Ruby has the flu and the benefits of Signing Time

My family has been so sick with the Flu this week.I was hoping Ruby wouldn't get it but she finally did. For Christmas I got her the 'Family,Feelings,and Fun' DVD ,one of the signs on that DVD is the sign for sick.Well,Ruby has been letting us all know how rotten she feels by signing sick when we look at her and she says "kick" with a pouty face. I can't say enough how great the Signing Time video's are for helping with communication and speech.I started sitting Ruby in front of those video's when she was a tiny baby and I have lost count of how many signs she knows now.
Ruby gets so excited when I buy her a new Signing Time DVD.I bought her a new one recently when she had to have tubes put in her ears.I thought it would cheer her up the day of the procedure.I just loved seeing the surprised look on her face.She kept saying "Signs,signs.Watch!" She learns new signs within minutes after starting to watch.

Here are a couple of pics of my sweet sick princess.

A perfect fit for those with Down syndrome - The Globe and Mail

A grandmother designs clothing for people with Down syndrome. A perfect fit for those with Down syndrome - The Globe and Mail

Teenager with Down syndrome competes with Saucon Valley High School swim team | lehighvalleylive.com

Another great story of a young man with Down syndrome. Teenager with Down syndrome competes with Saucon Valley High School swim team lehighvalleylive.com

A 25 year old man with Down syndrome Runs a Restaurant

This young man is amazing to me.I want to go to New Mexico and eat in his restaurant.I would love for my whole family to get to meet him.How wonderful that his parents helped him to do this.
You can follow the link I'm going to share and read the story.In one of the comments the commenter says,"We eat at Tim's Place at least twice a month. The food is wonderful and the service is great. We have come to know Tim and expect our hugs every time we go there. The entire family is an inspiration to all of us."
Here's the link: Tim's Place:A dream followed

Tim's Place: A dream followed: krqe.com

Nazi Persecution of the Mentally and Physically Disabled

Very interesting to read the history of what happened to the mentally handicapped in Nazi Germany.I think that we have some of the same veiws on "useless life" in America today. Nazi Persecution of the Mentally and Physically Disabled leave me a comment on what you think after reading this article.

Dancer With Down Syndrome Bags First Place In Contest - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

Dancer With Down Syndrome Bags First Place In Contest - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

Older Child Adoption

I have such a heart for older children with Down syndrome who need to be adopted , but for now we don't qualify financially to be able to adopt.What I can do is share with you the beautiful children who are available for adoption.Are you this little girls forever family?

Isn't she beautiful! Her name is Wednesday and she was born in January, of 2003. Please,go here to Reece's Rainbow  and find out more about her.

My Brother's Life: Very Valuable Despite Down Syndrome | LifeNews.com

My Brother's Life: Very Valuable Despite Down Syndrome LifeNews.com

Fun at the park

I was sitting at the computer this afternoon and my girls  and little boy came to me and wanted to go to the park.Ruby even got in on it,she said,"Mom,park?" She then ran and got her shoes and socks.Well,needless to say my husband and I couldn't resist such cuteness. Here are some pics of our fun at the park.The last two pictures show how upset Ruby was about having to leave the park to go home. :)

Faith Set Free: One Less Orphan Fundraiser

Go take a look at this fundraiser!There are some wonderful prizes and you get to help bring a precious little girl home to her family. Faith Set Free: One Less Orphan Fundraiser



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Wordless Wednesday 2012

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