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The Gift of Kindness

It’s beautiful to see how my little girl, Addie, comes to life when she’s in the water.  No longer is she quadriplegic; the buoyancy of the water encourages her movement.  … Continue reading

July 9, 2013 · 2 Comments

MSNN: An Incredible Year in Review

As we are in the midst of celebrating the wonderful Holiday season, I just want to take this opportunity to thank each of you – our MSNN Family – for … Continue reading

December 28, 2012 · Leave a comment

Tom the Sensory Seeking Turkey Craft

I am always looking for new ways to get the kids to use their fingers and their brains together. My older girls got a kick out of feeling the different … Continue reading

November 13, 2012 · Leave a comment

How the Fairies Saved Trick-or-Treating

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a wimp when it comes to anything remotely scary. I can’t even watch Harry Potter trailers without having nightmares for weeks. With … Continue reading

October 29, 2012 · Leave a comment

Fridays with Friends: Down Syndrome Awareness

Welcome to this week’s edition of Fridays with Friends!  This week, our friend and MSNN Guest Blogger Michelle from Big Blueberry Eyes tells us about the abilities and individuality of her daughter, … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 2 Comments

Special Happens

I am pregnant. This wasn’t supposed to happen. We have a 16 year old biological daughter. We tried on and off to birth another spawn for about 10 years. We … Continue reading

October 5, 2012 · 6 Comments

June 1, 2012: Honoring Laura Loup – Military Spouse of the Day!

Laura is an inspirational Navy wife stationed at Naval Base Kitsap. Not only is Laura a mother to two active children, she is working on her Master’s Degree, AND is … Continue reading

June 1, 2012 · Leave a comment

May 31, 2012: Honoring Jessica Huckaby – Military Spouse of the Day!

Jessica is a Navy wife, married to her Sailor for eight years. The Huckaby family currently lives in Norfolk, Virginia. Jessica’s favorite part of being a military spouse is family … Continue reading

May 30, 2012 · Leave a comment

May 30, 2012: Honoring Jenny Blanchette – Military Spouse of the Day!

Jenny is a proud Navy wife, married to her husband for two years. They are currently stationed in Groton, Connecticut and are expecting their first baby. Jenny’s favorite part of … Continue reading

May 30, 2012 · Leave a comment

May 28, 2012: Honoring Robyn Iuliano – Military Spouse of the Day!

Today, while celebrating Memorial Day, we want to honor Master Sargent Robyn Iuliano, who is not only a spouse to a retired Airman, but she is active duty, too.  Her … Continue reading

May 28, 2012 · Leave a comment