Summer time...

It has been a month since I last posted something. That bugs me! I really wanted to post at least once a week. I made a commitment to blog and share-because the first year after Kamryn was born, I craved seeing families living life. My life felt shattered and it gave me hope to see families, who had children with Down syndrome, smiling, playing and living. That time of sadness and despair in my life seems so far away. I get frustrated because my memory is fading and there are moments I think to myself, it wasn't that bad. But it was. I have shared in previous posts, the depth of my sadness and fears, and they were real. And it HURT. So I want to write, post pictures and share, in case just one mom finds this blog and can gather a little hope.

Not only are we in the middle of a glorious summer, we have had some important meetings with Kamryn's therapist and case workers and are preparing to transition from Early Start support to school support. This is huge and I must write and share about that. But not tonight. :)

Tonight it's all about summer! As the girls get older (I can't stand that they keep growing), I find myself loving summer more and more. I can find great things to love about all the seasons. I find summer to be the needed break from all the activities taking place the rest of the year. It is a time to breath deeper, relax and spend time doing things we can't seem to squeeze in the rest of the year. We have been to the park, zoo, beach, playing in the back yard until dark and to our favorite summer hot spot...Palm Springs! And we are only half way through!

Palm Springs:













I conquered my fear and we took a tram ride up the mountain. WE LOVED IT! OK, not everyone...poor Kamryn :(






















Summer, summer, summer time. Time to sit back and unwind. (That song is classic)!

Kamryn's Krew 2011

The Buddy Walk is a national Walk program created by National Down Syndrome Society to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Downs syndrome and to raise funds for local and national initiatives that support people with Down syndrome and their families.

Our Buddy Walk is an event that includes games, crafts, face painting and lunch. Toward the end of the event all the participates gather for a ceremonial Walk around the park. This year was our second year participating in our local Buddy Walk and Festival.

It was a beautiful day and once again we were joined by several family and friends. I know I should not brag but KAMRYN'S KREW ROCKS!!!






























My eyes have been opened to many things I did not see before Kamryn was born. At the beginning of this journey I was devastated. I was heart broken that my child was born with an extra chromosome. I have come to realize that whether you have 46 or 47 chromosomes your life is just as important, just as amazing, and just as beautiful. I am thankful that I have been given four girls to raise and share my life with. I continue to learn and grow everyday because of them. I wouldn't trade my journey for the world.