October 28 2021
Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society Halloween Zoom Dance Party this afternoon. So much fun. Love dancing with our C18 pals.
October 31 2021
We had a great time with The Romano Duo to celebrate Halloween. Mom made homemade vegan chili for me and Thomas. So good!!
Then Lillian transformed into the Rainbow Rose Fairy Princess, and Thomas transformed into Sunny from Omori with Something for a bit of Trick or Treating. (The last photo is of Sunny from Omori.)
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August 23 2014:
Team TLC movie night. Just love, love, love this magical movie! Such a powerful story!
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August 23 2015:
Sending so much love, understanding, and “You are not alone” thoughts to those parenting kids struggling with processing emotions and feelings. Three times yesterday in the span of just 5 hours, Lillian had a huge meltdown when things didn’t go as she wanted or planned. I spent about an hour with her each time trying to help.
I was moved to share for anyone else who needs it. You are doing a GREAT job. You are loved. You are not alone. And. Your child (or loved one) loves you for all that you do to help them. I think they feel so out of control and unsuccessful when this happens and your presence lets them know they are in control and successful. xoxo
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August 23 2013:
Stopped by to get oils from my friend Kymberlee Simantel and got some surprise goodies from her garden! YAY! Thank you Kymberlee! Can’t wait to eat em up!
Forgot about this picture I took of the sun yesterday afternoon …. Eerie with all the smoke …. yet still so beautiful!
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August 23 2012:
Finishing our 2nd month of swim lessons … Thanks Grandpa Frank!!
My turn now! I love this new school so much that last night at Lillian’s class parent orientation … I was ready to sign up for everything!!! Had to hold myself back!! I did sign up to be the parent liaison for PTO meetings once a month for Thomas’ and Lillian’s class. I’ve never been this moved by a school and want to be so involved! That is ALL y’all!!
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August 23 2011:
I just love it when all the pieces of our life puzzle just seem to put themselves together when we get out of our own way!! I am truly grateful to the fabulous and awesome people around me – my family and friends, my eWomenNetwork Reno/Carson/Tahoe/Vegas/Sierra Nevadas Chapter friends and my Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society family!!
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August 23 2015:
Lillian n Camilla August 2015 date day. First stop – Lunch and dessert. Yum!!!
Lillian n Camilla August 2015 Date Day … Second, third, and fourth stop. Window shopping at Michael’s, Grassroots Books, and Stone Age. So fun looking at shiny, glittery stuff (and books) with her! Great Date Day!
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August 23 2015:
We celebrated Lovey’s birthday yesterday. We have no idea how old she is as we adopted her from The Humane Society last July. So, we’re gonna pretend she just turned two. Strawberry leaf cake with broccoli leaf candle and a banana leaf sandwich. She absolutely loved her treats!
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August 23 2016:
Sunset walk at the Wilbur May Arboretum tonight. Beautiful flowers, waterfalls, a rabbit (who stayed still and sat with us for a while), heart shaped tree trunk, dinosaurs, ducks, trees, and a frog. And ended the adventure with a twilight walk around the labyrinth while the crickets sang. Yes. Thank you and bring me more please. xoxo
November 6 2021
Movie night for me and Thomas Darnell – His choice: “National Treasure 2 – Book of Secrets”
Thomas says, “It was alright.”
Loved watching this with Thomas.
November 1 2021
Cool clouds this afternoon.
November 4 2021
This morning.
November 4 2021
The forest was calling this morning. Such amazing beauty. 💙💚💚💚💙
“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth. They do not preach learning and precepts, they preach, undeterred by particulars, the ancient law of life.” – Hermann Hesse
November 6 2021
More dramatic skies this morning.
November 6 2021
Extra movie night for me.
November 2 2021
We’ve had a lovely visitor at our front door for the past few days. Thomas was going to move him, as we were afraid we might step on the little fella. He wasn’t having it, making himself look huge!
November 5 2021
This afternoon was veggie sushi, followed by a matinee showing of Eternals with Thomas.
I have to share this wasabi powder. It is amazing!! It’s 100% freeze fried wasabia japonica (wasabi). Mix it with water, let sit for 10 minutes, and wow! 💥💥💥 It’s strong! Also this sushi ginger. Incredibly tasty!
The sky was gorgeous when we exited the theater, with both of us agreeing that we liked the movie.
