Wednesday, October 1, 2014
It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
Well, I've been a failure at blogging lately….who am I kidding. To say that it has been sporadic since we brought Brendan home from the hospital would be a little more accurate. I started the blog after Brendan was born because I figured that it would be an easier way to keep our family and friends, and anyone one else who cared, up to date on Brendan's battle to come home. At least I met the goal there! Then blogging became something to do to keep memories of our family, stories and pictures and good little black mailing bits that could be brought out many years later!
Today, October 1, 2014, it's hard to believe that they little fighting Irishman is almost 7!?! How did that all go by so quickly? We won't talk about how The Princess is closing in on double digits and the Littlest Kilbride is in Kindergarten??? Yikes!!!
I digress…back to the reason of the blog for today…. Just about 7 years ago we were brought into the Down syndrome family, and boy have we learned a lot! We are still learning, advocating, and stumbling and bumbling along the way, but we have learned that we are not alone. You have been on this journey with us, and so have so many other families that we have never met. So this month I am going to attempt to blog something everyday in support of Down Syndrome Awareness month and also in support of 31 for 21..other bloggers who will post everyday of the month (31) in support of the third copy of the 21st chromosome. Some days won't be about our journey…some days you'll be overloaded, but hey..I'm just trying to set a goal here!
So, click on the 31 for 21 button on the right side of the page and check out some of the other blogs there!
Happy October!!!
Today, October 1, 2014, it's hard to believe that they little fighting Irishman is almost 7!?! How did that all go by so quickly? We won't talk about how The Princess is closing in on double digits and the Littlest Kilbride is in Kindergarten??? Yikes!!!
I digress…back to the reason of the blog for today…. Just about 7 years ago we were brought into the Down syndrome family, and boy have we learned a lot! We are still learning, advocating, and stumbling and bumbling along the way, but we have learned that we are not alone. You have been on this journey with us, and so have so many other families that we have never met. So this month I am going to attempt to blog something everyday in support of Down Syndrome Awareness month and also in support of 31 for 21..other bloggers who will post everyday of the month (31) in support of the third copy of the 21st chromosome. Some days won't be about our journey…some days you'll be overloaded, but hey..I'm just trying to set a goal here!
So, click on the 31 for 21 button on the right side of the page and check out some of the other blogs there!
Happy October!!!
Monday, June 2, 2014
Colleen's Graduation
Since a celebration isn't really a celebration until we have given it the Kilbride spin….. We now present to you Colleen Kilbride's Graduation Ceremony….
Saturday, March 22, 2014
World Down Syndrome Day 2014
A HUGE heartfelt Thank You to everyone who participated in World Down Syndrome Day 2014. We know that getting the word out about Down Syndrome will reduce the stigma, the fears, the looks and the stares. Because of your actions the world is a better place for all people….
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Sick of Frozen yet…
…oh well…
This is the performance that I came home to last night. Please make note of all of the theatrical elements…including the light cues at the beginning…
This is the performance that I came home to last night. Please make note of all of the theatrical elements…including the light cues at the beginning…
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
#Giving Tuesday
Christmas is the season of giving, so what better way to celebrate than giving a gift that keeps on giving!
Today is the second annual Giving Tuesday, do you know what it is? It's the day to give, whether through monetary donations to non profits or giving of your time or material goods. Do you want to give today and cross of a gift from your Christmas list?? How about make a donation in honor of someone to a cause that is close to their heart, or to yours? It's the perfect gift for that hard buy for person, and besides can't we all do with a little less stuff??
Need some ideas??
Down Syndrome Guild of Kansas City
Our family LOVES this organization!! They do so much for families and for people with Down Syndrome...check them out to see how your donation can help!
Fisher House Foundation
Bryan and I were residents of the Fisher House at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio for 6 weeks after Brendan was born. It was a roof over our heads for no cost. Fisher Houses are located all across the country at military instillations to help military families in time of need while a family member is undergoing medical treatments.
Wounded Warrior Project
WWP serves to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women; help severely injured service members aid and assist each other; and provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.
Donors Choose
Teachers are amazing, I should know since I'm related to one! Donors Choose is web site where teachers ask for funding for their projects in their classrooms. You can search for a classroom project in your area by typing in your zip code!
I'm sure you also have ideas of your own, so why not?
Today is the second annual Giving Tuesday, do you know what it is? It's the day to give, whether through monetary donations to non profits or giving of your time or material goods. Do you want to give today and cross of a gift from your Christmas list?? How about make a donation in honor of someone to a cause that is close to their heart, or to yours? It's the perfect gift for that hard buy for person, and besides can't we all do with a little less stuff??
Need some ideas??
Down Syndrome Guild of Kansas City
Our family LOVES this organization!! They do so much for families and for people with Down Syndrome...check them out to see how your donation can help!
Fisher House Foundation
Bryan and I were residents of the Fisher House at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio for 6 weeks after Brendan was born. It was a roof over our heads for no cost. Fisher Houses are located all across the country at military instillations to help military families in time of need while a family member is undergoing medical treatments.
Wounded Warrior Project
WWP serves to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women; help severely injured service members aid and assist each other; and provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.
Donors Choose
Teachers are amazing, I should know since I'm related to one! Donors Choose is web site where teachers ask for funding for their projects in their classrooms. You can search for a classroom project in your area by typing in your zip code!
I'm sure you also have ideas of your own, so why not?
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