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Back in Caldwell!!!!!

Published by Kelly on February 28, 2009 | 3 Responses

I am spending a few days in Caldwell (my hometown) and am having so much fun catching up with friends, although we realized this weekend that this summer we will be having our 15 year class reunion which makes me feel old! I love that I can get together with amazing friends and it feels [...]

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Published by Kelly on February 27, 2009 | 2 Responses

The Notre dame game was SO much fun and they won – so even better! It was a great game and we had great seats and a wonderful dinner out! Kylie, me and Kristin Me and my Hubby Josh & Kristin

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Published by Kelly on February 25, 2009 | 3 Responses

I can’t believe I have not posted this yet….Brooklyn was front page news of our local paper this Sunday!!I posted it on facebook but forgot to post it here! Team Brooklyn, local schools raising Rett Syndrome awareness. By Amy Oberlinamyo@kpcnews.net ANGOLA — Rett Syndrome has a local champion — the Butler family.Two children in the [...]

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"Hi"

Published by Kelly on February 24, 2009 | 15 Responses

“Hi” This is a word that most people do not give much thought to….a simple greeting to a friend, neighbor, or co-worker. However, when this word comes from the lips of my daughter who is non-verbal it is monumental!! Charlie went into Brooklyn’s room last night to check on her and he received a “HI” [...]

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Published by Kelly on February 22, 2009 | 2 Responses

I was given this poem and promised to keep the author anonymous. “A Test, Help Them.”Your Mind Wondersyour eyes wateryour heart movesLittle girlsThirty Thousand strongfull of life, wonder and beautyI give the world these precious giftsto see it’s heart responseCan each person grow in loveWill you give to break them out of jail?Their little bodiesLittle [...]

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Published by Kelly on February 21, 2009 | 5 Responses

Dear Friends and Family,Many of you have always asked how to help with Brooklyn, who is suffering from Rett Syndrome, asked what you can do. I need you to consider coming up with a way to participate with us in Dress Up 2 Cure for Team Brooklyn. *Can you organize a block garage sale and [...]

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Published by Kelly on February 20, 2009 | 7 Responses

We try to do lots of stretching with Brooklyn throughout the day. She was doing a cheer with Grammy and giggling – of course once I got the camera out she did not “perform” if you watch until the end though I get some giggles :)

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Published by Kelly on February 17, 2009 | 6 Responses

I wanted to post some video of Brooklyn on the Whole Body Vibration platform. We LOVE this thing! She stands on it and the vibration helps strengthen her muscles. Charlie and I have also used it and it does work your muscles! It is hard to believe just standing on the platform would work her [...]

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Weighted Blanket

Published by Kelly on February 16, 2009 | 6 Responses

We received Brooklyn’s weighted blanket from Therapy Threads while I was in Florida! It is a GREAT blanket! It is purple on one side and pink on the other side – two of Brooklyn’s favorite colors :).We ordered the 3 lb blanket, which is the lightest on the site. They say to get a blanket [...]

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Brooklyn’s Valentine’s Party

Published by Kelly on February 16, 2009 | 4 Responses

I was out of town for Brooklyn’s Valentine’s party at preschool – thanks to Grammy, we still were able to get pictures! She had a GREAT time! Brooklyn putting her Valentines in her friend’s box Brooklyn and her friend Jessica Playing in the tent tunnel Brooklyn and Grammy having a snack What an AMAZING day!!! [...]

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