Finding Nemo is back – Thank you Disney
When Jordan was born six years ago, her brother was almost four years old and his friends had a lot of questions. One of the easiest ways to explain Jordan’s limb difference to kids was, “Remember Nemo and his lucky fin? Well, Jordan has a little arm just like his fin.” These days, that explanation doesn’t always…
Read More +Where are the grownups in the mommy world?
A week or so ago, I noticed Real Simple magazine had announced a plan for this week to be declared as “Be Nice on the Internet Week.” I loved the idea and joined the mailing list on Real Simple’s Facebook page. I was kind of hoping it would really offer solutions and encouragement to change…
Read More +Fun with Instagram
Along with spending trying to build connections between families and kids in the special needs world, I’m also a bit of a social media geek. I teach social journalism and help manage an NBC-affiliate newsroom. My job has led me down a path of social media geekery. SO… when I stumbled into an Instagram photo-a-day…
Read More +Readjustments come more often
I bought Jordan another coat. It isn’t something I planned in our budget… It’s just another one of those things that come up when you have a little arm. I try to plan ahead. I buy things during January for the next year because winter stuff is so much cheaper. Last year I snagged a…
Read More +I could only boil 2011 down to 380 pictures
I’m pretty sure we’ll never be able to recreate the amazing that came from 2011. Jordan’s year started at Disney World and ended happily with a post-birthday party high at home. What happened in the middle was amazing. First, this website has grown along with our community on Facebook. It’s really an incredible gift to…
Read More +VIDEO: Happy New Year from Jordan
What a cool way to end the year. The kids and I enjoyed the very warm weather by going for a run at our elementary school’s track and played on the playground. Jordan showed off how she plays during recess. She’s quite the daredevil. She also told me that when she falls down, she says…
Read More +Best. Birthday. Ever!
Birthdays are awesome. I love them. That’s why I tend to make a big production out of them. Jordan’s been lucky to spend three out of six of her birthdays at Disney World. Each time she’s had a chance to dress up like a princess and celebrate. But until yesterday, she’d never had a traditional…
Read More +VIDEO: Official 6 year old interview
I try to interview the kids every year of their birthday… Because it’s fun and cute to look on the years past. I’ve been much better at conducting the interviews with Jordan’s brother because we are usually in town for his big day. I’m pretty sure this year is the first time we’ve been home…
Read More +Five tips I wish I knew six years ago
Six years ago Jordan came into our world and changed our perspective on what it’s like to raise a little girl. I’ve said this many times, but I’ll repeat it again. I asked the doctors if Jordan was okay after we discovered she was born with one hand… I looked up into Randy’s eyes and…
Read More +One day left!
For the last 45 days we’ve celebrated Jordan’s love of Camp No Limits by raising money for other kids to attend camp next summer. This experience has been incredible. For 45 days, you and so many others have pitched in to help Jordan’s hope for more kids at our camp next year. There’s only one…
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