My wife and I received inspiration that we needed to adopt a girl with Down syndrome. Her name is Abigail Lili JOY Turpin. These are the chronicles of finding and having Joy!
Monday, May 16, 2022
Friday, May 06, 2022
Our new lot
We have bought 1.25 acres. We are in the process of buying another 1.25 acres. On this 2.5 acres, we are building a special house designed just for our family. It is taking forever to make it happen - and the superintendent said it'll probably be another year before it's done. But we are excited!!
Thursday, May 05, 2022
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Making our derby cars
At church there are youth activities every Thursday. We choose not to attend all of them - just the ones the girls will enjoy.
The youth made pinewood derby cars. Joy wanted to decorate hers with PJ Masks characters, Catboy, Gecko, and Owlette.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Welcome to McDonald’s
Ready to make some french fries

Girl has a great imagination! She set up her own McDonald's.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Study on doctors
Joy has been involved with a study. The instructor taught her how to ask her GYN about options for her period. At the conclusion of the study, she facetimed a doctor.
It was great because I loved how to prepare Joy so she can be more independent at the doctor's office.
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Pepperoni Pizza
Joy has learned to say - pepperoni
So all of the sudden, pepperoni pizza is her new fav - instead of cheese.
We had a terrible storm with tornados come through town. School was cancelled so we cleaned our rooms and had lunch at Costco.
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Frozen
We went to see a production of Frozen! So exciting! Her favorite character is Christoff.

Then out for pizza (of course - it was that or McDonald's)
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Monday, March 07, 2022
Mani/Pedi
Joy does NOT want me to cut her fingernails or toenails. BUT she will let these ladies do it!
So....girlfriend now enjoys mani pedis.
Thursday, March 03, 2022
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
Monday, February 14, 2022
Valentines Day
Chocolates and roses from Daddy

and skittles and Pepsi ??? Heaven!!!

Valentine cookies

Working on signing her name for her classroom valentines

Pancake breakfast! Yummy!
Tuesday, February 08, 2022
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Dental procedure
The dentist dressed Catboy all up!
Joy did great! She got her mouth all cleaned up.

Child Life brought a dog to visit.


Joy loves the recovery period - so much attention :)
Friday, January 21, 2022
Out to dinner with Sammi and Jared
Sammi and her new husband, Jared, took Joy out to eat. Pizza and French Fries at the same restaurant - Joy's paradise!!

A day of NTI. She is a pro at online school. Fortunately, it was only for one week this time. Go away COVID!!
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