Our Six Pack with a Twist

Our Six Pack with a Twist Welcome to Our Six Pack with a Twist! We’re just two ordinary parents raising an extraordinary crew.

Dylan (20), Lexie (18), Lily (14), Liam (12), Coen (6), and Hayden (3). Liam and Hayden are rocking an extra chromosome, and Hayden is a heart warrior! Family blog focusing on motherhood, life with Down syndrome, activities for kids, organization, fashion, recipes, travel, and brands we love!

We made it through two weeks of school before the back to school germs hit! These three boys, plus Lily, ended up sick t...
09/11/2026

We made it through two weeks of school before the back to school germs hit! These three boys, plus Lily, ended up sick this past week. Hayden had a fever and upset stomach, Lily and Liam got colds, and Coen was taken down yesterday with a sore throat and a really high fever. Thankfully, they are starting to feel better as we head into the weekend. They all made it outside tonight, and played until after dark!

Yesterday was exactly what I needed! One last pool party with everyone, before summer ends. All of my kids and our frien...
09/08/2026

Yesterday was exactly what I needed! One last pool party with everyone, before summer ends. All of my kids and our friends were there, which made it extra special.

I might have ended up in the pool fully clothed, thanks to a toddler tornado who went down the slide on his own. He was right beside me while I was filling the bucket, and I turned to pour it on the slide, and he was at the top, and just let go as I poured. Let’s just say he shot into the middle of the deep end. He was wearing his life vest (it’s on any time we are near water), but the initial plunge under water terrified him, and he began flailing. I immediately jumped in, then just ended up staying in the pool in my dress. Only one person saw the entire incident, which just goes to show why I can never let my guard down!

After that excitement, we were able to move on to eating, swimming, and talking. It was a fun afternoon, but I don’t want to say goodbye to summer!

Hayden returned to preschool today! He has been at this school for a year and a half already. Same school, same teacher,...
09/02/2026

Hayden returned to preschool today! He has been at this school for a year and a half already. Same school, same teacher, same therapists and paras, and same great environment. This will be his last year before kindergarten!

He pushed through his first day, and had a good day, despite pulling an all nighter. I so wish I was kidding, but he was out of sorts last night. He fell asleep easily at 8 PM, but came running out of his room as I was getting his brothers ready for bed. I thought he would quickly fall back asleep, but I was wrong. By 6 AM, I had returned him to his crib well over 100 times, attempted to hold him until he fell asleep, removed items from his mouth, removed him from the fridge, removed him from the top bunk, and made him clean up messes he made every time he climbed out of his crib. I gave up on sleep for either of us at that point, because Lily and Liam were already getting ready for school. We both pulled all nighters, which completely sucked, and I was awake for 30 hours before I was able to squeeze in a nap. Needless to say, Hayden fell asleep on his way to school, and on the drive home, and this event got added to the documentation for a safety sleeper bed!

Here’s to a better night’s sleep, and a better second day!

When Liam met his para’s son, Ray, he immediately became one of Liam’s favorite people! Liam loves like no other, but th...
08/31/2026

When Liam met his para’s son, Ray, he immediately became one of Liam’s favorite people! Liam loves like no other, but there was something special about Ray. Liam mentioned his name constantly. After I met him, I realized why. Ray is an incredibly kind young man, and we all loved him from the moment we were introduced. (It’s no big surprise- his mom is awesome, too!) Ray visited Liam often at school, showed up at Coen’s playoff baseball game, played with my boys, and stopped by to visit Liam on his birthday. We all love Ray, and cheered so loud when we found out he was one of the captains of his football team. Liam - and Coen - love to watch him play football! Liam is so enthusiastic, and was asked to be an honorary captain at the first football game on Friday. It was tough to hold the tears back as he walked onto the field with all the captains, proudly wearing his shirt with Ray’s number, and even more so when he ran back to the sidelines, holding Ray’s hand. It wasn’t the attention, or the crowd. He was just so excited to be on that field with one of his favorite people in the entire world!

Liam spent the rest of the game cheering for Mars, surrounded by the faculty members who continuously support him. It takes a village, and we are blessed with an amazing one! Liam sat in the bleachers, cheering for Ray and the rest of the team, until after the game was over, and everyone cleared the stands.

Ray, we are so proud of you! We are so excited to cheer for you this season, and we know you are going to make a difference in so many lives in the future!

This is proof that a little kindness, love, acceptance, and inclusion make this world a much better - and happier - place! 💙💛

(Professional pictures from magnoliamediapa)

First day of 2nd Grade, 8th Grade, and 10th Grade! 🚌 Coen was nervous about going to a new building, Lily was indifferen...
08/26/2026

First day of 2nd Grade, 8th Grade, and 10th Grade! 🚌 Coen was nervous about going to a new building, Lily was indifferent, and Liam was excited!

Coen said 2nd Grade is the best, and he loves his teacher! (She was Liam’s second grade teacher, too.) Liam had a great day. Lily said it was okay. I consider the first day a success! Here’s to a great school year!

Sophomore year! 💚 Lexie moved back to school yesterday, and had her first day of classes today! This year, she is sharin...
08/24/2026

Sophomore year! 💚 Lexie moved back to school yesterday, and had her first day of classes today! This year, she is sharing a suite with three of her friends. The move-in process was much easier this year, but I did have to go home to pick up a few things! Thankfully, she’s just under an hour away. She had her first day of classes today, and said she really enjoyed them. Tomorrow, she has classes, and she will also begin her job as a peer leader for one of the professors she had last year. Between classes, her job, and her work with the sorority, she is going to be so busy! Leaving her is so hard. I feel like I’m leaving a piece of my heart behind, but I know she will do great things!

Lexie’s beach trip with her best friend, Ari, and Ari’s parents! 💙 Ari spent the summer in another state for an internsh...
08/20/2026

Lexie’s beach trip with her best friend, Ari, and Ari’s parents! 💙 Ari spent the summer in another state for an internship, and Lexie was so excited to see her again. She also adores Ari’s parents, and had a great time with them. Lexie is so excited to be reunited with her in a few days. I know she felt a bit lost without Ari, after seeing her every day in high school, and living with her at college!

The kids are incredibly lucky to have a big brother who stops by almost every day to say hello! (And I’m a lucky mom!) ...
08/20/2026

The kids are incredibly lucky to have a big brother who stops by almost every day to say hello! (And I’m a lucky mom!)

Happy 13th Birthday, Liam! 💙💛 I can’t believe this sweet boy is officially a teenager. He is still the sweetest, most em...
08/18/2026

Happy 13th Birthday, Liam! 💙💛 I can’t believe this sweet boy is officially a teenager. He is still the sweetest, most empathetic, most loving boy I have ever met. To be loved by Liam is truly a gift!

I think Lexie is actually EXCITED to move back to school! She had a meeting with payroll today, so we dropped off her ch...
08/18/2026

I think Lexie is actually EXCITED to move back to school! She had a meeting with payroll today, so we dropped off her chair with her roommates, who moved in early. She was so anxious to be reunited with her friends that she pulled the chair out of the car, and sat in it, in the grass, so she could spot them easier. She got a sneak peek of her new suite, and was so excited about the kitchen and living room! 6 more days…

(I am NOT ready!)

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