Spring Into Action

Oh how I love the gentle breezes of spring and the sound of birds chirping outside my window.  Spring is here and along with it comes the excitement of getting out of the house and enjoying the warmer weather.  This is one thing that the whole family loves to do.  We enjoy a good bike ride or a walk around the block. Once the warmer temps arrive we all spring into action and can't wait to dust off the bikes and get moving.  One thing that me and my girl are excited about is a run coming up in June.  It is called the Color Run.  Find it here.  I have done several 5ks but never with my girl.  There is something about having a goal and working towards it and doing that with her is something I look forward to doing.  She has invited a friend to join us and honestly I think the more people that join us the funner it will be.  So this is your official invitation to join us in June.  Oh you say you have never ran before.  Perfect this run is more about getting sprayed with color than it is how fast you are.  Start training now with us.  We got out yesterday and ran/walked and my girl rode her bike.  Really it is more about getting out and doing something.  Just move that body!!  So what is your spring challenge?  Ours is the Color Run!!

This is a picture of the Color Run, I don't now these people, they just look great in paint!

World Down Syndrome Day

Today was designated World Down Syndrome Day. 3-21 signifies the fact that the 21st chromosome has three copies instead of two in people with Down syndrome.  This day is a great way for us to raise awareness and spread the word that people with Down syndrome are more alike than different.  I can't tell you how important these days of awareness are to so many of us.  We want our children to be seen and accepted for who they are.  My boy has Down syndrome but that is not who he is.  He is just like any other boy.  He likes to stomp in puddles, play ball with his sister, and wrestle with his friend at school.  He also likes to be included when his sister is playing with her friends.  Included.  We worry about inclusion in so many ways.  We want our boy to be included in school activities and we want other children to come up and say hi to our boy and to be honest I have witnessed all of this happen.  But does that mean our job is done in spreading the word?  No.  Our job will never be done.  We are succeeding with every new person that my boy meets and realizes that he matters and and that he makes a difference to the lives of others.  So today we celebrate and honor the boy that has changed his families life in so many ways.  We understand the true meaning of unconditional love.  He sees perfection when he looks at all of us.  His sister can do no wrong and if he could talk I am sure he would tell everyone he meets that she is awesome.  His sister's name is the only one that he can say.  Not mom or dad.   So we want to share with you the reason we are celebrating everyone with an extra chromosome today...because they matter and they need us to spread the word that they are more alike than different.  Join us in this day of celebration by posting your comments showing that you are helping us celebrate this day.