UPDATE from yesterday...glasses for Macey

We chose www.Specs4us.com for Macey's glasses. We went to Edmond, only one of the 3 places in the entire state of Oklahoma that sell this brand. Thank goodness it's only 30 minutes away and in my hometown. We were sold on the concept of the glasses. I would invite you to their website for the details. Basically a single mother of a daughter with Down Syndrome designed the glasses for those who have Down Syndrome, kids and adults too. They are made for them. The price was reasonable and the service was great. We are looking forward to seeing Macey with her new "eyes" one day next week. Thank You to each one of you who contributed with your thoughts and opinions. I'll let you know how they hold up. I'm not too worried about Macey it's her little brother with the quick hands I'm worried about. :) The picture was taken from the store. They are the model and size we chose just not the lime green color. Stay tuned for the color we chose. Too be continued...
Blessings,
Meghan

Glasses for one and surgery for the other

Guess who needs glasses? Macey
Guess who needs surgery? Marcus
Who knew?
We took both kids in today to have their eyes examined. We knew Marcus needed help. We were counting on glasses to correct his crossed eyes. Nope, surgery for him. He has good vision and doesn't need glasses. The surgery will correct his crossed eyes.
It is a muscle problem not a vision problem. The surgery is only 15 minutes long, out patient and he'll be up and going that afternoon. No patches needed just antibiotic drops for 2 weeks and no swimming for those two weeks. I just laughed! We just recently got him in the bath, I haven't even thought about a swimming pool. :)
Macey is near sided and has astigmatism in both eyes. She needs glasses. We are on the hunt for a good pair of glasses for her. Any suggestions?

I have a feeling this is only the beginning. We are grateful the issues we have encountered thus far are ALL fixable and not life threatning, PRAISE GOD!
Thank You for your enduring love, prayers and support. We are blessed to have you. We believe Marcus and Macey know they are loved by you too!
Blessings,
Meghan

A trip to the Dr. and a 1st to McD's

Today was a re-check for both Marcus and Macey with our pediatrician. They are both doing great! They both have gained weight over the past 2 weeks since our last visit. That was our priority. We set up more appointments for both of them. It is a busy time for doctor's offices for us. They have both really been troopers about the whole thing. We look forward to the day when we only go once a year for our well child check up, ha ha! Really, we are blessed to have the support to care for these kiddos. We want to make sure everything is OK with both of them. We have received nothing but positive responses from the medical community we have enquired so far. We are just taking it one appointment at a time. Please continue to pray for Marcus and Macey along with their health care providers. This is ALL new to us. So far, so good.
Thank You for your continued prayers.

The kids have both received their immunizations at both doctor visits. They have been so brave. It was well after lunchtime after our appointment. We were all hungry. It was time to make a first trip to McD's. Who new they would have loved french fries so much. We now know to feed them their chicken nuggets before the fries. :)
It has been a real treat to watch both of them with their "firsts" or firsts with us.
I am extremely blessed to be with both of them each day. I am even more blessed that Taylor and Tanner have been through EVERYTHING with us. I wouldn't have it any other way. They are the BEST big brothers and sisters ever. I appreciate their help too!

NSD and The Arts Festival

Today was promising to be a busy, full, long day. I wouldn't have it any other way. Wayne and I both had our two favorite things scheduled on the same day at the same time. It was National Scrap booking Day for me with about 40 other croppers and Wayne and his band were scheduled to play right smack dab in the middle of the day at the Arts Festival downtown OKC at 2pm. I said to myself, we can do this. We did do it! Wayne has always been supportive of my Creative Memories business and I of his music ministry. I was excited to see him play and be with the kids while he did. The afternoon was beautiful and the crowd really enjoyed the band. It was a great break for me in the middle of a long, busy day.

Our 2nd - first family picture

Let me explain. I wanted to have our family's picture made just after we returned home from Ukraine. Probably not the best idea since our new kiddos are not too familiar with a camera. Macey is still wandering why I'm chasing her around with this black box. Anyway, it just so happens that our church is finishing up with a new church directory. A company comes to the church to take professional pictures to then make into a directory. This doesn't happen very often so we were glad to be home with Marcus and Macey in time to be included. We were only home 4 days before our appointment. We shopped for clothes for the picture and Easter Sunday, they had a dual purpose. So far everything was going good. We all looked great, matching outfits, our appointment was after nap time, all was good. Except for the fact that our new kids are not too photogenic just yet. Poor Macey looked scared to death under all those lights with someone hollering behind a black box (in the dark) telling her to say, cheese. She wasn't having it. Needless to say, we received our free 8x10 for participating but didn't order one to put over the fireplace. I was disappointed but not discouraged.
I received an e-mail from a dear friend of mine who is launching her own professional photography business: www.angiesteedman.com (It's about time girl) I immediately called her and asked if she was up for the challenge of shooting the NEW Dickinson family. She was excited about the opportunity. We met at a local park, dressed casually and just had a good time. My purpose was to have them made so we could document what Marcus and Macey looked like when we got home but also to make a THANK YOU card for all of those who have supported and continue to support our adoption. We are so blessed to have become Marcus and Macey's Forever Family, we want to share them with you.
Mission accomplished!

Family and friends please feel free to visit Angie's website to order your prints of the NEW Dickinson family. Enter your e-mail and Dickinson423 for the password. Let me know if you have any questions. They will only be available for purchase for one month. So order quickly! Thank You for your adoption support and the support of Angie's new business. I would encourage you to contact her to book your next event. You'll be glad you did.
P.S. She has a booking special for the month of May.

Blessings,
Meghan

Macey's first Haircut

We are having family pictures made this afternoon. We decided Macey's bangs needed to be trimmed and the cut needed to be shaped just a bit. My dear friend Tammi, who is in my Sunday School class at church gave Macey her first haircut. Macey did well! I think she enjoyed the pampering Tammi provided. Macey loved all the attention she received from the other ladies at the shop. They adored her, rightfully so. I couldn't be more proud of her. She is really adjusting well. She is a blessing!

Princess Macey!

I would have to say she wears the tiara well. She's makes a beautiful princess. Macey is much like a typical four year old little preschooler. I forget sometimes she even has Ds. She is adjusting well and just brings so much joy to our lives. We are blessed to have been chosen to be her Forever Family!