“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” -Scott Hamilton

"The only disability in life is a bad attitude." - Scott Hamilton

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Tim's Place

What is Tim's Place?

Opened in May 2010, Tim's Place is a resturant in Albuquerque, New Mexico opened by Tim Harris, a 25 year old young man with Down Syndrome. Tim worked throughout high school as a host at Red Robin. Here is a short bio about Tim that I pulled from the Tim's Place website.



"The famous quote from Walt Disney, "If youcan dream it, you can do it" has been the driving force behind the life of Tim Harris. Born in 1986 with Down Syndrome, Tim's life has been defined by exceding expectations.



As a 2004 graduate of Eldorado High School in Alburquque, New Mexico, Tim was elected homecoming king by th highest margin of votes in school history. During gradulation week, Tim was also voted Student of the Year by th administration, faculty, and staff.
In the fall of 2004, Tim moved to Roswell, New Mexico to attend Eastern New Mexico University. Tim earned certificated in Food Service and in Office Skills and worked at a varity of local resturants including CiCi's Pizza, Golden Corral, IHOP, and Peppers Bar and Grill. Tim lived in a college dorm and gradulated in the summer of 2008.



After college, Tim worked as a host at Applebee's resturant in Albuqureque and has participated in Special Olympics competitions throughout Mexico. Tim enjoy's basketball, volleyball, poly hockey, track and field, and golf. He has won dozens of gold medals as a Special Olympian.


Tim spent much of 2009 and 2010 living aboard a sailboat with his parents and traveling throughout the Bahama's. Tim is now widwly known throughout the Bahama's and is an excellent sailor and offshore fisherman."


There is more to read about Tim and the beggingins of Tim's Place on the resturant website.


I think I'm going to buy a shirt from the website to support Tim since I will probably never get to actually eat there.

How wonderful! What an inspiring young man!!!

Until Next Time!

Lots of Love,


Tuesday, October 4, 2011

GiGi's Playhouse

GiGi's Playhouse is a wonderful collection of center's developed to focus on Down Syndrome. All of their programs are free and therapeutic in nature. Currently there are 12 locations (New York is the closest to us). Please take the time to click on the logo below and watch the video about GiGi's Playhouse Centers. It will make you fall in love with the organization like I have. Also, to show your support, please purchase a 2012 calendar. I know I'm going to. The photography is gorgeous!

Until Next Time!

Lots of Love,

Monday, October 3, 2011

Poison



The band Poison is holding a benefit concert for the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida. Poison added this unscheduled concert to the end of their reunion tour.

All of the proceeds of the concert will go to support the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida. The Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida (The Foundation) is a non-profit organization started by a group of visionary parents who wanted to have a direct impact on children, families and the community as they journeyed through life with a loved one with Down Syndrome.

It's always great to see big names come together for Down Syndrome. I love it!

Until Next Time!
Lots of Love,

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Sarah!

Some of you might remember Sarah. We know her and her family through the Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Center. She also suffered from Leukemia. I'm extremely happy to tell you she has won that battle!!! Sarah is featured on the advertisements for the CureSearch Walk, taking place on October 8th. CureSearch is the fundraising arm of the Children's Oncology Group (COG) -- the world's largest cooperative pediatric cancer research organization. Not only did the COG develop the treatment plan that saved Sarah's life, but they also treat more than 90% of the kids with cancer in the United States (including Raymond). We are so proud of Sarah and her representation of the COG. What a bright star : ) Until Next Time!

Lots of Love,

Saturday, October 1, 2011

31 for 21 Campaign

It's that time of the year again! October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. In honor of the occasion, I will be blogging everyday in the month of October. I will talk about everyday life and things related to Down Syndrome. Whatever seems fitting at the time. Enjoy!

Until Next Time!


Lots of Love,

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Field Trip

Hi Everyone!

Sorry I haven't posted anything in a little while. Our camera went dead. So we didn't have one for a few weeks. That was strange! Thanks to Ellie for an early birthday present : )

Here are a few pictures for you!

The stains on our sofa are from Grammy - she spilled her coffee on our sofa (with some help from Raymond). Oops!
She's always camera ready!
We went to visit Sissy and Pappy the other day.

On Monday Isabella had a school field trip to Weaver's Orchard. She had a field trip there last year as well. Grammy went along with us to help with Raymond since he can't get on hay rides and do most of the other activities. Last year I wore Raymond in the sling, but this year I wore Lily.



Raymond was a good boy!


While the kids ate lunch, I fed Lily and she just couldn't stay awake any longer.
The kids were all playing and Raymond desperately wanted to join the fun!
All the kids had a great time!
On the way home Raymond fell asleep with his new froggy (thanks Emily)
When we got home, everyone except Lily took a nap. So we played with the ball and had some one-on-one snuggle time.


Lily now has two teeth. She's getting so big!


I watched Raymond walk across the room yesterday and brush the hair out of Lily's face and then walk back across the room to finish playing. It was so sweet. I love watching how precious he is with Lily.


Until Next Time!

Lots of Love,

Sunday, September 11, 2011

It's been 10 years already. Wow. It seems like just yesterday sometimes.

God Bless the victims and the families of the victims.

God Bless the first responders.

God Bless our Troops.

God Bless our Country.


NEVER FORGET.