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I'm married to Carlos Lopez for 18 years now. We have 3 beautiful children, Laura, Eric and our angel Allison. I work for DCH and have an awesome family and the best of friends.

Member For: 1 year, 8 months
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My sweetheart Allison

March 3, 2009 by alogreen70

Everyone,
I am excited to report how well my sweetie Allison is doing. She is starting to really recognize some signs and repeats them over and over. Thanks Denise for holding that class in your home and teaching us some of those signs. She doesn't do them precisely the way they should look like but I can tell what she is saying. She is signing Mom, "more", and "all done". It's amazing when her feeding pump beeps that is all done that she does the "all done" sign. This is so exciting for us. She is quite a character. She likes to pinch just to see our "Ow!! that hurts!" reaction. We constantly tell her not to do that, to be sweet and touch softly but she grins at us and we of course melt. I swear I tell her all the time that they will be calling us from the Rise School to come and pick her up because she is too mean to the other kids. Ha,ha,ha... We are excited that she will starting school in August. I think the social interactions will help her blossom. Hope to see everyone at the Worlds Down Syndrome Awareness Day at the aquarium. :)

Re: World Down Syndrome Day

March 3, 2009 by alogreen70

Gregg, we definitely want to go! Count us in for 4 people. Hope it works out that they get us in free but if not, I don't mind paying. I think this would be an awesome opportunity for us to gather and I bet all our little angels would enjoy it. :)

Baby Annabel is here!!

February 6, 2009 by alogreen70

I would like to extend my most sincere Congratulations to Elisa and Luis on the arrival of Annabel Nicole yesterday the 5th of February. How exciting to add to your family. Annabel will no doubt be a joy and what a blessing you have given to Miss Natalie. She will be an awesome big sister. This is good for her. I can't wait to see her!!!

Abby Reyes

January 21, 2009 by alogreen70

It's been awhile since I visited the site and I knew about Abby's passing by seeing it in the news. I never knew of the shooting that took place and least of all that it took one of our special angels back home. I could never even begin to imagine what losing Abby is like for her family. I shake and cry to ever think such a thing could happen to my Allison. Abby I can only imagine was the sweetest soul to her family and they will miss her more than we could ever imagine. My heart is broken for her family and I will keep her family in my prayers for their comfort.
Abby, you have gone back with the Lord to be the angel you always were and to watch over the loves that will cherish your memory. Rest in Peace.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

December 23, 2008 by alogreen70

I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a even happier New Year. This has been quite a year for us and we look forward to what 2009 has to bring us. Every day the Lord gives us is a gift and I hope everyone else out there feels the same. We are blessed to have angels in our lives. I'm excited for Allison's 2nd Christmas as this year I'm sure she will be more excited about opening presents since last Christmas she was too small. Please be safe this holiday season and remember to tell the people you love that you love them.

Re: Website "hits"

November 24, 2008 by alogreen70

This is great Gregg!!! I hope to get more parents here locally to join the group. It's always nice to meet new people.

Re: Happy 2nd Birthday Olivia (11/24/08)

November 24, 2008 by alogreen70

Oh Olivia, sweet little angel, I hope you have an awesome day today for your birthday and I hope you have a blast on Saturday for your party!!! We will be there!! Can't wait.

Allison in the spotlight!!!

November 18, 2008 by alogreen70

YAY!!! Allison is in the spotlight. I need to send more photos Gregg. The website looks awesome. Keep up the good job. Love it!!

Welcome to Stevie and Josie

November 7, 2008 by alogreen70

Hi Josie,
Not sure if you've signed up on the forum yet but I wanted to give you and your precious baby boy Stevie a warm welcome. He is absolutely adorable. What a cutie pie!!! My angel is Allison. Check out her photos on the website. Looking forward to seeing more photos of Stevie. The people in this forum are awesome and we all are close to other another's children. I enjoy hearing and reading about updates on all of them and look forward to hearing more about Stevie. Welcome Aboard..
Adriana:)

Welcome Back Forum

November 5, 2008 by alogreen70

Everyone,
I am excited that this is back, now let's use it. This is our opportunity to let everyone know how our little angels are doing. I for one want to know. I was pleased with the turn out at Peter Piper for the Halloween Party and was excited to finally meet some new people. We are fortunate to have one another for support and guidance and should take advantage of it. Please get on the forum more often and let's exchange information even the slightest information and brags are "big deals" to us.

Re: Potty Training Any Hints or suggestions

August 13, 2008 by alogreen70

Hi Darlene,
Just was curious at how the potty training is going?

My Allison

July 29, 2008 by alogreen70

Hi everyone,
Just a quick update on my sweetheart. The DCH calendar is scheduled to be unveiled on September 24th. Can't wait!!!! Well, believe it or not, my angel is crawling, or should I say her version of crawling. She basically squats like a frog and drags one leg bended and uses the other to move forward. She refuses to get up on her knees (guess she don't want to get them dirty, hee,hee) but I am thrilled that she is even doing this. We basically keep her on the floor all the time and she is getting around. It's exciting to see. What's new with everyone else??? Heard that Miss little Natalie is walking now??? Great job Natalie!!! I just love her.

