Comments on Enjoying the Small Things: Stream of Consciousness

Hi Kelle, I am new to your blog after a facebook...

2012-01-16T12:03:57.185-08:00

Hi Kelle,

I am new to your blog after a facebook friend posted a link. I started to read and could not walk away from my computer. I read your blog from start to finish and let me tell you...I laughed..I cried..I ugly cried and I smiled. You are a wonderful momma and what can I say about your beautiful girls. Both so gorgeous and delightful to read about. Nella is a gorgeous angel brought straight from above. Thank you for the pleasure of reading your wonderful story. Nella was meant to be your daughter and you were meant to be her mom. You have done some amazing things for the DS community and for your daughters future. Because of you all of her dreams will come true!

LOVE that you said, "ya'll". You ar...

2012-01-12T19:00:38.479-08:00

LOVE that you said, "ya'll". You are officially a southerner. Welcome :)

I wrote about this post on my blog to spread the w...

2012-01-12T11:33:28.057-08:00

I wrote about this post on my blog to spread the word Kelle, I hope thats ok! Two for Two and Two for Nella!

http://www.aphotographicyesterday.com/2012/01/11/two-for-nella/

Thank you for sharing your life and your family! Happy Birthday Nella!

How fun. Every time I read one of your posts I wis...

2012-01-12T06:18:29.992-08:00

How fun. Every time I read one of your posts I wish we were neighbors so our girls could play together.

Hey Kelle! You should have a peek at this, might m...

2012-01-11T23:59:00.377-08:00

Hey Kelle! You should have a peek at this, might make you smile (and is rather relevant to this post!)

Meet Josh :)

I love that Lainey has sand on her little hands in...

2012-01-11T20:56:59.091-08:00

I love that Lainey has sand on her little hands in the photo where you're "tinking" your ice cream cones.

Oh, sweet Nella. I am so sorry you were sick!

2012-01-11T18:18:58.565-08:00

Oh, sweet Nella. I am so sorry you were sick!

I just hate it when babes are sicky sick sick. Ba...

2012-01-11T11:54:34.921-08:00

I just hate it when babes are sicky sick sick. Bad sick. So sad...glad she is back! The beach scene is fan-friggin-tastic. Great photos, as always.

Donation made. I can't not give this year. Thi...

2012-01-11T11:35:40.111-08:00

Donation made. I can't not give this year. This camp gave me my first RN job a few years ago and there is no comparison to the joy felt at that mountain-top summer camp in Oregon with the best kids + adults out there. http://mhkc.org/

wishing all the best birthday wishes to your daughter.

As a big sister of an awesome woman with Down synd...

2012-01-11T10:38:19.513-08:00

As a big sister of an awesome woman with Down syndrome, thank you for everything you do. I read your blog faithfully every week, and I always wish that I could have had the internet for things like this when my brother and I were dealing with growing up with a sibling who has Down syndrome. I created a book featuring local sibs a few years ago, but it's awesome to see your girls take the national stage with their love and laughter. Thank you for your words of wisdom, for raising funds, and just for letting people know that an extra chromosome does not limit who you are. Cheers from Wisconsin!

This is an official invitation from the Middle Eas...

2012-01-11T09:51:31.403-08:00

This is an official invitation from the Middle East. We'll have Lainey dancing in no time! From Gulfi to Egyptian belly dancing, my Lola will inspire Lainey to get her groove on in no time. Heee!

Isn't it so sad when the kids start being embarrassed of mom? I remember when my son leaned over to me and for the first time told me to keep my voice down, "You are embarrassing me," he said. I died a little inside. But then pepped back up. It's a rite of passage, son.

Shut up! I was just trying to find the perfect Pan...

2012-01-10T20:20:52.562-08:00

Shut up! I was just trying to find the perfect Pandora station for a little jazziness, and my Michael Buble station wasn't doing the trick. Perfect. Thanks!

www.existation.com

2012-01-10T20:20:25.879-08:00

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Oh, those darling teeny buns - and the stripes - a...

2012-01-10T19:04:36.319-08:00

Oh, those darling teeny buns - and the stripes - and the red tights and red hot pants... and the eensy curls spilling off each side of that darling girl's head.

Gawsh. Be still my heart.

HA! Lainey will learn that mama's who like to ...

2012-01-10T18:46:37.502-08:00

HA! Lainey will learn that mama's who like to dance will dance anyway -- embarrassed child or not! ;)

My favorite picture is that of the hula hoopers dancing! I saw the one you posted on Instagram and it's been on my mind ever since! I kept thinking, how-did-she-do-that! ;)

Poor Nella, I'm so glad she's feeling better! I can only imagine the moment she said "yeah!" and how cute it must have been!

Hope you have a great week, Kelle! :)

Yes, Lainey, you must learn to dance. And your ma...

2012-01-10T18:41:04.969-08:00

Yes, Lainey, you must learn to dance. And your mama will do a wonderful job teaching you. I know, because she is teaching me to dance in the rain, and I am grateful to her for it.

Those little twisty bun things in Nella's hair...

2012-01-10T15:18:38.273-08:00

Those little twisty bun things in Nella's hair are adorable. I don't think I could convince my two year old to sit long enough for me to get those in her hair.
I too miss the snow as a former Nebraskan living in Texas, but last weekend was 76 degrees... and who can argue with that??

Loved Lainey's "Please stop dancing"...

2012-01-10T15:13:38.013-08:00

Loved Lainey's "Please stop dancing"!! So cute and it sounds like something I would of said to my mom at that age!!

The silhouette of the hula hoopers is superb ! Cut...

2012-01-10T15:08:28.155-08:00

The silhouette of the hula hoopers is superb ! Cute babies once again. x

Happy Monday, Kelle! Hope you have a great week!

2012-01-10T14:49:02.834-08:00

Happy Monday, Kelle! Hope you have a great week!

Had to laugh out loud at the "Mom, stop danci...

2012-01-10T14:30:44.501-08:00

Had to laugh out loud at the "Mom, stop dancing" comment...My son Jeff, who is now 20, would always say (whine!)"Don't sing" to me when I'd sing in the car or try to sing to them at night! Always makes me laugh to think about it! As for dancing, my daughter who is a talented dancer says that warm-ups at her studio include "The Donna" ~ named after me ~ Which is dancing while making the hand motions to "Stop in the Name of Love" because I do that no matter what I'm dancing to! Yes, they're making fun of me, but it too, makes me smile. It's fun to embarrass them no matter how old they are! And yes...I still sing! :)

Please Please Please post a gyrating picture next ...

2012-01-10T13:21:41.724-08:00

Please Please Please post a gyrating picture next time! Even if its just like, in the corner of a picture. I will see it and LAUGH! Crazy dancing is my favorite, I can't help but giggle.

Glad to hear your girlie is feeling better, and I hope that the rest of your beautiful fam stays healthy!

beautiful! love love LOVE the sunset pictures. you...

2012-01-10T13:06:58.556-08:00

beautiful! love love LOVE the sunset pictures. you are endlessly, effortlessly talented.

Sorry cute little Nella was sick :( Looks like yo...

2012-01-10T12:51:10.830-08:00

Sorry cute little Nella was sick :(

Looks like you guys have still been having fun though. Loved your date with Lainey at the beach! The ice cream looks yummy :)

So that guy in the first African Drum pic looks li...

2012-01-10T12:48:12.825-08:00

So that guy in the first African Drum pic looks like Don Johnson...no?? =)