Posts Tagged ‘Video’
VIDEO: Camp No Limits Missouri 2014
After a year of building up to a very special long weekend, Camp No Limits Missouri has wrapped up. Jordan and I left early because I have more travel today, but we didn’t leave before the talent show and dance party. Either way, it was an emotional departure for Miss Jordan. Camp was HUGE this…
Read More +VIDEO: Her Favorite Place in the Whole World
Last night, Jordan asked me to share the place I consider my favorite location in the whole world. I immediately told her my favorite is our vacation spot in Maine. She was quick to respond with her answer: Camp No Limits. I asked why and she said it’s because that’s the place where she feels…
Read More +Preparing for More Disney Fun
It’s spring break in our household! Well, it is for the kids, I’m still working. But after work Thursday, I’m driving the kids out to Kansas City to stay at an airport hotel. Why? Because we’re making a quick mini-trip to Disney World! Yes, I know. I know. How is that possible? We were just…
Read More +VIDEO: Santa's Message to Jordan
It’s that time of the year when Santa is excellent leverage for good behavior. It seems to be working with Jordan. She and her brother have gotten along this week… They held hands, they played games together. Heck, the read a couple of books together. These things do not normally happen without the idea of…
Read More +Snow Play with a New Addition
My return home from a week-long work trip included a much snowier town than what I had left. Luckily, it stuck around long enough for me to enjoy some snow time with the kids. We live on a hill and when it’s super snowy, few people use our street. It is usually one of the…
Read More +Why #GivingTuesday is Great for Camp No Limits
Move over Black Friday and Cyber Monday… It’s #GivingTuesday! And it’s a perfect chance for Jordan to share why she thinks Camp No Limits is special. This is her third year raising money so other children can attend camp. We are lucky to get funding from a county program. So every penny we raise goes…
Read More +Stirring Up Memories for the Disney Moms Panel
If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you may have noticed I have a bit of a Disney habit. It’s one of the few places where our family can totally let loose. We love the rides, the way all cast members believe in doing good for visitors and we love how the park celebrates…
Read More +VIDEO: Sharing support for a new school year
Tomorrow is a big day for Jordan: Second grade! She arrives to the school she knows but with a little different experience. Her brother moves on into Middle School and that means she doesn’t have him looking after or either of them having a chance to torment each other during the after-school program. School has…
Read More +VIDEO: Building a new arm for Jordan
Why do you use prosthetics? That was a question that was asked to me so many times during this past weekend’s Born Just Right meet up. We do it so Jordan has the opportunity to build equal muscle strength and learn how different tools work with the help of prosthetics. She has a new bike…
Read More +The End of Simplicity
No one tells you that as your kids get bigger, life doesn’t get more simple. It gets much more complicated. Each year, my kids get more active and delve into more activities and adventures. I celebrate and support the piano, guitar, robotics, dance, softball, soccer, swimming, track and whatever else tends to come up in…
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