31 for 21, Day 30: Buddy Walk

This morning was both the Sharing Down Syndrome's Buddy Walk and DS Network's Step up for Down Syndrome walk.  Both organizations are here in the valley and both do their major fundraising events around the same time.  It's unfortunate that they both pretty much fall on the same day.  But it is what it is. And so we just try our best to support the work they do.

We had to make a decision on which we would go to this year and the deciding factor was nap time.  The Buddy walk was earlier and better coincided with Maya's schedule.  Although we did major fundraising for the Step Up walk,  it just wasn't possible for us to go to it.  By the way, I'm happy to report that Maya and her dada are both tucked away and sleeping well.  I'm sure they are both exhausted from all the activities. 

Although we didn't get to see a ton of people we knew we did get so see some of our peeps. The coolest thing was when a mom came over to us and said, "Is that Maya?".  I was thinking, Wow,  Maya is already famous.  She's a mom that I am friends with via facebook.  I am so glad she recognized Maya.  She and her husband have two beautiful children, one blessed with a little something extra .  It was so wonderful to meet them in person.  We are automatic friends because of our little one's extra chromie.  I do feel very lucky to be a part of it all.

Maya checking out Barney

The walk starts.  Maya in her new wagon.

Waving to her peeps.

Getting a ride.

After our long walk it's time for ice cream!

A very happy Maya.

A hug for a new friend.

Sweet pea!

Hanging out with our friends.

Sandy and Maya.

Making some music.

 

 

Maya and me chillin'.

More huggies!

31 for 21, Day 7: buddy walk/step up for down syndrome

this is pure advertising but at least it's for a good cause. this year we are raising money for the DS Network group. last year we raised money for the Sharing DS group. i honestly don't know why there are two groups in this town, probably some politics that i'm not aware of.

i figured i'd raise money for DS Network because i've been interacting with them a little more this year. they have been trying to host more educational events and they also have an online message board which i find very helpful. we probably will go to both events since its one of the few ways we connect to our down syndrome community here. if you feel like giving a little money for a good cause, here's where to find our team: Dream a little Maya

check out this photo from last year. maya has grown so much. i can't way to post the newest buddy walk photos of her.