tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.comments2023-10-24T20:13:05.805-04:00Love for ColinKellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04758559804272645059noreply@blogger.comBlogger3603125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-75369090900120813412018-04-22T16:40:21.755-04:002018-04-22T16:40:21.755-04:00Happy Birthday Colin! Looks like you do some very...Happy Birthday Colin! Looks like you do some very fun activities, loved the surf board and you surfing, dancing, running! Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018759947323172764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-24705503474977746592018-03-12T14:29:30.719-04:002018-03-12T14:29:30.719-04:00Happy 7th Birthday, Kailey! Have lots of fun! Kell...Happy 7th Birthday, Kailey! Have lots of fun! Kelli...while watching the video...my heart was swelling and tears were trying to come! That's the song Kyle and I danced to at the wedding! <3 <br /><br />Love PattiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863393051354396185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-8552721370835880172017-09-20T00:08:58.044-04:002017-09-20T00:08:58.044-04:00So blessed by your comments, thank you for sharing...So blessed by your comments, thank you for sharing your sweet family and your love for Colin! Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018759947323172764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-11567001629725453052017-03-30T10:30:39.711-04:002017-03-30T10:30:39.711-04:00And Mac and Cheese is so yummy! So happy he can e...And Mac and Cheese is so yummy! So happy he can enjoy it!jenniferggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-19502614220228060942017-02-21T21:06:56.234-05:002017-02-21T21:06:56.234-05:00This is my first time on your blog, I've come ...This is my first time on your blog, I've come over from The Princess and the Tornado. You have some great shots of Colin playing ball! And that smile! Love it!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13760897671143549963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-83657300041123755192017-01-12T23:27:03.063-05:002017-01-12T23:27:03.063-05:00And you do a wonderful job. You can see it just in...And you do a wonderful job. You can see it just in pictures of Colin. He is a fabulous little boy and I am glad that Robert was able to spend a few daycare years with him. Hugs to you all!AEPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066106287772089595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-66794397909023373352017-01-06T00:46:42.805-05:002017-01-06T00:46:42.805-05:00Perfect! Perfect! Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018759947323172764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-22523292992848652422016-11-08T01:21:24.503-05:002016-11-08T01:21:24.503-05:00 Glad he is ok. I have missed you. I have to take... Glad he is ok. I have missed you. I have to take a fb break per my parents request AZ Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797298787967914735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-83964154328707052842016-11-02T23:57:29.157-04:002016-11-02T23:57:29.157-04:00They all look awesome in their costumes! I've...They all look awesome in their costumes! I've read your blog for quite a while but don't think I've commented. The way you advocate for Colin and educate others via your blog is inspiring! I have a daughter with special needs who has been extra emotional and worn out this week too (despite normal bedtimes and not eating any candy either!!). Looking forward to getting back to normal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-27303910587095062512016-10-31T21:28:41.226-04:002016-10-31T21:28:41.226-04:00 Great advice and great pictures. I loved the post... Great advice and great pictures. I loved the post AZ Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797298787967914735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-86855283776524713452016-10-29T14:52:22.496-04:002016-10-29T14:52:22.496-04:00Kelli and Chris,
Having been a follower for years ...Kelli and Chris,<br />Having been a follower for years it makes me soooo sad to hear of this educational struggle. Especially since I personally found your blog BECAUSE I AM AN EDUCATOR and I wanted to learn all I could about children with Down Syndrome so I could teach my students in the best way! I know how much respect you both have for educators. This problem stems from the district's archaic views of education, inclusion, and a blatant disregard for (LRE) least restrictive environment. I no longer have a student with Down Syndrome in my class-I would take Colin into my group in less than a heartbeat. I have a 3rd grade resource setting with 3 children who are reading on KDG, 1st and 2nd grade levels. I complete 3 different lesson plans for each child every. single. day. with attention spans of 5 minutes or so and the inability to work independently that's new activities every 5-10 minutes--2 hours of Math, 3 1/2 hours of ELA. I absolutely cannot imagine them not being allowed to be educated with their peers. This community will be their support system forever-the other students in their homerooms will be the people they meet at the deli for coffee when they grow up-acceptance begins now!! <br />I pray this works out best for Colin! I may have to move closer to you guys and just be his teacher-its not about what you want its about what is the right and best for Colin. Rant over-for now.<br />Love and Prayers,<br />Darlene<br />Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917339302619069239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-12182989940371392212016-10-24T14:52:59.648-04:002016-10-24T14:52:59.648-04:00I am so sorry you are still going through this wit...I am so sorry you are still going through this with your district. And the nerve to ask you in court why you are disrespectful to his teachers just because you don't agree with their recommendation of self-contained placement! I'm with you - all those hours of research on inclusion and the years and years of studies showing positively in favor of inclusion - WHY is it so hard for school districts to switch their way of doing things? Why is it so difficult to move forward with inclusion? Ugh!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-46908815124047640942016-09-03T10:15:48.536-04:002016-09-03T10:15:48.536-04:00Best wishes for a good start to a new school year!...Best wishes for a good start to a new school year! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-31950456214287797122016-08-14T13:07:37.469-04:002016-08-14T13:07:37.469-04:00Hello Colin and Kelli!!
