Sponsor a Mile

I'm sure you have all heard us talk of the amazing Strong Family in Santa Barbara. Their precious baby Gwendolyn was born just a few months before Jack, perhaps that is why we feel such a connection to them. Sadly, their adorable daughter was born with SMA, the #1 genetic killer of children under the age of two. Gwendolyn just celebrated her 20th month-iversary and continues to delight and inspire her family, friends and even strangers. In addition to the MANY efforts her parents, Bill and Victoria, make to increase attention and funding for SMA, they have established the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation. They will be traveling via RV to Mississippi on June 21st and are trying to raise $50,000 to help find a cure for SMA (100% of money raised goes to their foundation). If you have not already visited their website, we encourage you to check it out. If you have not signed their petition to cure SMA...DO IT NOW!!!! It will only take 30 seconds! If you are interested in sponsoring a mile, two (or maybe ten) please do so.

Rob and I are inspired daily by the courage we see demonstrated by the Strongs. We have strived to be better parents for Jack based on the example set for us by the Strongs. They are truly amazing. We are sure you will be inspired by them too.

Click this link to sponsor their journey:
http://sponsoramile.com/

Click here to visit their website:
http://www.gwendolynstrong.com/

Click here to sign the Petition to cure SMA:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/182/petition-to-cure-SMA

We can only imagine how our lives would be altered forever if Jack had been born with SMA. Please take the time to help the babies and children afflicted by this dreadful disease. Thanks.

Monkey, Part II

Jack loves when Daddy pushes him in his car around the backyard. So, yesterday he decided to be the Daddy and treat his little monkey buddy to some great fun. After we got Monkey safely strapped in, Jack proceeded to push him around, popping wheelies and chatting with him for quite a while. He is so cute with that darn Monkey! Not so cute, however, was when I turned my back during breakfast this morning and Jack decided to share his syrupy waffles with Monkey! After a quick sponge bath for both of them, it was back to having fun!

Monkeying Around

The only thing more adorable than Jack feeding crackers to his new sock monkey was when he first did it yesterday. You see, he was cuddling in bed with Mommy and Daddy when he decided to share his treats with his new monkey friend. However, he was trying to feed them into the red "mouth-like" thing that is the monkey's bottom! You can see in the video that the two look very similar...I understand his confusion!! Well, today he had it right and I am so delighted to see what a good friend he has become, sharing his treats.

We also went to the park today for lunch and playtime with our adorable neighbors, Junia and Eden. I can't believe I forgot the Flip video!! They were so precious playing together and sharing snacks. The girls each wanted to hold Jack's hands as we walked to the playground, and Junia was especially the doting Mommy with him while we were there. We had a great time and look forward to more playdates this summer.

Jack's Jacket

With Grandpa Nick filming for 10 hours during his and Tutu's quick visit, who'd believe that I don't have a picture of them together! Rob is working on it. But in the meantime, here's some cute footage from this morning. He wanted to wear Mommy's jacket and it really looked more like a bathrobe! Perfect for today though, as we are all feeling a bit lazy. I can tell that June is arriving soon because the June Gloom has been upon us for several days now. It's a good day to relax at home and watcha movie...Cars anyone?

Memorial Day

To all our Republican family and friends who think that Democrats are unpatriotic and anti-American we pose this question: How many of YOU flew the stars and stripes today?

We love you anyway! God Bless America!

Daddy's Little Helper

We all went to Costco and Lowe's today; it doesn't get more domestic than that. Then Jack had a great time helping Daddy with chores today. Here he is working with the pliers and the shovel...HE LOVED THEM! He also used the rake and helped Mommy with the squeegee.
Jack also found his first favorite movie: Stuart Little. We don't know why he loves this movie so much, but he cuddled with daddy on the couch and watched it for over 30 minutes this evening. We have put on Cars, Bolt and several other movies, but none kept his interest for more than a few minutes. Fortunately for us, it's a pretty cute flick. Have a nice weekend!

Driving While Dancing

I've heard of a DWI, but DWD?? Driving while DANCING?! Jack is fascinated with the car and today I pulled in the driveway from work to find him "driving" the Prius. He had the stereo on to hip-hop music with explicit lyrics and he was driving like a mad man! I sometimes wonder what he and Daddy do on their bonding days, but maybe I'm better off not knowing! What happens with Daddy, stays with Daddy!