October News
Drew and I are participating in our third Buddy Walk today! If you've been following our blog for awhile, you've probably seen posts about past walks (here, here and here).
The goal of the Buddy Walk is to spread awareness and promote acceptance & inclusion of all people with Down Syndrome, and also to raise funds locally and nationally for education, research and advocacy programs. If you're free today, come out for the festivities - the more the merrier!! It's going to be held at Hadley Park in Potomac from 10am to 2pm. If you can't attend but would like to make a small donation, you can visit our team page or personal fundraising page. All proceeds will benefit the local Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County and the National Down Syndrome Society. There's a large group coming out to support Team Vinnie today - we can't wait!
In other news, last weekend was our first wedding anniversary! The year just flew by. We celebrated by taking a mini-vacation to South Beach, soaking in the sun, and eating a lot of yummy food. Drew also won the sweetest husband of the year award. He surprised me with a scrapbook containing all of the cards we've ever given each other and tons of ticket stubs/wristbands/programs from all of the concerts and shows we've seen together...he's been secretly saving everything from the last FIVE years. I was floored when I looked through the pages. To think that he took the time to put it together and surprise me...ugh, the tears wouldn't stop flowing. I am married to the most wonderful man in the world. I love him. Ok, I'm done ;)
Stay tuned for more picture posts! Three awesome families (the Owens, Taylors, and Morgans) and two more wedding couples are coming soon!
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Reader Comments (5)
aww. I never gag at love sweet love.
Can you get married again because it was a lot of fun. Thanks.
Love it! Happy Anniversary! One of my good friends has a daughter, Emma who has Down Syndrome and she is the sweetest little girl. It's so great that you do the Buddy Walk every year! Can't wait for more South Beach pics!
Congrats on the anniversary!
Happy anniversary! What a sweet gift :)
We need to hang out or something.