Flipped It!
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The M&M Car
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Cheering at the Demolition Derby
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Ouch!
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How I Learned to Cope with Death. It's Easier than you Think.
I first learned to cope with death as I walked away from a Russian orphanage with my new daughter, shrieking in my arms. Of all the places I could have been when the door…
High Desert Thunder Storm
All photos were shot without assistance by our son, Jack, who has Downs syndrome. He’s quite proud of his photo blog. Click on the picture to open it and read Jack’s comments…
James. Always a Favorite Photo Subject.
All photos were shot without assistance by our son, Jack, who has Downs syndrome. He’s quite proud of his photo blog. Click on the picture to open it and read Jack’s comments…
Hey! Jack's Mom!
All photos were shot without assistance by our son, Jack, who has Downs syndrome. He's quite proud of his photo blog. Click on the picture to open it and read Jack's comments…
My Dad and the Farm in Russia
Emily's house on Sofkhoznay (Community Farm) Road in Fralovka, Russia. First I went with my dad from Russia and I am helping to my Russian dad like put bucket in the wail.…
Depression in Teens with Down Syndrome and how to Help
Jack has Down Syndrome and he's preparing for his career! Depression in teens with Down syndrome is serious business. My teen that has Down syndrome is a bit sadder during the summer.…
Bad Behavior in our Adopted Children; Is There a Trigger?
There almost always seems to be a trigger when my wife and I see bad behavior in our adopted children. When two of them get milk, they turn disobedient obstinate argumentative feral. Feral…
Potatoes au Gratin
My girls love potatoes any way you can fix them. This is one of thier favorites. Potatoes au Gratin My girls love potatoes any way they can be fixed. This is one…