The Ups & Down (syndrome) of the Allred Family

I've always known I'd write a book about Jacob.  I knew it the moment he was diagnosed with his disability. I knew it before I...

The last several months have brought about subtle, yet significant changes in Jacob.  I don't know if it's because he's actually...

What does a crab say? Holy cow!  I did NOT intent to go six months before returning Jacob to the Gemiini Program. But, life, being life,...

What a crazy busy week it's been! Jake had is fourth birthday on Saturday (Wahoo!) and it was surprisingly low-key.  What I love about...

Jacob is ready to go back to school.  How do I know?  Well, it didn't take a rocket scientist this morning.  We were taking his big...

 Last post I talked a lot about all our plans for this summer, and how excited I was to be to be doing 'nothing' with my children. H...

Summertime is a bittersweet time around our house. On the first hand, I get to spend more time with my kiddos playing, laughing, having fun...

This week we decided it's time to update our pictures in the Living Room.  And, in homage to one of our favorite cartoon characters, Ca...