My name is Kevan Malone a...Hello Colin and Kelli!!<br /><br />My name is Kevan Malone and I work for TD Bank in Lakewood. We would love to have Colin represent TD once again and throw out the first pitch at the upcoming Blue Claws game this Wednesday the 17th! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for details. Our branch number is 732-367-4043 or you can email us at Kevan.malone@td.com and seth.freiwald@td.com. We look forward to hearing from you!!Kevan Malonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-70337725461483562372016-07-19T06:32:30.328-04:002016-07-19T06:32:30.328-04:00Hi, your blog is very informative. Karate Classes ...Hi, your blog is very informative. Karate Classes is such a brilliant activity that not only gets kids moving, but gives them chance to socialize while learning essential life skills. To get best training you can also visit <a href="%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow"> Sampa Kids Kickboxing </a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-28556365763655732622016-06-23T23:30:51.361-04:002016-06-23T23:30:51.361-04:00So stinkin' cute!!So stinkin' cute!! Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755863499263006172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-88443363602386814152016-06-13T04:17:25.769-04:002016-06-13T04:17:25.769-04:00Amazing photos from 7th Birthday! Loved watching a...Amazing photos from 7th Birthday! Loved watching all photos and reading entire article. Thank you very much for this post. I will be hosting a similar party for my son on his 18th birthday. Have booked his favorite <a href="https://eventup.com/venues/houston-tx/" rel="nofollow">venue Houston</a> and eagerly waiting for his birthday!mackytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474029064281020182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-74168235817632638792016-05-24T21:25:48.691-04:002016-05-24T21:25:48.691-04:00Hi Kelli!
I am so sorry that you all are having to...Hi Kelli!<br />I am so sorry that you all are having to fight a school district that is so wrong in their actions! Have you all considered moving to another school district? If they are refusing to work with you, then I would definitely move despite not wanting to! What about homeschooling? Have you considered doing that? My thoughts and prayers are with you all!<br /><br />Maggie J.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02964579786286001872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-6257258625024037392016-04-20T22:28:29.212-04:002016-04-20T22:28:29.212-04:00Happy Birthday Colin...hope you had a wonderful bi...Happy Birthday Colin...hope you had a wonderful birthday :) Love the video! <br />She’s Our Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484602496481319812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-79575535247361567862016-02-19T12:40:58.351-05:002016-02-19T12:40:58.351-05:00I am so so sorry to hear this. How unfair to Coli...I am so so sorry to hear this. How unfair to Colin and all of you as a family. Not to mention the countless other kids that this is happening too. This is such an injustice and this school system needs to wake up and realize that he's a little boy he deserves the same opportunities as everyone else in the school. It should be up to the parents/children (when they are old enough to understand) to decide where their child is placed, you know him the best, you know what classroom is best for him, it shouldn't even be a question. Thankfully Colin has a great parents advocating for him because not all kids do.Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144768612903279477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-89254532908072053712016-02-18T10:56:54.665-05:002016-02-18T10:56:54.665-05:00Hi Kelli! I have been a long time blog reader. I a...Hi Kelli! I have been a long time blog reader. I am sorry that the school district is giving you a hard time, despite your best efforts for keeping Collin in an inclusion setting. Have you all considered moving to a completely different school district? I know you would hate to do this but if they are refusing to work with you in keeping Collin in a mainstream classroom, it may be best. Good luck!<br /><br />Maggie JohnsonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02964579786286001872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-88648277840530163152016-01-21T02:11:39.611-05:002016-01-21T02:11:39.611-05:00I enjoyed reading this blog, the kids look so cute...I enjoyed reading this blog, the kids look so cute and I'm glad colin's eyes are improving. The only thing I can suggest is to make it more fun for colin to wear his glasses, maybe make a reward chart and give him stickers for the time he keeps them on. Maybe he would like some more colourful glasses. Good luck with everything!<br /><br /><a href="http://glenmorevisioncenter.blogspot.com/2015/09/calgary-optometrists-reveal-how-to-tell.html" rel="nofollow">Barton Levesque @ Glenmore Vision Center</a>Barton Levesquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364724786547593852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-4644891549807632202015-12-21T10:16:06.894-05:002015-12-21T10:16:06.894-05:00That was great and helped me relive our experience...That was great and helped me relive our experience there last week! We didn't get to do ALL that you did because our 20 month old Callie had an early melt down which abruptly ended the night...but it was wonderful! Her favorite was the merry go round! OUr Sunday night was very mobbed! I wonder if there is a night less crowded? Your kids and blog are just wonderful! Thank you for sharing!! Eileen O<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-76251264698777098602015-12-04T20:18:43.015-05:002015-12-04T20:18:43.015-05:00COlin is amazing, and so are you!
So glad the p...COlin is amazing, and so are you! <br /> So glad the procedure is behind you and that he is recovering - no easy task for a 6 year old! Hope you are getting some rest too - and snuggling with him as much as he and you want!!! Hope to see you soon!EMcChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597343345807177246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-66878404335974516992015-10-29T21:21:37.378-04:002015-10-29T21:21:37.378-04:00Great photo Colin!Great photo Colin!Hmmmmmmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648608292439582809noreply@blogger.com