Category Archives: Down syndrome

Tell Picasso to stop licking the dog

Posted on April 24, 2016 by jackblee

   Timothy did some cooking last week, making both pizza and chocolate chip cookies.  He had fun and at times was a little bossy pants — he may look like the Pillsbury Dough Boy, but he directs the troops like General … Continue reading →

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Timothy and the Ten Pins

Posted on September 28, 2015 by jackblee

At the birthday party of a classmate, Timothy was enjoying knocking over the bowling pins that were set up on the floor of the gym.  I would set them up and Timothy would immediately knock the pins over. Fast forward … Continue reading →

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Was that Timothy who just ran past the window?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by jackblee

     Timothy turned 4 years old last weekend, which he continues to celebrate with a series of tasteful celebrations.   We all enjoyed a trip to Indianapolis to celebrate the wedding of Laura’s sister, Mary Ann and her fiancé Fritz, … Continue reading →

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Bermuda Triangle

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jackblee

    Elisabeth got home from India last Friday and walked in her Edina High School graduation on Monday.  We’re very proud of her for graduating and getting ready to go to Mount Holyoke College in the Fall.  And we’re … Continue reading →

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Harry the Dirty Dog

Posted on May 8, 2014 by jackblee

   As the weather has improved Timothy and I have taken a lot of trips in the jogging stroller.  We usually jog through a nature area and I find a good, small stick for his entertainment.  T likes to examine … Continue reading →

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Downton syndrome Abbey

Posted on March 21, 2014 by jackblee

  Today was World Down Syndrome Day  — because Down syndrome features an extra (3rd) of the 21st chromosome, and so 3-21 is Down syndrome day.  Anyway, we had planned to celebrate by stopping by a little pizza party over at Gigi’s … Continue reading →

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TRBL meets his match.com

Posted on March 15, 2014 by jackblee

Our eighteen year old daughter, Elisabeth, is still studying over in India. For the past three weeks, she and a group of exchange students have been travelling in northern India, visiting crowded Dehli, the impressive Taj Mahal and amazing sites … Continue reading →

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The Pirate and the Plunge

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jackblee

(Nice of Timothy to include his sister Catherine in his selfie!) This is a big week for our family.  Our daughter Elisabeth turned 18 years old today (Happy birthday E!). We’d rather not have Elisa living in India for such a … Continue reading →

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The Usual Suspect

Posted on December 1, 2013 by jackblee

    Timothy is making more sounds and his favorite word is ‘carrrrrr’, and he says it whenever he sees a car or hears the word spoken.  His pronunciation resembles someone from Boston clearing their throat as they say ‘car’ … Continue reading →

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Cheeky monkey

Posted on October 20, 2013 by jackblee

 Eating out with Timothy is like a game of speed chess.  He makes his move, we respond, our response opens up a new opportunity for him, he counter strikes and we quickly try to put an end to his offensive.  … Continue reading →

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