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October 16, 2013
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You make beautiful things…

October is Down syndrome awareness month.  A whole month dedicated to celebrating the special extra chromosome that Jack and 400,000 other people were born with!!  Awaren

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September 29, 2013
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6 months…Times Square…Obladi oblada…Step UP

One half year.  6 months.  I can not believe that it has gone so quickly, and yes I know I did state this same sentence in my 5 month update.  I seriously am in awe

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September 10, 2013
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Everybody Matters

It’s the second week of school and we are all settling into a routine.  The boys are doing a great job at daycare and I am so thankful for the love and the learning envi

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August 24, 2013
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5 months…Jack in NYC…Hi Ho…off to work I go…

Wow, five months.  I seriously can’t believe that it’s been five months since we met our sweet Jack.  I missed the 4 month update…probably too busy watc

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July 21, 2013
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Enjoy this day…

I contacted K’s mom and asked her if we could go on a walk.  (K has Down syndrome and I had the pleasure of babysitting her and her sisters in college).  K’s

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July 1, 2013
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Three months old

                                             Sorry for the delay

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June 14, 2013
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Be strong and courageous.

This Sunday we are dedicating Jack at church.  Child dedication at our church is an opportunity for Chris and I to publicly commit our desire to raise and submit Jack to God&#

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June 3, 2013
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Two month appointment and Jogging for Jack

Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. So I am kind of exhausted.  I had to go back to work these last two weeks of school because of insurance, but thankfully it’

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May 21, 2013
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I have called you by name; you are Mine.

 I have called you by name; you are Mine.  Isaiah 43:1 As I was rocking Jack to sleep last night, I glanced over at the picture frame that was given to me from a friend t

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May 10, 2013
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Siblings & 47 strings

Six weeks ago, Jack joined our family.  He is such a good baby.  He is so content and a great sleeper at night.  I am still holding my breath that he could surprise

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