Shhh,,,, I just can't keep a secret

I didn't really tell anyone, only my class and my teacher! I am so excited!




I am going to be a BIG SISTER!

Keep your eyes peeled

News will be coming. School is has been so much fun. Ms Derstine is awesome. She figured out yesterday something was wrong and by darn, last night Mommy did some trouble shooting on my implant and the processor is bad. I didn't hear what Ms Derstine said to draw and she thought that was really strange. I even cried and said I missed Mommy but she just had a gut feeling that wasn't the case. Yeah for Ms. Derstine, the teacher that is just learning about a deaf child did something phenomenal!

Disney 2010

We had an awesome trip to Disney. Disney Guest Relations made Morgan's trip so special. We stayed at Port Orleans, Riverside. Disney arranged to have the room decorated before our arrival. It was complete with embroidered Minnie Mouse ears, Autograph book and pen and a beautiful frame with a signed picture of Mickey inside it.
Morgan did Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo on Sunday and then dinner in the castle afterwards.
On Monday morning Morgan was greeted before the park offically open by none other than, Mickey Mouse. Disney had another set of embroidered ears complete with princess crown and veil. It was the most precious picture, Mickey coming out of his house and Morgan running towards him! After Mickey took her around his house and Minnie's house they had another surprised planned. Morgan spent about 20 minutes with Mickey. Mickey then handed Morgan back over to the Disney people and they walked her down this long hall. At the end of the hall was Belle, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. The look on Morgan's face was priceless! She spent 1/2 hour with the princesses. They told stories and danced and just had a fun time playing. We had dinner Monday at Park Fare with the mean step sisters. After dinner we headed over to the Magic Kingdom for VIP seating Disney arranged for the Electric Light Parade. What a show! Even the floats bowed to Princess Morgan. We ended Monday evening with the Wishes Fireworks! This day was a dream come true for Morgan, THANK YOU MR. DISNEY WORLD!
Everyday when we returned to our room the cleaning woman made sure she had a different animal made with our towels. Morgan's American Girl doll always was seated doing something different. We had more towel animals than on a cruise.
Morgan's favorite ride was Kali River Rapids and right behind this ride was the Barnstormer in Toontown. Morgan was a complete angel the entire trip. We spent time swimming everyday to take a break from all the excitement. We all enjoyed this down time.
Friday Disney arranged for Morgan to have special seating for Beauty and the Beast show along with the Beast giving Morgan the Red Rose.

Big day!

Well today is a big day, Morgan and I are doing a taping of our campaign speech for United Way. We are both pretty nervous, and I am totally on edge. They are going to play the video at a bunch of meetings at Knoll so that all the employees get a chance to see it for the United way kick off. Wish us luck! Thank you United Way!

Morgan's Hearing Journey

Morgan's Hearing Journey


This is just one of the slideshows I put together to pitch the 2010 United Way Campaign for Knoll Inc. We are so honored that they picked us to share our story!