Monthly Archives: April 2006

It all started so innocent.

Posted on April 26, 2006 by Julia Roberts

I had no idea what kind of weekend Quinn would have when we started out on an innocent camping trip. Leaving school a tad early with excited kids was a great way to enjoy the day and set up camp … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun. Baby oh baby.

Posted on April 20, 2006 by Julia Roberts

These were taken during the first week of Quinn’s life. It was three days after Quinn was diagnosed with ARPKD and I remember that IT WAS HORMONALLY IMPORTANT TO ME to make sure we celebrated the birth even though we … Continue reading →

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Not all bad.

Posted on April 20, 2006 by Julia Roberts

Gage and Quinn had labs last week. The easy kind. The kind where we are in and out in 15 minutes. Even if they both throw a fit and scream during the Drawing of Blood at this lab it would … Continue reading →

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A late letter for Gage.

Posted on April 18, 2006 by Julia Roberts

Dear Gage, It’s two months past your 7th birthday, but I’m sure you won’t mind the timing of this, since you are the direct reason I don’t have time to write. You’ve had quite a year between 6 & 7. … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun – Circa 1972

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Julia Roberts

This was me in 1972.  I’m the girl in back on the swing with a toddler named Vanessa and my red and tan house is in the background. Vanessa lived across the street from us and I was a Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on April 7, 2006 by Julia Roberts

Gage is a ham. He loves to be photographed. Finally, the phase of him only making funny faces or angling his body like a contortionist is behind us. He likes to have his picture made and will smile on command … Continue reading →

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Is there a letter for me?

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Julia Roberts

The letter came. Certified. Good news rarely comes certified. We’ve been waiting to hear about Quinn’s secondary insurance, Medicaid. The answer is no. She doesn’t qualify under the State’s new criteria to get the Katie Beckett Waiver, and now, we … Continue reading →

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Interpreting

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Julia Roberts

Gage: “Mommy, put on the song I like.” Me: “Which song Gage?” Gage: “The song with the presents.” YOU KNOW! WITH THE PRESENTS!” And me, naming each CD we have in the car that he likes… “On the Notting Hill … Continue reading →

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