Monthly Archives: July 2011

Let’s show the world and GQ Magazine what style really is…and beauty and NORMALCY.  I am in love with this little girl below. PLEASE RE-TWEET and/or share this page on Facebook! RT @Julians_Journey @Target proves ALL people are stylin’ including … Continue reading →

I found out through my online friend Beth @OurTypicalLife about a photo challenge happening this week called A Week in the Life (#weekinthelife) organized by Ali Edwards. I figured I’d try it MY version of it (day in the life). … Continue reading →

Today I saw that a lot of people come to my blog searching for sandal gap…I mention it in Julian Thomas’ birth story about soft markers for Down syndrome.  So I decided to do some research and find out the facts … Continue reading →

 I am a GUEST BLOGGER today at The Chronicles of Ellie Bellie Bear on the topic of depression.  Read a bit about my experience and tips for getting help. PLEASE share with anyone who might be depressed and/or friends and … Continue reading →

On memorial day weekend, we hired www.jeccadphotography.com to do a family photo shoot and a cake smash for Julian! I don’t think I ever posted the “full set” of photos for everyone’s viewing pleasure so here you go! Happy weekend everyone! … Continue reading →

This week Julian made a guest appearance on the About.com Children with Special Needs newsletter.  See the section “Share Your Special Needs Blog.”  Also my comments on the “Have Your Changed Your Job for Your Child?” are highlighted in the … Continue reading →

First, some eye candy:Next, on to a pressing issue: I just wrote the following letter to letters@gq.com: “Hello,  I hope that you please consider issuing a correction in your next print issue apologizing for the insensitive comments about Down syndrome. … Continue reading →

Mock my pants, not my sister by CHILDRENS HOSPITAL BOSTON STAFF on JULY 18, 2011 The following was written by Brian Skotko , MD, MPP, a Physician at Children’s Hospital Boston’s Down Syndrome Program. It’s in response to a feature in GQ magazine that … Continue reading →

Today’s guest post is from fellow blogger Anna Theurer (The Chronicles of Ellie Bellie Bear). Anna and I have been reading and commenting on each other’s blogs for a few months now. When I first visited her blog, I was … Continue reading →

A while ago I created a list of what I think are the best essential baby items to buy for a newborn.  Many of these we registered for on our baby shower wish list (created with Amazon Wish List, which … Continue reading →