Kay recently had dinner with her great aunt Denease and great uncle Jm! I’m so thankful for them and the bond they’ve built with Kay over the years. Even though they live out of state, whenever they plan a trip to Las Vegas, they make a point to visit her—and it really shows how much…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey with Kay, it’s that nothing is ever as simple as it looks on the surface. Last week, we had an unexpected and exhausting ER visit that taught me so much about how differently kids with Down syndrome can present symptoms—and how easy it is to miss…
We celebrated another wonderful Thanksgiving filled with yummy food, laughter, and friends who feel more like family. One of our neighbors joined us again this year, along with my boyfriend Tyler and one of my closest friends, Dylan. The table was overflowing with dishes, and the dessert options could have easily fed double the amount…
Over the weekend, I decided to take Kay to get her yearly photo with Santa — and this time, Maeve joined in for a few shots! We have several holiday events coming up where Santa might make an appearance, so there will be more chances for pictures, but I really wanted to make sure we…
We’re still very new to ABA, but even in this short time I’ve been able to see such a positive shift in Kay. I wanted to share an update because she is genuinely loving it. Every day she goes in smiling, and every day she comes out the same way. It’s been such a relief…
This year for Diabetes Awareness Month, I wanted to do something meaningful—something that would bring a little light to families facing a new and overwhelming diagnosis. That’s how the Type One Barbie Donation Drive was born. From now until November 30th, I’m collecting as many Type One Barbies as possible, and at the end of…
Over the weekend, we attended our second Breakthrough T1D Walk! Our first walk last year was incredibly moving, bringing together individuals, children, and adults living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) just like Kay. When I think about joining the Breakthrough T1D Walk, I feel something powerful: hope. This isn’t just another fundraiser; it’s a gathering…
In November, I take time to share, educate, and reflect during Diabetes Awareness Month. It’s a month filled with stories, advocacy, and reminders that diabetes is so much more than numbers, devices, or routines. It’s a daily reality for millions of families around the world. But within this month, there is one day that carries…
With November being Diabetes Awareness Month, the timing of the Breakthrough T1D Walk feels especially meaningful. It’s a chance to come together, raise awareness, and celebrate the strength and resilience of everyone living with diabetes — including our brave little warrior, Kay. Moments like these remind me that diabetes doesn’t define what our kids can…
Kay had her last T-Ball game of the season last weekend! There’s still one final game left, but we’ll be missing it this time — and for a great reason — we’ll be attending the Breakthrough T1D yearly walk! Since attending our very first walk last year, it’s become one of my favorite events of…
