Let it snow

A rare occurrence in Louisiana, we actually got snow. Real snow and it stuck, for a little while anyway. Here are some pictures of Riley enjoying the winter weather.

Wordless Wednesday(Heart of Geauxld! )

Wordless Wednesday(first dance class)

Dance, Dance!

I am so happy to report that on Wednesday Riley is starting dance class. Pre-ballet and tap to be specific. I couldn't be more excited. Today, with the help of Nonna, we went shopping and are all ready for class to start. I must admit when I saw the pink leather ballet shoes, so tiny and perfect, I teared up. My tiny sweet baby has grown so fast and is now on her way to becoming quite a little lady. I'm so proud of her. She continues to amaze me! I'm sure there will be many posts as we start out on this journey, this will be the first group activity/sport Riley has been involved in and I'm nervous and excited! Look for many pics and maybe some videos of my baby ballerina. Here she is modeling her new dance clothes and shoes. The ballet shoes couldn't be any cuter, but Riley is absolutely in love with the tap shoes and the noise they make(especially on our wood floors!)

WHO DAT!!!

Last night was a very happy night in the LaBorde house. For the first time in franchise history the New Orleans Saints are headed to the Super Bowl!!!. You see, we are just a little fanatic about our Saints, we just had 8 puppies, all boys, all named for Saints players. They're our little team. The game was a nail biter, but we pulled through!And when Hartley hit the field goal to win in overtime, our house got LOUD! We were all yelling and screaming and jumping for joy. Riley stayed up for the whole game and wore her cheer uniform proudly. We are trying to teach her to say Who Dat! Can't wait for the Super Bowl. Geaux Saints.

Blogs to See

I am so thrilled with my blog. When I started a few months ago, I really didn't know anything about blogs or blogging, and I still have a lot to learn. But blogging has definitely opened my eyes and my heart. I have "met" many new friends and have learned so much from this blog. I follow several blogs dealing with Down Syndrome, each doing their part to change the way the world views DS. I am so happy that so many people love and support children like Riley and are working to make the world a better place for children like her. Here are some of the blogs I follow, if you get the chance check them out, they range from moms of small children to a 13 year old girl with Down Syndrome who writes her own blog. They are all wonderful, and I hope you get as much joy out of them as I do. Alena

http://itsmylifemom.blogspot.com/

http://bridgets-light.blogspot.com/

http://lifewithextras.blogspot.com/

http://wwwourunexpectedjourney.blogspot.com/

Wordless Wednesday(Cheerleader)