Welcome to our blog about Julian’s journey down the path of life. Julian was born on June 5, 2010 and diagnosed with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) at birth. I started this blog in January 2011 to give friends and family updates about Julian’s open heart surgery (1/4/11) and now I have kept blogging about how life has been and will be for me, Tom and Julian. Thank you for your love and support!
Educational Apps for Toddlers and Kids, Free & Inexpensive
Anderson crawling 6 mo. 1 wk old
My little musician
Julian Speech Development 26 months
Detailed Report: Julian 2 Year Evaluation
Tom's Garden June 2012
Nursery Photos-We're ready baby boy #2!
What Happens at a 2 yr Early Intervention Evaluation?
Julian 2nd Birthday PHOTO BOMB !
Julian Post-Surgery Update
PHOTOS: Julian's Completed Big Boy Room!
New Belly Shot & Cast Your Bets on Weight/Delivery Date!
Julian's New Big Boy Room In Progress!
Tom's Garden April 2012
Top of the Mornin' To Ya!
27 Weeks Belly Shot & VIDEO: Julian Signing at 21 months
Letters from You - In Celebration of 3/21 World Ds Day!!
PHOTO BOMB: Julian at Daycare (12 - 18 months old)
Sign Language Julian Knows at 19.5 months (20 words)
Julian developmental update (18 months!)
The last & BEST photo update! (Aug. '10 to Aug '11)
YEP, EVEN MORE PHOTOS! Eye Surgery & My Birthday 10.13.11
EVEN MORE PHOTOS - LINC Fall Fair, Wilson & Wright-Locke Farms
LONG OVERDUE PHOTOS!! Sept 10-11 Cape Cod
Expectations, Music and Blocks!
Featured in "Changing Perceptions" article on RebelMom.com
My thoughts on prenatal blood testing for Down syndrome
How to make a "sign language helper" for school/daycare/caregivers!
Julian walking w/push toy at 15 months
31 for 21 Blog Challenge, I'm In, Join Me?
Best ideas for toddler finger foods - LIST
What is Down syndrome? 3 Types, FAQs, Recent PHOTOS
Target proves that ALL people are stylin', including those with Down syndrome. Take that GQ Magazine!
Coping with Depression: Recognize the Signs & Getting Help
PHOTOS: Birthday cake smash & family portraits
My letter to GQ re: hurtful Down syndrome comments
What is "Style Down syndrome?" Dr. Skotko explains (response to GQ article)
What is SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) & how do you treat it?
Julian's stats at 13 mo, what he eats, what he does
Julian's girlfriend Khloe Elizabeth Retelle | b. 6.30.2010 - d.7.1.2011
My grandpa Julius Sonneborn b.1915 - d.2011
"I love you Dada!" Julian's My Great Story (NDSS)
Birthday bash, take ONE!
Julian Thomas: A Birth Story
Troublemaker!
Spring is here!
Gretchen's story
Just standin' in my crib...
Sitting, grabbing, standing (practice)
Storm Trooper
Let it Go
Welcome to Holland
New Heart, New Julian
Sign Language
Carrots, Cats, Corcorans & Cold
Taking the first step
Discharge Day!
Reflections of the Past
Monkeys and Manicures
New onesie, new day
Better now
Tough night
Video: Surgery Day
Holding Julian Again!
Life Inside The ICU
In Sync with the Universe
Happy Faces!!
Our Day So Far...
Julian Goes To The OR
Pre-Op Day Details (Mon January 3)
Suspending Reality
The 411 on Julian's Surgery
Julian's Journey
Bill and Ria
Yo Mamma Mamma
A Perfect Lily
Got Down syndrome
Amys Ramblings and Reflections
And then there were three...
Baby in Beantown
Life itself changes the 'Meaning of Life'
Opposite Kids
Audrey and Stella's Playground
Life with Bubba and Chicky
My Schtub
Fun at Home with Master Dillon
The Bates Model
Ella Grace with the Pretty Face
Barriers, Bridges and Books
Life with Annelies
Caring 4 Caydence
The Road Less Traveled
The Chronicles of Ellie Bellie Bear
Everything and Nothing from Essex
Ailts Family
Monkey Musings
It's Good. It's Bad. It's Ugly.
Jaidin's Journey
Our Unexpected Love
Doozeedad
Our Chili Little Tribe
Ben's Blessing
Pudge and Biggie
I am so glad that J’s got such strong parents. He’s really quite lucky. And for some reason, you guys have been blessed with J and his challenges. I think that makes J and you two even better prepared to be wonderful loving parents as J grows up to be as fun and cool and his parents.