Encouragement

Nothing speaks encouragement like three girlfriends traveling eight hours round trip to spend less than an hour with a sick woman to pray, hold her puke bucket and run fingers through her hair until she falls asleep.

(Bump) Coming Soon to a Magazine Stand Near You!

We were disappointed to learn that the magazine has bumped our story...they're telling us maybe May or June of 2012. We will let you know as soon as we know for sure.

Tricia, Gwyneth and I spent yesterday evening with David and Tammy Molnar. In case you don't know, David is an incredible photographer and a childhood friend. David was asked to shoot us (actually, mostly Tricia) for a magazine article about our (Tricia's) story which is scheduled to be published this December. We'll post more info about what magazine soon!

In the meantime, check out David's Website, Blog and Facebook Page!

Nate

Pink & Brown Day Photos

Thanks to everyone who participate. Several people put photos on Facebook as well, but I don't want to use those photos as I wasn't given permission to do so. Gwyneth had a great birthday, definitely the best ever!







Nate

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

For the past 2+ years, since shortly after we arrived home from the hospital, Gwyneth has had some very special people in her life. A group of therapists and teachers have been coming to our house each week to work with Gwyneth and help her grow and learn as she overcomes her developmental delays.

There isn't any way that we can thank these women for the impact they have made on Gwyneth and our family. Gwyneth fell in love with each of them and would look forward to each and every visit. To her, it was play time, but Tricia and I can see the difference that each session made in Gwyneth's development.

When she turned three a few weeks ago, Gwyneth officially graduated from the care of each of these women and transitioned into a special pre-school at a local elementary school for children with disabilities. We are truly going to miss our time with them each week, and we know that they will miss Gwyneth. To do what little we could to say "thank you", we took this incredible group out to eat last week, and snapped a few photos so that Gwyneth will be able to remember forever.

Miss Donna, speech therapy

Miss Heather, hard of hearing teacher

Miss Tanya, physical therapy

Miss Jenn, occupational therapy

Nate

Christmas Dance Party!

Four little cousins and a friend, dancing together on Christmas night.

Nate

Have Yourself an Ugly Little Christmas!

This past Monday night, a few of our small groups from church got together for an "Ugly Christmas Sweater Party". For those who might not know, this is basically your normal Christmas party, made 10 times more fun because everyone is asked to wear an ugly Christmas sweater (is there such thing as a not ugly Christmas sweater?). Both of the groups that hosted this party are "mommy" groups, and just about everyone came, including husbands, and including about 30 children. To add to the fun, ColemanShots and I set up a photo booth...probably the best party ever.

My sister's family...

My uncle and aunt...

"Real men in womens sweaters"

Mustaches make any photo better...

I hope your Christmas season is as fun as ours!

Nate

Pumpkin Time!

We went to the pumpkin patch last week with some friends. Yes, the same patch we went to the past two years (check this out!).

Hay ride to the patch.

Picking out our pumpkins.

Hanging with friends basically doubles the fun.

Gwyneth and LK munching on some apples.

These next few are my favorites.

Nate