Archive for June, 2008

Lose The Training Wheels

Lose The Training Wheels

A couple weeks ago the DSAGSL sponsored it third annual Lose The Training Wheels Bike camp, or as I call it LTTW.  LTTW is an amazing program that teaches kids (and adults) with developmental disabilities how to ride a typical bike.  This might not sound amazing to those of you who do not have...
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Buddy Walk – St. Louis 2008

Buddy Walk – St. Louis 2008

I finally got around to uploading the few photos I have from the 2008 St. Louis Buddy Walk.  The Walk itself was a great event and wonderfully successful!  Just under 3,000 people came out on a hot Sunday morning to walk and celebrate Down syndrome. Olivia and Mia took a break at the rest...
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UCCC Dance Party

UCCC Dance Party

The University City Children’s Center Family Organization held its first ever Dance Party.  There was a DJ (complete with disco ball), food, decorations, a jazz band, and lots of dancing.  It was quite fun and an over all great event. Olivia had fun dancing with Miss Kris, but Mia did not want to leave...
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Olivia reading

Olivia reading

Yesterday Olivia was sitting on the front porch reading and just looked so cute. I took a couple more photos of Olivia, but she was real happy with me jumping around her with a camera.   Then Mia got upset for some reason and took off running.   She stopped, eventually.
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Underwear Hat = Typical Mia

Underwear Hat = Typical Mia

We say that Mia dances to the beat of a different drummer, but often have difficulties with specific examples that express exactly what Mia does to make her so unique. Well tonight we have a great example. As the girls were getting ready for bed Jennifer told Mia to put on her pajamas and...
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