The Sunshine of my Days

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray. You'll never know Dears how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away."

Youngest to oldest:
Hannah Mae, Molly, Haley, Jessica, Jeanna

Here's Hannah Mae hanging out with Papa - the two of them having too much fun!

Buddy Walk a Success!

The Buddy Walk was a huge success and Jessica, her teacher and home care worker even made the newspaper as you can see. We had over 400 walkers there raising awareness and acceptance for all people with Down syndrome. A great time was had by all! Thank you to all who came and walked with us!

Come Walk with Me!

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

“Come walk with me!!”

Because you are special to Jessica and our family, we would like to invite each of your family members to be our “buddies” and participate with us for Skagit County’s very first annual Buddy Walk in support of all people with Down syndrome. We would love it if you would join us on Saturday, October 13th at Bakerview Park from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be live music and entertainment, concessions (or bring a picnic), family friendly activities, goody bags and raffle prizes. There is no need to raise pledges. Our first Buddy Walk is solely to raise awareness and promote acceptance for people of all ages with Down syndrome. If you can join us, please let me know and I will get a brochure/registration form to you. Registration is $5.00 each and includes a T-shirt (goody bag, etc.) for every participant.

I am assisting the planning committee with this event. We are in DESPERATE need of volunteers! We also need more raffle prizes, give-aways, goody bag prizes, etc. (Great opportunity to advertise your business!) All donations will be acknowledged and are tax deductible. Any help you may be able to give us to make this first Buddy Walk a success would be hugely appreciated!!!

We look forward to hearing from you! Joy Caldwell

Anniversary & Dedication

July was a busy month! Of course it started with a "bang" as we celebrated July 4th with family & friends two days in a row watching the best fireworks shows ever!!!

Then on the 15th we celebrated our 2 year "Family Anniversary" together. Here we are at the park playing and posing together...





It sure is work, trying to get all these girls smiling at the little blinking timer light on the camera at just the right moment... maybe another day...

A couple of weeks later Uncle Jason, Auntie Laura and the only "Wright" grandson - Elliot came to visit. We had way too much fun together while they were here - showing them all the "grand" NW Washington scenic (& shopping!!!) sites.

Look at those beautiful big BLUE eyes she inherited from Mimi (My mom) & Grandpa Charles (Paul's Dad)!To add blessing to blessing they were able to celebrate Hannah Mae's baby dedication with us as well. Very special!

Of course what could be more precious than Papa being able to dedicate his granddaughter... and she was a perfect little angel for him, too!

Uncle Jason finished it off with a beautiful prayer, as well.

Just a few more pictures of our little darling...



(*All baby photos are "Creations by Joy"... Can you tell we're having fun?!)

Our Little Baby Doll...

All photography and effects are "Creations by Joy" aka Mom, Mommy, & Mama Joy...

6 weeks old already...

All 5 girls together - yes, we're busy, but having way too much fun!
Here are just a few of our favorite pictures, taken over the last few weeks. It's amazing how quickly she's changing. What a good baby she is, beautiful and loved by all!

Lots of kisses for Baby Hannah Mae...

Can't a girl just get some beauty sleep around here?! Yes, I am a perfect little angel, especially when my Daddy's holding me!

Here I am meeting my Uncle Jay from Calgary. I can't wait to meet Auntie Laura and cousin Elliott next month!

Introducing the latest member of our family...

Hannah Mae Grace Caldwell arrived on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 7:59 am, weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs, 1 oz, measuring 21 inches long! What an answer to prayer she is - arriving full term (38 weeks) with no complications for her or Mom. We came home from the hospital yesterday to a house full of girls jumping up and down, so excited to have their baby sister home - never mind Mom. (I don't get near as many kisses and hugs right now... :)

She has lost quite a bit of weight in her first couple of days, but now that Mom's milk is in, we're expecting her to gain it back right away... She's already proving to be a naturally good eater.

Here are a few more fun pictures... Proud Mom & Dad bringing her home yesterday...

Daddy bonding with his little girl. Jeanna and Haley with Hannah Mae.Home at last with my baby girl ...Proud Papa praying over his latest grandchild with the rest of the family looking on... Jessica & Mimi, too.

Daddy & Molly bonding with baby sister.