2016 "Jude for President" Shirts!

Orders for the 2016 Jude shirts are now available!

Adult XSmal-4XL

$10

Youth S-L

$8

Toddler 2T-4T

$8

*Please add an additional $7 if you would like us to ship it to you out of state.

The 2016 Walk for Down Syndrome is coming up on Saturday, September 17th!  We are selling new Jude shirts to help raise money for Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona. (Please visit their website to find more information about their great organization).  If you are interested in purchasing a new awesome shirt, please click on the "Donate" button below.  Please include your shirt sizes (and address if applicable).

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These shirts are the same style and fit of shirts we've used the past four years. They're made of a beautiful 60/40 cotton-poly blend, which equals to minimal shrinkage and a great fit. Basically, it's the best shirt money can buy.

2015 was by far our biggest selling/donation year ever and we are SO grateful for all of your love and support.

*Please, all orders must be placed by August 30th. Shirts will be delivered the week after.

Thank You!

2015 Jude Shirts

Orders for the 2015 Jude shirts are now available!

Adult XS-4XL

$10

Youth S-L

$8

Toddler 2T-4T

$8

*Please add an additional $7 if you would like us to ship it to you out of state.

The 2015 Walk for Down Syndrome is coming up on Saturday, September 19th!  We are selling new Jude shirts to help raise money for Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona. (Please visit their website to find more information about their great organization).  If you are interested in purchasing a new awesome shirt, please click on the "Donate" button below.  Please include your shirt sizes (and address if applicable).

[Technical jargon]: These shirts are the same style and fit of shirts we've used the past three years. They're made of a beautiful 60/40 cotton-poly blend, which equals to minimal shrinkage and a great fit. Basically, it's the best shirt money can buy.

2014 was our biggest selling/donation year ever and we are SO grateful for all of your love and support.

*Please, all orders must be made by September 4th. Shirts will be delivered the week after.

Thank You!

"JUST JUDE IT" Shirts!

  The 2014 Jude shirts are now on sale!  

Adult XS-4XL $10

Youth S-L $8

Toddler 2T-4T $8

*Please add an additional $7 if you would like us to ship it to you out of state.

The 2014 Walk for Down Syndrome is coming up on Saturday, September 20th!  We are selling new Jude shirts to help raise money for the organization Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona.  If you are interested in purchasing a new awesome shirt, please click on the "Donate Now" button below. Please include your shirt sizes and address if applicable.

Last year was our biggest selling/donation year ever and we are SO grateful for all of your love and support.

*Please, all orders must be made by September 8th. Shirts will be delivered the week after.

THANK YOU!!!

I heart Jude t-shirts!

"I heart Jude" shirts are now for sale!

Adult S-4XL: $10
Youth S-L: $8

Toddler 2T-4T: $8
*Please add an additional $5 to out of state purchases for shipping fees*

The 2013 Walk for Down Syndrome is coming up on Saturday, September 21st!  We are selling t-shirts to help raise money for the Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona Organization.  If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, please click on the "donate" button below, and leave your shirt size in the comments section.

Thank you so much for all of the love and support given to Jude.  We could not ask for better family and friends!

P.S. Shirts should arrive the week of the walk. We will give more details as it approaches.

Blessed

Hello friends.  It has been a long time.

Being in school has been kicking my butt.  I often miss out on many things in life because so much of my time goes to school. I better be a good nurse when all of this is over because I have never worked so hard for something in my whole life.  When is it over you ask? I graduate this December.  This December! Woot Woot!

I don't have much to say today, except my heart is full of joy. Full of love.  Full of gratefulness.  It is full because of this boy right here and the happiness he brings me.

His new favorite pose.

Naked bums

Easter hunt and creepy faces.

World Down Syndrome Day was celebrated and a party at the park with friends, food, and dancing.

Ice cream dates with daddy.

Wii bowling.

 Sunday driving lessons.

Birthday dinners.

I am blessed.  In hard times it is difficult to remember this fact.  But I am oh so blessed.  And indeed grateful for these two boys in my life.

Enjoy your weekend friends.

Halloween 2012

We knew last Christmas what Jude was going to be for Halloween this year.  When we were at the LA zoo in December we saw this outfit and knew we had to have it.  So naturally, we bought it.  We bought a size we hoped Jude would be in about this time of year, and sure enough it was an exact fit.  That's when Erik and I danced a little jig around our living room and said "Boo-yah!".

The question then was, what do we dress up as? Um, duh.  Zoo animals! (Parental advisory warning, what Erik is wearing just might scare your children)

The night of Hallow's eve began as a fun family event.  Candy, laughter, music...

 Some trick-or-treating and games...

We got to about the 6th house and noticed Jude bobbing his head to the non-existent music.  We didn't think anything of it, if the boy wants to dance we were going to let him dance!  Except dancing was not what he was up to, but sleeping.

So we turned our charade around and headed back home, and at the end of the night he decided he had seen enough.

In the end, it was a great night.  Hope you enjoyed your Halloween!

Walk for Down Syndrome 2012

I can not express the amount of joy that was felt the morning of the walk for Down Syndrome. I know I use those words often, "I can not express", "I don't think I could fully say", or any other variation, but it is so true. Oh is it true.

We began the morning thinking a small group would be there. Erik's parents, my parents and sisters. But slowly the group grew bigger. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends, family from out of state, friends from church. They were all there. And all there to support Jude. I stood in tears as we took our place in line to start the walk. Watching the sea of blue shirts talking and laughing, my heart was full. I remembered the day that he was born so clearly, and now not even two years later my expectations have been far surpassed. The love we feel us undeniable. And we want to thank you for all if your kind comments and words. They have penetrated deep within our hearts and we are forever grateful.