Do We Have An Understanding?

I am trying so hard to treat Gabi like a “normal” child, but sometimes it is so hard. I don’t want her to be this spoiled brat that no one wants to be around, but discipline is difficult to do when you wonder if she really understands the discipline is a result of her actions [...]

Gabi Teaches Me!

First, I have to forewarn you, there may a bit TMI (too much information) in order to explain this.
When I first found out that Gabi would be born with Down syndrome, I worried about her learning abilities. Since that time, she has taught me patience among other things. This morning, she taught me something else. [...]

Time Travel Tuesday- Honey We’re Having A Baby Edition

How did you find out you were pregnant?
How did you share the news with your hubby?
How did you tell your family?
My husband and I both had children prior to us getting married. He had Christopher and Anthony, and I had Jeremy and Gabi. I thought after Gabi, I was done having children, but my [...]

Blast From The Past

Date: December 21st, 2003 (Gabi’s age 4 yrs old)Place: Disney Marketplace

Elmo Gained Five Pounds

Lately, I’ve been allowing Gabi to take a bath solo meaning I give her some alone time. When it’s time to get out, I’ll help her get washed up because she basically plays in the tub. Last night, she must’ve left the tub and come back without me noticing. When I went in to help [...]

Another?

Dori at The Ups & Downs of Our Life nominated me for this award. So funny that we both nominated each other. This is what she had to say about me:
Shannon..she is an amazing mom and went through a lot with Gabi when she was young. But Gabi is a thriving student in 2nd grade [...]

I’m A Winner!

I am so honored! Donetta from A Life Uncommon had this to say about me:
Gabi’s World-I have found a lovely place to go for a visit. She is an amazing woman who has a flair for life that is full of zest! I spent a lot of time here just enjoying myself and relaxing into [...]

Grains of Gratitude

This has been some week, but even in the midst of trials, God continues to give blessings if you just allow yourself to take notice.
This week, I am grateful for:
Preston’s “firsts”- We have heard him say “Da-Da, “Ba-Ba,” and Yep! even “Mama” once. Yaaaay! He also began holding his bottle. (Probably a little late for [...]

Baby Zoe Is Now With Jesus

You may or may not have noticed the following button that has been in my sidebar for the last month:

Well, today, I went over to their site to get an update, and found that Baby Zoe has passed. She was laid to rest today. Unbelievably, from what I have read, it looks like the same [...]

We Need Your Vote!

Our local news station is holding a choir contest. Our church’s choir (which includes my husband, Ryan) performed early Monday morning on Wave 3 News in Louisville live. We need your votes! The choir with the most votes wins the contest.
Graceland Baptist Church Choir is who you want to cast your votes for. It [...]