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Tag Archives: Down syndrome
The Glee Club sings “Good Time” On Video
I know you’re just sitting today around surfing the web or watching old movies (Lawrence of Arabia here). For a “Good Time” click the video below to see a music video produced by Bonnie Hayhurst during the recent Glee … Continue reading
Posted in concerts, disabilities, Down syndrome, Entertainment, Music, Theater
Tagged Andy, Disabilities, Down syndrome, Good Time, Lake Metroparks, Music, video
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In Print!
Many of you know I am part of a community of bloggers promoted by our local newspaper, the News-Herald. Each weekend they feature a story by one of their bloggers and this Sunday my article, Down Syndrome Awareness – Babies Grow … Continue reading
Posted in disabilities, Down syndrome, Family, Hometown news
Tagged Down syndrome, hometown, news, News-Herald, writing
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Down Syndrome Awareness – Babies Grow Up
Lately I’ve been reading through blogs and postings for October Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Most have been by parents of babies or young children. It’s a fun time. You have a cute, cuddly baby, a sweet toddler. It’s a … Continue reading
Glee Thriller at Lake Metroparks Halloween Hayride
First of all, in my opinion, Lake Metroparks is one of the gems of Lake County, Ohio. Most of you know my son Andy. Andy has Down syndrome and while he could participate in many park activities and visits the … Continue reading
Posted in disabilities, Entertainment, Fall, Family, Ohio, photography, Seasons
Tagged Adapted programming, Andy, Disabilities, Down syndrome, Family Activities, Fun, Halloween, Halloween Hayrides, Lake Metroparks
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Music Therapy Camp – fun, fun fun!
I am reposting this because we need your help! This project is currently in 34th place – it needs to be in the top 10 by July 31 to be funded. Please vote daily. Re-blog, post to your Facebook, anything … Continue reading
Posted in Down syndrome, Music, photography
Tagged Down syndrome, Music, Pepsi Refresh, Therapy, Vote
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Our graduate!
He made it! After so many years of hard work, perseverance AND fun, my son Andy graduated from Mentor High School! We had a great day with friends and family. The ceremony was lovely and we all shed a tear. … Continue reading
Posted in Down syndrome, Family, Graduation, Ohio, photography
Tagged Down syndrome, Family, Graduation, Mentor High School, Ohio
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Motherhood = Letting go, a little at a time
It’s no secret that motherhood is a process of letting go. From the beginning when they propel themselves from our bodies, each step our childrend take away from us gets bigger and bigger. First day of daycare, first day in kindergarten, … Continue reading
Posted in Down syndrome, Family, Ohio, photography
Tagged Developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, Family, Letting go, life skiils, motherhood, photography
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We introduce Andy to Elvis – with mixed results
We look for the “King” at the Rock Hall Andy went shopping with his Grandma while he was staying with her between Christmas and New Year’s and he came home with an Elvis Presley CD – Elvis: 30 #1 Hits. … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, Down syndrome, Family, Music, Ohio, photography, Review, Travel, winter
Tagged Dance, Down syndrome, Elvis Presley, Family, Music, Ohio, photography, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Travel
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Andy’s Story – Growing Up with Down Syndrome
In recognition of October being National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, this story is about my son Andy… This month Andy will hit a milestone – he will enter the world of work. No more school, he will be a working … Continue reading
Posted in Down syndrome, Family, photography
Tagged Developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, Family, mental retardation, photography
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Pizza, a movie and a guest chef
Friday night is traditionally pizza/movie night at our house. We sometimes get take-out pizza but the last few weeks we made our own. Tonight’s guest chef is ……………… drumroll……………………………….. Andy is a trained pizza maker, having apprenticed at Breakers Cafe … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Down syndrome, Family, Food
Tagged Andy, Cooking, Down syndrome, Family, Food, Fun
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North Coast Muse 