Look What DJ Drew!

This is an awesome picture that DJ drew for grandma and grandpa on their anniversary card. He even signed the bottom! :) Not bad for a 3 year old, huh?

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Weekend Fun

This past week, DJ went to his first "big boy's" karate class. He had a lot of fun. The Wed class was filled with kids anywhere from 6-8 years old. The Saturday class, the ages were from DJ to adults. He even had a chance to spar at the Saturday class. The first kid he sparred against was probably about 7ish. The 2nd person looked like he was about 12 or 13. DJ wanted NOTHING to do with him. He kept following DJ around and DJ just kept walking away because he didn't want to spar with him! LOL! Eventually, the instructor told DJ that he could take him, so DJ started hitting and kicking like the Power Ranger that he is!

On Monday, DJ had his "preschool" karate class. I think he just likes going to that one because he is the teacher's pet and everyone else is a newbie. At his last class, his teacher once again used him to demonstrate for the other kids. DJ even had to spar EVERY kid in the class. There were about 10 kids in there. He loved it, though.

His Master said that he wants to put DJ in front of the preschool class more often so that he can build up his confidence even more and be ready for competition. The next tournament will actually be a fighting tournament in October. We can't wait!

On Saturday, DJ and Cody attended a friend's birthday party at a new indoor play area called Playtown (http://www.goplaytown.com/). They had a blast!!!! There aren't too many pictures of DJ because he wouldn't stand still long enough for me to take his picture!

"Get outta the way lady or you and that camera will get run over!"

The prince in his castle.

A sweaty prince taking a break. The crown actually broke shortly after this picture was taken because it was drenched in his sweat!!!

Having fun in the infant play area. We need one of these at home!!!

Cody smiling at the cute kid in the mirror.

A New Milestone for Cody!

We are so excited! Cody has reached a very important milestone! He can pull himself up to a stand! :)

He tried for the 1st time last night to pull himself up in his crib. He couldn't do it. He then tried again this morning and did it on the 1st try!!! I didn't have a camera around, but I by chance had the video camera in the room.

For a non-Down Syndrome child, this milestone is between 8 and 14 months. A little later for a Down Syndrome baby. Cody is 11 months so he is right on track! YEAH! That is why we are sooo proud!

We are just happy he is not like DJ and walking early (8.5 months for DJ!).

(Click on the title or picture below to view his video.)

WAY TO GO CODY!!! Now we practice walking!!!!

World Premiere....Cody's 1st Music Video

Click on the picture or the post title to view Cody's 1st music video! :)

My New Favorite DJ Picture

Funny Faces

This is what happens when you ask DJ to make faces :)

It's Baseball Season!

It's baseball season and Cody is ready! Well, DJ is ready, but Cody had the appropriate outfit on so it was picture time!



(DJ starts his karate back up this week as well as baseball.)




"Did you say pose?



"Are you ready for some baseball?"


"Is this thing autographed?"



"Enough with the pictures lady!"

Cody's 1st Easter

Here is a rare picture...me and the boys! I prefer to stay behind the camera so this is a rare shot. This is a picture from Easter.

Here is a picture of daddy and the boys from Easter:

And now pictures of the boys with their Easter gifts. DJ was so excited to see what the Easter bunny had left him.

Cody, on the other hand, did NOT really care for his Easter Dog. He posed with it, but that was the extent of his interest. Instead, he "traded" the dog with DJ for a plastic tree that came with DJ's soldier set. According to DJ, it was a fair trade!

Mommy's Candle Plug :)

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Easter Greetings!

Beach Photo Shoot

I know these 2 are probably getting tired of their pictures getting taken with EVERYTHING they do! :) They will thank me later.

Here are a few pictures of the boys at the beach this past weekend. It was pretty cold, so it was a short session.

DJ has always loved the beach and I think Cody loves it just as much! He loved paddling his chubby toes in the sand.