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It’s On

Monday, December 12, 2011

We’re coming home today! Yay! So technically, as you’re reading this I’m probably not even home yet, but with the magic of the internet I can post in the future and it’s like your reading it hot off the press…which again, the future, no presses…crazy. But now that we’re (almost) home I’m ready for full...

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Checking In

Friday, December 9, 2011

obligatory cousins-in-the-bathtub picture We’ve been having a great time so far on vacay. I’ve seen family and friends, the local sights and I’ve eaten my way through town. Not bad I say. As mentioned earlier I don’t have a special needs spotlight for today, however I thought I’d share a link that’s sure to open...

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Early Christmas Vacay

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

My mom has a knack for picking out holiday decorations that I love, like these vintage trees above. Bright teal scarves with rabbit fur balls around the edge? Not so much. But holiday decorations… she nails it. (We can laugh about that now right mom?) Welp, we’re headed out of town for a not...

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Sewing Frenzy

Monday, December 5, 2011

I did it! I finished the Toddler Boy Messenger Bags and they are now available in the shop! I wanted to get these done in plenty of time for Christmas and after an all day sewing frenzy I finally got these guys finished. I actually redesigned the dimensions a little and even made...

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Special Needs Spotlight: Presley

Friday, December 2, 2011

I feel like such a lucky Momma! I have 2 beautiful girls, Presley and Charlotte, who my hubby and I love sooo much! Presley has was born with SMARD, though she was not diagnosed until she was 2 years old, and by that time we were pregnant with Charlotte. Although Charlotte does not have SMARD,...

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AlyDecember 2, 2011 - 4:14 pm
this family is amazing! what an attitude and what a beautiful family.ReplyCancel
JillbertDecember 2, 2011 - 5:39 pm
Another wonderful Special Needs Spotlight! I fall in love a bit each Friday with the darling children you spotlight. Presley is no exception — just look at that sparkling & happy girl! Thank you for introducing us all to these amazing kids and their families.ReplyCancel
KayliDecember 2, 2011 - 6:14 pm
These spotlights are so amazing. These kids and parents are awesome. And I think one of the main things they teach me is gratitude. On days that I have read through a spotlight, I usually have more intensity when I say my prayers and express gratitude for my children's healthy bodies and bright minds.ReplyCancel
The Colbys... written by ErinDecember 2, 2011 - 11:51 pm
Such a BEAUTIFUL little thing!! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
erinDecember 3, 2011 - 2:43 am
amazing people! Thanks for sharing about your sweet little girl. She is gorgeous. and you have such a positive outlook on life! Thanks for the spotlightReplyCancel
JenDecember 3, 2011 - 3:32 am
this was beautiful. in that picture of presley with her sister, the first thing that i noticed was the brightness in her eyes, and her gorgeous smile. she truly must be a blessing to her family…

thanks, miggy, for posting these spotlights. i really look forward to reading them.ReplyCancel
Linda P.December 3, 2011 - 12:18 pm
Thank you so much, Mindy and Miggy! Presley is just beautiful, and I relate to so much of what Mindy said as I deal with my own special needs young adult son. I totally agree with what she said at the end of her post about withholding judgment.

And yes, I've been there with the clueless kids who innocently say something insensitive. I try to turn it around.

Child: "Why can't he talk?"
Me: "Oh, he can talk!"
Child: "Not really."
(My son's speech is often very hard to understand and he has difficulties expressing what he wants to say.)
Me: "Oh, and he also knows a lot of sign language!
(Then I proceed to engage my son in showing the child some of the signs he knows! Yes, you do learn to maneuver those awkward conversations into something positive!)

I will check out this blog, for sure. A big thank you to Mindy for her encouragement to me!ReplyCancel
Presley & Charlotte GleasonDecember 4, 2011 - 8:55 pm
Thank you Miggy for sharing our story! And thank you for sharing so many others stories!! And thank you for all the nice comments and compliments! It's amazing to be able to be able to share our story and have others be so kind and us getting to feel and see that support and love from people we have never met!!! Thank you!!!!ReplyCancel
mjDecember 6, 2011 - 2:03 am
that little presley is all sorts of beautiful! thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

Random Stuff

Thursday, December 1, 2011

These days I can’t go anywhere without the 3 B’s, as pictured above. Baby, blanky and bear–which is what we call her pacifier with the giant panda attached to it. When I feed her in the morning or before nap it’s baby! baby! baby! which means I now have to juggle 2 babies during feeding time....

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Camo

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Notice anything interesting about this picture? (besides the bad lighting?) How about now? How about now? Yes that would be Princess Sparkle in head-to-toe black camouflage. About a week ago she went in her room, changed into all black–black tights over the head being the pièce de résistance–and waited until we noticed her. Which...

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