Archive for May, 2007

"Is It My Birthday?"

May 28, 2007

Today, we got back from Ohio where we visited my husband’s half-brother, Paul, for his graduation. I will post more tomorrow on Graham Crackers about the graduation, but I wanted to get a post in tonight about how Gabi was on her VERY best behavior this weekend. She made me proud. Also, I wanted [...]

Introducing The Graham Crackers!

May 21, 2007

I started a new blog! Yes! It’s called Graham Crackers! It’s for the rest of the family! I have so much to share about the other kiddos, I thought it was only fair since Gabi has two: Gabi’s World and Gabi’s Heart! So head on over when you get a chance!

I’ve Been Tagged!

May 16, 2007

Michelle at Elliot’s Expeditions tagged me. My job now is to share 7 things about me, and then tag others to do the same. So, here it goes:
1. As a child, I was so strong that I used to be able to do hand-stand push ups. Now I can’t even do a hand-stand.

2. I [...]

What’s In A Name?

May 15, 2007

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Elmo’s World, you may not know the famous family above. From left to right they are: Mr. Noodle, Ms. Noodle, and Mr. Noodle’s brother Mr. Noodle (and of course Elmo). Otherwise Known as The Noodle Family. Gabi loves to watch it, and today I found out [...]

Answered Prayers

May 15, 2007

Today, was Gabe’s surgery and he is doing great. Check out his site to see what his mommy had to say about it: Gabriel’s Heart: Just Breathe…

Our IEP Meeting

May 15, 2007

The IEP meeting went GREAT! They were all very receptive to my suggestions of goals to add. They even had some on there that I thought were great suggestions, too. They were things I didn’t think of. I can only remember some of this from the top of my head. I will have copies of [...]

Today is IEP Day!

May 15, 2007

Gabi’s IEP (Individualized Education Program or Individual Education Plan) meeting is today at 1 pm. I normally don’t worry too much about these meetings, but today I am pretty nervous. I want to make goals that challenge Gabi, but don’t leave her feeling overwhelmed. I want her to strive to be her best, and I [...]

A Mother’s Day Reading

May 13, 2007

Love You Forever
by Robert Munsch
A mother held her new baby and very slowly rocked him back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. And while she held him, she sang:
I’ll love you forever,I’ll like you for always,As long as I’m livingmy baby you’ll be.
The baby grew. He grew and he grew [...]

Praying For Gabe

May 8, 2007

Please join me and others who are praying for Gabe as the day of his heart surgery approaches. Click on his picture above to visit Gabriel’s Heart and also be sure to check out Gabe’s mommy’s site, too. It’s a Lovely & Amazing place.

A Night To Remember

May 8, 2007

Last Night, I attended my first Buddy Walk meeting. It’s a meeting to organize the Buddy Walk in this area. Our Buddy Walk will be Saturday, September 29th. I have never attended anything like this before, so it will be a learning experience. I can probably contribute in a small way this year, and maybe [...]