, wait 2 days, and start 4 more? I'm thinking of writing…
Zoo Lights!
December 23, 2009
We took Jonny to the Pointe Defiance Zoo & Aquarium over the weekend and caught the zoo lights show they have up.…
I should blog… *edit* Wha’ts your fav. Christmas Song?
December 11, 2009
So I was totally gonna blog. But then I realized, man I need to write out my end of the year Christmas Newsletter. Then…
‘Tis the season!
December 7, 2009
I took a series of about 15 pics trying to get a good family portrait and still have yet to get one I am ‘happy’ with.…
We are late for church.
November 29, 2009
9:12 am. Church starts at 9am. So why am I choosing to blog now?... well for one, I haven't in a while... but the more…














