Category Archives: Parenting

Gideon’s trip to Great Wolf Lodge

Parenting, Special needs children

Gideon’s trip to Great Wolf Lodge was awesome!

Ever since he was little Gideon has loved being in the water. And since he has a winter birthday, it just makes sense that we should celebrate with a trip to Great Wolf Lodge.

Laynie suggested we make this his birthday trip every year. And I think Gideon, Josiah and Nya would be okay with that.

The best part about the trip is that Gideon was so worn out at the end of the day, that he slept SO well in the unfamiliar hotel bed. The biggest concern for me was the fact that 3 out of our 4 kids were in swim diapers. I didn’t want to be that family that shuts down the pool because my kid crapped in a swim diaper. Thankfully we had zero code browns in the pool. #win

Before you watch the slide show of Gideon’s trip to Great Wolf Lodge, I just want to say THANK YOU to the people who sent Gideon birthday cards. We had a sweet moment in the hotel room where Laynie read the cards to Gideon. I’m not sure how much he understood, but I can tell you that the rest of our family felt your love and support. Thank you for honoring him in a sweet and tangible way. <3

Jolicoeur Party of Six- Introducing Nya

Parenting

Well, we have some fun and crazy news to tell everyone. Baby Jolicoeur #4 arrived today!!

Introducing Nya Renee Jolicoeur! 💜

She was born today, June 9th at 9:35 am. Weighing in at 7 lbs 12 oz, Nya is our biggest baby yet. Until she arrived, Gideon was holding that record at 7 lbs 5 oz. 😂

Didn’t know that we were pregnant? Well, that’s because we never got around to announcing it. 😉 Stay tuned for her birth story.

PS: As far as we can tell, she’s PBD free! Of course we’ll be doing the official blood work in the weeks to come just to be sure.

Memorial Day Weekend 2018

Faith & Hope, Parenting, Special needs children

This three day weekend has been amazing for our family. I’m so excited to say that Gideon is doing really well!! First of all, he slept through the night both Saturday and Sunday night. Also, Gideon has had his full calorie intake by mouth for the past two days. And if you look at these photos and video from our Memorial Day Weekend, you’ll see that his smile and laugh are back as well.

Thank you all for your prayers and your continued prayers. Gideon still needs to gain more strength and put on some weight, but over all it appears as though we may be over the hump. Praise the Lord!!

Here are some sweet family moments. Enjoy.