Even though I bill this blog as a series of “warts and all” snapshots of our life, I often wonder if that is how you perceive it. Sometimes I think the answer is yes – many of you have expressed appreciation for my honesty and laughed with (at?) me over poo stories. But on the [...]
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Welcome! My name is Andi.
I'm an ordinary mom with extraordinary kids, living an ordinary yet extraordinary life. Join me as I navigate the waters of life with a daughter with cerebral palsy, a son with Down syndrome, an adventurous husband, a wild Westie, a rescued Schnoodle, a camera, and a worn out pair of running shoes.
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Sarah Kate was our miracle baby, born too early and way too small for comfort. She was a fighter from Day One and doesn't know the meaning of quit. Oh, and she's hilarious to boot.
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The name Nathan is derived from Nathaniel, which means "gift from God" and he is just that - in more ways that one. He's joyful, devious, sneaky, and yes, his eyes really are that blue.
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Mr. Andi is pretty visible in real life, so he prefers to keep a lower profile online. He is an avid reader of the blog, so I'm taking a chance that he won't notice that I've put his photo up! Mr. Andi loves anything outdoorsy - fishing, hunting, you name it.
Read posts about Mr. Andi. 
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Look Who Brought Their Sunshine
- { I love, love, love this, and you know what? I can relate SO WELL. One... } – Jun 18, 5:40 PM
- { You bring me to tears yet again! You have a gift with words. You make... } – Jun 18, 12:02 PM
- { I think stories like this show that you are a true prayer warrior. Every mom... } – Jun 18, 11:36 AM
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} – Jun 18, 9:26 AM - { In tears...again! I have those same fears. The future is uncertain for Carson. We have... } – Jun 18, 9:16 AM
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For her 10th birthday, Sarah Kate asked her friends to donate to Dayna's fund in lieu of gifts. She chose Dayna because she has Down syndrome and her (soon to be) adoptive older sibling has cerebral palsy.