It’s finally here. I can’t believe Magnolia is starting 2nd grade. She loves music, mostly #taylorswift and the #lumineers . She loves #adventuresports#familyadventures and watching #fancynancy she loves #harrypotter She will choose to try and #rockclimb over going #shopping . That Continue Reading
Scoliosis, kyphosis and other symptoms causing symptoms?
And now introducing Scoliosis and Kyphosis. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the Continue Reading
Sk8tr girl Surfer girl
I have a skater girl, surfer girl, extreme sport loving girl. I could not love her more. She may not have all of the abilities, but she has the heart. Last year, when she asked for a skateboard on her Continue Reading
Sibling fight

Today we were sitting at our dining table. Maggie wasn’t eating, so we had been sitting there for awhile. Gray had finished his snack, had played with some puzzles and then made his way back to the table. He looks Continue Reading
My heart broke, but not for Magnolia

Last week I was speaking with a mom with an older daughter with Rett Syndrome. She was watching Magnolia, turned to me and said.”I hope they find a cure or treatment for her. I’d really hate to see that spark Continue Reading
Chaotic and fun travel Part 2 TEXAS

The stars at night are big and bright….(insert 3 claps) deep in the heart of Texas. Since Magnolia was 2 years old, we haven’t gone to Texas in the summer. First it was too hard to travel because of sensory Continue Reading
Chaotic and fun summer travel

A recipe for a crazy but fun summer vacation. Ingredients One crazy independent toddler One amazing and strong kid with Rett, One busy, multitasking and exhausted dad One overwhelmed but happy mom Directions Knead all ingredients together. Add in a Continue Reading
Life can change so quickly
Life can change at a moments notice. We try to take each day as it comes and make the most of it. There is no other way to put it, some days are just wonky. Sunday was wonky. Both of Continue Reading
Memorial Day weekend
We had a packed weekend, which I love. Saturday, Magnolia was to have gymnastics in the morning and Gray asked to go climb a mountain. So Mags and I had fun going to gymnastics while AJ took Gray to hike Continue Reading
Better belly happy mommy
If your doctor ever prescribes you Flagyl, know that you are about to imbibe a nasty liquid. Everyday for the past two weeks we had to basically hold a pep rally in order for her to take her belly medication. Continue Reading