Back on Stage
Posted by familysnows on Dec 23 2008 | Tagged as: Family, Isaac
Isaac was back on stage again this fall in Mayer Lutheran High’s production of Cinderella. He had a ton of fun singing, dancing and “waiting”!
Eggstraordinary Science Project
Posted by familysnows on Dec 23 2008 | Tagged as: Clara, Family
Clara and her friend Celia can tell you what kind of toothpaste is best, or at least what kind has the most flouride! They had a wonderful time with their science fair project this fall and got 2nd place. Great job girls!
Elly Got Glasses
Posted by familysnows on Dec 23 2008 | Tagged as: Down syndrome Awareness, Elly, Uncategorized
Elly got glasses this fall. She does a great job of leaving them on in school. We are working on expanding that to other venues, but for now we are thrilled that she wears them in school, along with her hearing aid. She has focusing in her right eye when things get too close and the eye will sometimes cross. The opthamologist thinks that the glasses will be temporary and needed for about 3 years. We got her glasses from Specs 4 Us.
Super Girls!
Posted by familysnows on Dec 23 2008 | Tagged as: Clara, Elly, Family, Just for fun!, Uncategorized
Another Beautiful Queen!
Posted by familysnows on Oct 16 2008 | Tagged as: Down syndrome Awareness
I wouldn’t take my crown off either!!
Trig Palin has quite a following!
Posted by familysnows on Oct 16 2008 | Tagged as: Down syndrome Awareness, Elly, Family, Uncategorized
Oct. 15: NBC’s Savannah Guthrie talks about Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s focus on Down syndrome and her relationship with her baby son Trig. See the video HERE !
Cool - a blog award!
Posted by familysnows on Oct 03 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Miss Tarenne at Tarenne’s Tales gave us this award. It is our first blogging award and we are honored!! Nicole and Tarenne have been wondeful sources of inspiration and love on our journey with T21 (a.k.a. Down syndrome). I was also inspired by Nicole to begin this blog. She is an amazing person who has a fresh and honest way of sharing her family’s story. Be sure to follow her adventures with 4 girls over at All 4 My Gals. We are humbled by all the great friendships and families we have met on this wonderful journey.
Now, we would like to pass this award along to:
- The Linkerts at A Home in Mound
- Susan at This Girl is Not An Island
- Sara at It’s Always Something
Fireproof
Posted by familysnows on Oct 03 2008 | Tagged as: Family, Inspiration
Go see this movie. It’s wonderful and I recommend it to everyone. FIREPROOF is from the creators of FACING THE GIANTS and FLYWHEEL and is an action-packed, heartwarming, great resource to help strengthen and affirm marriages. It stars Kirk Cameron, an icon from my era. You’ll love it!!
Find out more at fireproofthemovie.com or fireproofmymarriage.com.
Homecoming Queen and Prom King
Posted by familysnows on Sep 30 2008 | Tagged as: Down syndrome Awareness
What do a Homecoming Queen and a Prom King have in common? Down syndrome.
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and anybody that visits my blog at all, knows that I love stories about individuals with Down syndrome. Here are a couple of stories that I have come across lately and they both have to deal with royalty! People with Down syndrome are very special!!
Beautiful Kelli Stein of Hankinson, ND was recently crowned Homecoming Queen. Her story of inclusion, love and support brought tears to my eyes. She is royal! Click HERE to see a video of her special night.
King Zach Wincent, of St. Charles, IL is now attending Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL. He is a prom king, college student, entrepreneur and part-time Target employee! His story was featured HERE on CNN.com.
To see the articles about both Kelli and Zach and to find additional links read on.
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Posted by familysnows on Sep 30 2008 | Tagged as: Down syndrome Awareness
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 30, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ –
Minnesota’s Fraser organization is national leader in serving families of children with Down syndrome.
Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s family was recently thrust into the national spotlight. Like thousands of parents across the United States, Palin has a child with Down syndrome. Thanks to organizations like Fraser, Palin’s child is growing up in a society that will provide him many opportunities. But it wasn’t always that way.
The Truth Project
Posted by familysnows on Sep 27 2008 | Tagged as: Inspiration
Greg and I had the privilege of attending a training for The Truth Project today and it was awesome! We are excited to embark on an awesome journey with 2 dear couples from church and look forward to sharing it with many more. Check out the trailer.
