A little at a time

I have begun refreshing my website and starting to give my site a makeover. I am still not very happy with the lack of flexibility with the weebly site builder but it gives me something quick and temporary to work with until I am able to create my own from scratch that I really like. I made a temporary one in my web development class this past fall at Virginia Western and I really liked the way it turned out. Unfortunately, I did not make it completely able to transfer onto the web so it is still being developed. Until that point that I am able to get it uploaded and live, I will have to be happy using a pre-made site. It could be worse! I could have no idea whatsoever about designing a website. The next few weeks will be spent designing, creating, refreshing, re-vamping and re-configuring. Little by little it should be done sometime in the near future, so keep your eyes peeled!

On a separate note, our family went to the Down Syndrome support group get together tonight. It was so nice to be able to spend time with mothers and fathers of other children with Down Syndrome who can offer support and understanding. It always leaves me feeling good. Tonight we discussed ways we can help raise money for our support group so we are able to do other things and perhaps be able to help with costs. An idea for next year is to work this year to create a calendar to sell in order to raise some money. I think the idea would be wonderful and I know that I would love for Benjamin to be included on the calendar pages, representing children with Down Syndrome. He is super adorable and just looking at him makes me smile.

Monday musings

Last night we were up for a bit with Ben since he was having issues with overheating. Kinda scary but I suppose it's not unheard of for children with Down Syndrome. New to me though! I feel so much like a new mom when it comes to him. I thought I would be fine since I've already had 5 children but boy was I wrong! It's a new adventure for sure. 

Thankfully he looks much better today but still isn't 100%. 

For my origami calendar this morning I was a bit disappointed to see it was just a technique page. Simply teaching a new folding technique. 

So I tried it and it's not fun. 

On a brighter note, today was my man's first day of college!!! I am so proud of him! He was so excited this morning and I am happy for him. He is going to be amazing!

Proud guy with his new student ID!

Origami

So...the nightingale flight test was a bomb...check out the video: Bummer. Anyway, on to the next day! Day 4!! Today was a most appropriate creation! A sled!! Perfect for getting us over-excited about the bits of snowy wispies that fell from the sky today. Unfortunately, that is all it was and we will not be able to use the sled. (the real one that is) Our dollhouse family will get to use this one though! Perfect size for the little sister or brother!

I hope tomorrow's paper creation does not bring with it false hopes...

New Year in Origami

I love page-a-day calendars but will be the first to admit I rip off hunks of pages several times each year after I have forgotten to change it daily. I haven't had one in over 5 years simply because I don't like forgetting and inevitably feel guilt over not changing it! So, I have planners. I love my planners and use them daily for my poor scatterbrained mind to be able to remember anything! Well, my well meaning children got me a page-a-day calendar that is actually a fold-a-day calendar! I love origami and so it was a very thoughtful gift. So...will I do it everyday this year? Probably not. But I will try my best to fold them as close to the dates they are meant for! Here's some pictures of the calendar and days 1 and 2/3. So far? Very fun! 

Very cute calendar, very thoughtful children! 

Day 1: Penguin

Cute right? Um...kinda weird looking and does not stand up, but very simple origami. I could actually tell it was meant to be a penguin so that's good!

Day2/3: Nightingale 

I wonder if I threw it outside if it would fly...guess I'm off to go see! 

❤️ Becca