Re: 15 July 2008 - Kaden pictures added

July 25, 2008 by alogreen70

Those pictures of Kaden are awesome!!! Fun,fun,fun. Wow, looks like he had a blast at Schiletterbahn. I need to post more of Allison's pictures of her enjoying the water too. :)

Save the Forum

July 21, 2008 by alogreen70

Hey everyone,
I myself have been disappointed in the lack of response that the forum gets. We need to remember that this is for our kids and this is a way we can support each other because time does not allow us to get together as often as I know I would like. Please everyone, respond every now and then, even to just drop a simple line. I enjoy hearing little things from everyone. Hope to hear from you'll soon.

This is really bragging....

July 3, 2008 by alogreen70

Hi everyone,
Update on my Allison. She had a swallow test done yesterday and she is almost there. Her function is improving everyday. Soon, really soon, I will be enjoying her eating by mouth like every other little baby out there. Aside from that, she's doing absolutely wonderful. She is truly amazing and such a wonderfully behaved little girl. She adapts to changes with no fuss and we've just recently took her to Schiletterbahn and took some great pictures of her in the water. I need to post them soon. We are going to SeaWorld tomorrow for the 4th of July and we'll see how she does. Last year when we took her she was only 2 months old and she didn't give us a hint of trouble. I'll keep my fingers crossed she'll be the same tomorrow.

Re: Is CBDSA making a difference? Our statistics make me think so.

July 3, 2008 by alogreen70

Gregg,
This is great. What I would really like to see is more interaction between us all and perhaps get more parents involved. I know personally speaking that the members of this group have been a tremendous support system for me and I'm sure for other as well. Even if it's something so small, it is truly grand in my eyes to know how each and every one of our angels is doing. So please everyone out there, please drop and line now and then.

Re: Eyeglasses for Children with Down syndrome

June 12, 2008 by alogreen70

Gregg,
This is good to know since Allison will be seeing an eye doctor at the end of the month and who knows, she may need glasses? Thanks for all your research.

We all have something, don't we?

June 12, 2008 by alogreen70

Hi everyone,
I know everyone is busy, I know I am, but it would be nice to hear from everyone every now and then. I would personally like to see everyone drop a line or two just to say "hey" and let us know how your child is doing. Allison is doing absolutely great. It would be nice to see how we can all get together again since I enjoy seeing every single one of the kids. How is everyone's sweethearts???

Re: New Page Header

June 6, 2008 by alogreen70

Great Gregg!!! And welcome back. Hope to see you at our next meeting.

Re: Prayers for Josh and his family

June 6, 2008 by alogreen70

Josh and family,
May God be with you on the day of your surgery as he always is.

They really need you now

May 16, 2008 by alogreen70

Everyone, Not sure if you got to read Gregg's response to my question on how his mother is doing. It's pretty much any day now for her and I wanted for everyone to just remember him and his family during this very difficult time. His mother will truly be in a better place so the ones left to suffer are her children. They will miss her so much and that loneliness felt is overwhelming so I know extra prayers for comfort are much appreciated. I myself when through this with my dad 5 yrs ago and it's tough. I remember the words of comfort that were given and people may think that that person is numb to the kind words but believe me they aren't. It's very comforting and reassuring to know someone's heart aches for your loss. We are here for you Gregg.

Gregg's mother

May 14, 2008 by alogreen70

Gregg, I was just curious about how your mother is doing? Also, just to let you know that I am thinking about you and your family and continue to keep all of you in my daily prayers. I'm sure you are dearly missed by your loved one here.

Allison is a 2009 Calendar Baby

May 9, 2008 by alogreen70

I received the most exciting news. My sweet little angel has been chosen to be a 2009 Calendar Child for Driscoll Childrens Hospital. She is during a photo shoot on May 27th at Gray's Photography. The theme for 2009 is Clowns Who Care so I imagine she will be taking a photo with a clown. This is a very special honor since obviously they can only choose 12 kids (12 months in a year) and for Allison to be chosen is so thrilling. Get ready everyone because I want everyone to buy a calendar once there out. All the money goes back to DCH for the kids of course!! I hope she gets May though since that is her birthday month. I don't know yet what month she will get. I'm so proud. :)

Prayer for Gregg's family

April 29, 2008 by alogreen70

Forgive me, I don't remember if Alma said that Gregg's father or mother had fallen very ill. Gregg has been wonderful in remembering and thinking of everyone and I just wanted everyone to know he is going through something difficult with his family right now. Gregg, I hope your mother or father is better now and know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Please be careful out there and come home safely. God Bless your family.

Re: May 3rd - Allison's Big 1st Birthday Bash - Repost from Adriana

April 23, 2008 by alogreen70

Reminder about Allison's party on May 3rd at 2:00. We are getting invitations made as I type and they will be sent late but don't worry, you will get them. My phone # is on the invitation if you need directions to my house. Can't wait to see everyone there and hope to see everyone at Friday's meeting.