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After being told I would never be able to have children, I am now a stay-at-home Mommy to Maddie who happens to have Down Syndrome. I've been married 16 years to my best friend, having the time of my life. Thanks for stopping by and sharing in our little journey through life.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Maddie's New Word

Last month, we began taking Maddie to a Speech Therapist.
Best decision ever!
It's only been a month, but she's making huge steps toward progress!

We are not focused on articulation at this point.
We are focusing more on vocalization.
Any kind of vocalization is good.
Vowel sounds, animal sounds...
it's all good.  

But we get really excited when new words pop up!
Like today.
Her new word?
"A-mote"  



perhaps we've been watching a little too much T.V.?  
but hey, at least it's helping her speech!! ; ) 

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Maddie's Hat

Maddie loves to play with her baby dolls.  
She just has an unconventional way of doing it!


The cow says, "MOOOO!"

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Backyard Pics

Just a couple of pictures I took in the backyard the other day.  
She's getting so big!





Monday, October 22, 2012

A Dandelion-Blowing Kind of Day

Happy Monday!  


The weather has been so beautiful the last few days, it makes me want to find dandelions and blow to my heart's content!!

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Photographic Elements

So, last Friday night before the rehearsal, we had some time to kill.  
Isn't that a strange phrase?  
Why so violent : )  

I really didn't want to kill time, but just put him to good use so I grabbed my camera.

Actually, I was thrilled to have the time.  
It's been a while since I've been able to just take leisurely pics since the 'ole business came into my life.  

An hour with my camera scoping out a new location is like the equivalent of a refreshing week's vacation on a beautiful remote island.  
It does wonders for my soul.  
I wanted to find as many photographic elements as I could.  

Fill the Frame with the Subject

 Parallel Lines

 Interesting Angles 

Reflection
  
Depth
  
Contrast

Framing

Foreground/Background
  
Repetition/Pattern
  
All this in ONE location!!  
How awesome is photography?!  

Saturday, October 20, 2012

The Best Pictures of the Night

I have a little secret!

I love these pictures, but I didn't take them : )  



Kyle did!!

And these were the best pictures of the night of Doug and Shana's awesome wedding.   

Way to go, honey!!









you win