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Reason #453 Why Being This Boy’s Dad Is Awesome: This Face On My Desk. Daily.

I could never count all of the reasons I love being this little boy’s father. I have no idea how it’s possible for my heart to contain this much love, but every day, just when I think it’s impossible to love someone any more than I love this little boy (and my wife) I wake up even more in love than the day before. My heart seriously feels like it’s going to explode it’s so full.

It’s amazing. 

To anyone that thinks raising a child with Down syndrome is a ‘sad story,” think again. There’s no sad in this house.

Rick Smith

Hi, I'm Noah's Dad and I'm passionate about giving the world a window into our life as we raise our son who was born with Down syndrome. I also enjoy connecting with other families, so let's stay connected.

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  • oh my goodness those are the cutest pictures I have ever seen!  He is so happy! Gods bless you Noah you are a little doll! :)
     

  • It is amazing raising a child with DS. Everyday brings new mile markers... and things we once took for granted, becomes miracles! Enjoy each day and celebrate each miracle, after 31 years I still am! ((Smiles & hugs))

  • OOOOOOOOMG I LOVE THOSE PICTURES OF NOAH HES SO HAPPY IN THEM HE IS SUCH A GREAT LIL MAN N YOU N YOUR WIFE ARE DOING A GREAT JOB WITH HIM  SWEET LIL NOAH YOU ARE THE SWEETEST LIL BOY YOU BRIGN A SMILE ON MY FACE EVERY DAY IF IM NOT FEELING GOOD ALL I HAVE TO DO IS LOOK AT YOUR SWEET FACE AND THOSE BLUE EYES  N I FEEL GREAT , AND MY BAD MOOD IS GONE  HUGS LIL MAN

  • Love the new update to the site. I think it's just a standard them update, but sitll..looks great. He's growing up fast!

    • Hey thanks man! And yah, I'm using the preview version of Standard 3......Glad you like it. I really like how it looks on a mobile device as well.

    • Thanks! By the way, have you seen these ---> http://noahsdad.com/not-worry-down-syndrome-screening-test/

  • Noah, you are just way to cute for words. Each time I see a picture of you, I can't help but smile........

  • Love, love, love these pics of Noah...make me smile!!  I agree with you 100%.   Being a parent is the most awesome experience and it never ceases to amaze me how much I love my kids.   Although we've been parents for a while now (our oldest of three boys will turn 12  next month), having Tyler 17 months ago has been an  extra blessing.  His being born with Ds has really, really taught us the importance of living in the moment, and it has been a joy watching him grow and develop.  I love my older two boys and I was thrilled when they hit their milestones or learned something new.  However, I never worried that they wouldn't do everything a child was supposed to do, when they were "supposed" to do it, and I don't think I really appreciated their development and celebrated as fully as I could have.  With Tyler, I don't take anything for granted.  We are so proud of every accomplishment, big or small and this has translated into being more aware and more in the moment with our older two boys as well. We've been so blessed and I think Tyler's very existent has taught my husband and I to be better parents to all our kids.  My heart is overflowing with love for my three sons. 

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