An Ordinary Family with Three Special Kids
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 15th, 2010
Orlando, July 2010
Whenever we told someone that we were going to Orlando, it was assumed that we were doing Disney. However, we found that Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove had more to offer Drew as far as activities that he could actively participate in. The story of this magical trip follows with a day-by-day account. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 1st, 2010
keeping people happy!
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 30th, 2010
At least that’s how it felt on Monday. The children spent most of the day outside enjoying perfect Minnesota summertime weather. Uncle Matt took a break from yard work to help Drew examine a daddy longlegs spider. Then we all went on an “exploring walk” ending up at the playground. The boys were excited to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 27th, 2010
Wednesday Evening, June 23
A routine stop for take-out pizza turned into a memorable event when the boys were invited into the kitchen to help make their pizzas.
Thursday, June 24
Swimming was the main activity of the trip; it is enjoyed by every member of the Draz Fam. Thus, much of the last day was spent [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 24th, 2010
Monday, June 21:
The day began with a craft. Tommy, Ry and Drew each painted a ceramic souvenir. Tommy and Ry chose a cactus while Drew painted a frog. Then it was time to say good-bye to Tommy and Auntie. We are so very glad they were able to spend these days with us and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 22nd, 2010
The Draz kids spend all winter in lock-down so summer means fun, adventures and vacations. We are now in the middle of our first vacation–a week in Phoenix. You may be wondering about Phoenix in June; the truth is it’s absolutely wonderful for hanging out at the pool. We’re having a wonderful time. A synopsis [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 9th, 2010
Jay took the first video. It is one of my all time favorites:
Yes, the chair did, in fact, run into the cabinet. No injuries, though!
In the second video Drew is back to his old swim tricks. Considering the extent of Drew’s disabilities, his “tricks” are quite amazing. Meanwhile, Ryan is learning how to swim and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 3rd, 2010
Nikki is on vacation this week. On Tuesday Jay and I took the children to see Aunt Dana. We spent some time in a beautiful park and had a picnic in her front lawn, overlooking the river. Yesterday Drew and I spent the morning at Gillette Specialty Hospital with some of his team of docs. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 2nd, 2010
Yesterday I posted about the amazing Memorial Day ceremony the Draz Fam attended in the morning. However, the day didn’t stop there. The afternoon activities began in the pool with several guests enjoying the perfect swimming weather. Then everyone moved inside for a summer meal prepared by Claire with some help from Dana. Anna helped [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 1st, 2010
Jen and Kirstin honored their grandpa with a paver at a local memorial. Yesterday the entire Draz Fam attended a special ceremony at the memorial. Drew brought an American flag to honor his great-grandpa, Leon Niles. First he placed the flag on great-grandpa’s paver, announcing his love. Later he gave the flag to a veteran [...]
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