Well, we made it back!! Mayson did great on the airplane. Better than I could of ever imagined! She was amazed at the whole thing, really. I was so proud of her!
Boston is a beautiful city. Flying in over the water, you could see the lighthouses out in the ocean....just like you would imagine it!
Our Hotel was not at the convention center but acrossed the bridge. It was a beautiful hotel so friendly. The convention was at the World Trade Center Boston. A very nice place as well.
I got to hear Dr. Brian Skotko speak on how siblings feel about having a brother or sister with Down Syndrome. He is a great speaker and he touched a lot of important points. I also spent alot of time with a few of my favorite people, Jennifer Graf Groneberg, the author of "Road Map To Holland", and Kathryn Lynard Soper, the editor of "Gifts". These two ladies are incredible moms of DS children that have reflected on their feelings and lives in their books to help others. I was honored to help them and get to know them. It really made me feel like I was apart of something so special. Thanks Jennifer and Kathryn!
A few of us went to Quincy Market to get breakfast. Its full of neat little shops, food and a huge food market full of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Our friends , Francine and Sofia, Michelle and Kayla, Rebecca and Elainah and me and Mayson!
Mayson and I went to the dance and got to meet our friend Meredith Martin. Meredith is a self advocate that won 2 awards at the conference this year! Way to go Meredith!!!!!! Chris Burke (Corky from the show Life Goes On) was there as the DJ. He is fantastic!
We also got to meet Maria Dellapina (Specs4us)who custom designed Mayson's new glasses. She is wonderful person who has claimed Mayson as her adopted grand daughter! We met Maria's son Anthony and his girl friend, as well. They all have a special place in their heart for people with special needs.
I stopped to take a few pictures of Mayson by the flowers. She is wearing her new shirt Ginny made her that says "designer genes" with the three xxx's representing her chromosomes. Gosh I love my girl so much!
Well thats enough pictures of Boston for now.. more to come!!!!
14 comments to “Boston!!!!!!!”
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Michelle
8:53 AMLooks like you had a great time! So glad to hear Mayson was a wonderful traveler. Maybe we'll get to meet her (and you) next time.
I LOVE Mayson's shirt! TOO CUTE!
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Melissa @ Banana Migraine
11:21 AMIt looks like such a wonderful trip!!
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datri
8:19 AMSuch wonderful pictures! Mayson is such a doll. One day I'll get to a conference. In the mean time, I'll just be jealous, LOL.
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10:53 AMAmy it looks like you all had a great time! And May may is just a doll!
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Robin
3:27 PMwow! Looks like you had a blast. Maybe we will make it next year. I gotta keep up with things. Mayson gets prettier & prettier!
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Christina
9:58 PMGreat pictures! SO wish I could have gone and gotten to meet some of you guys! Maybe 2010!
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Michelle
10:17 PMYou got some wonderful pics of Boston! glad to hear Mayson did so well on the plane; and so glad that I actually got to meet you both! Fun times!
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Our Story: Continued
10:40 PMWhat a great trip! I loved spending the time we spent together and hope for more next year!
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Mary
12:26 PMAw, Mayson looks absolutely adorable! The convention looks amazing. I hope I get a chance to attend soon.
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jotcr2
1:50 AMThey are excellent photos. She is such a sweetie. The t'shirt is cool. I would like to be more creative like that.
6:00 AM
Amy, Mayson is just so totally beyond cute! I love all your pics of Boston--looks like everyone had a wonderful time! I really hope we'll be able to go to the conference some day.