Wow!! They started with the Pledge of Allegiance and went on to sing at least 12 songs!! Talk about cool! She was amazing! This was the same class that had some parents questioning if GiGi "belonged" in their school. So it was great to see her do so much better than some of the other kids! When that happened I was hurt beyond words. In fact, the very next day is when I committed myself to the national "i have a voice" traveling gallery project. Though I knew I couldn't (shouldn't) take on such a huge project these parents left me no choice. I can only hope and pray for their "perfect" children.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
St. Annes last day of school performance!
Wow!! They started with the Pledge of Allegiance and went on to sing at least 12 songs!! Talk about cool! She was amazing! This was the same class that had some parents questioning if GiGi "belonged" in their school. So it was great to see her do so much better than some of the other kids! When that happened I was hurt beyond words. In fact, the very next day is when I committed myself to the national "i have a voice" traveling gallery project. Though I knew I couldn't (shouldn't) take on such a huge project these parents left me no choice. I can only hope and pray for their "perfect" children.
I can read!!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
I love summer!!!
You can tell summer is here when the Hannah Montana CD is blaring at 7:30 am and the kids are outside playing in their pajamas before 8!! I love it!
"When Vincie came into our lives we had no idea what a blessing he would be and how he would bring our family together in the truest sense you can imagine. When you're pregnant thinking of having a baby with Down Syndrome is the scariest and most taboo thing and when it happened to us we were shocked and a bit scared of the unknown. My sister, who has been Nancy's friend for years and a part of Gigi's Playhouse from the beginning was actually excited and happy for us. Her reaction was confusing to us at first but we didn't know what she knew - how absolutely amazing these little angels are. I feel like God gave us Vince as a gift. Down Syndrome awareness is so important for the quality of life for families, friends and children with Down Syndrome. We are excited to give Vince a good life and let him shower us with happiness as he's already done in his 8 months of life."
Friday, May 16, 2008
Finish last post!
Mother's day weekend!
Yes, that says "We love you Grandma" but it was for my Mom! (Don't start my nasty little friends!)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The "good game" line up!!
OK, Seriously...You know she has to be the cool one with her hat on backwards! When we did our team pictures they said she should wear hers that way because it is so her! (Couldn't have anything to do with her "cool chick attitude" could it??)
I think this is every kids favorite part of t-ball! (mine to because it means another game over!)
OUCH!!
Launched our traveling gallery at the Loyola University Museum of Art!!
The first picture is of photographer Thomas Balsamo, me, our Executive Director Jenni VonTobel, gallery project manager Lisa Schuh and Steven Bagby our partner in crime! The second is Steven walking out of the room right before we opened the doors to the public and the third is the people drinking wine, eating delicious food and taking in the incredible gallery!!