Recently, I was watching one of my favorite Christmas movies, called “The Family Stone.” In a poignant scene, a son introduces his girlfriend to the family during Christmas. As they gather around the dinner table, the conversation takes an unexpected turn when the topic of one son being gay arises. The mom, in a…
We celebrated Kay’s third birthday a bit early on Saturday, December 16th. Her birthday celebration was filled with friends, laughter, and a special surprise guest – Elsa! Since Kay was about a year old, Kay has adored the movie Frozen, making it the perfect theme for her birthday party this year. The joy on…
Last month, Kay underwent an evaluation with Child Find, a program that assists in placing children with diverse abilities in appropriate school settings. Child Find extends its services to children aged three or older, even those not yet enrolled in school. Due to Kay being born with Down Syndrome, she qualified for Early Intervention Services.…
Kay has had a packed holiday season so far! On Saturday, December 9th, Kay got to see Santa again! My parents and I took Kay to a local coffee shop called Dig It! Coffee Co. I first learned about Dig It when Kay was a year old. I can’t recall exactly how I discovered it,…
On Saturday, December 2nd, Kay, and I joined my boyfriend, Spencer, and his son, Ethan, to witness a delightful Christmas parade! Kay had a blast, reveling in the diverse characters and lively dancing. The organizers even added a touch of magic with fake snow, although Kay seemed a bit uncertain about it. Kay’s affection for…
December. Can you believe it’s already December? This year has truly flown by! Kay has resumed her weekly therapies! We took a little break previously, and now Kay is back at it, engaging in Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy every week. You should see the enthusiasm with which Kay walks into the building…
On Sunday, November 26th, my mom, and I had the pleasure of attending the 35th annual Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada’s Festival of Trees and Lights gala! Being able to attend such an amazing event this year, while being a board member of this organization, made everything even more special! The evening was…
Being a board member of the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada has been such an eye-opening experience these last few months. I haven’t been a board member for long, but it’s really helped open my eyes even more than they already were. My role as a board member of DSOSN includes overseeing the welcoming…
Why do we advocate? That’s such a broad question. You’ll come to find that I write about advocating and the importance of it quite frequently. We advocate to ensure that our kids can live a quality, happy life that they deserve – a life like yours and mine. We advocate so that those with different…
Thanksgiving 2023 proved to be an eventful affair! Kay, my parents, my boyfriend, Spencer, and I gathered for lunch at my parents’ house, where a delicious spread awaited us-smoked brisket, green bean casserole, stuffing, rolls, and mashed potatoes. Kay, being a somewhat selective eater, stuck to mashed potatoes and rolls. Toddlers, right? Lol. After enjoying…
