We are back…well, Rachel and Leah get back sometime today.

The Triangle Down Syndrome Network Buddy Walk was fantastic. Rachel, Alex and Leah were a smash!

Going down the slide

After the morning show interview that I talked about in the last post, we all went over to Brier Creek Community Park, where we set up and got ready for the big performance. We may have stopped to take advantage of some fun things at the Buddy Walk…

Rachel, Alex and Leah at the Meet and Greet

After a couple of times down the slide, we headed over to our table and set up a place where people could stop and meet Rachel, Alex and Leah. Even before we set up, the hosts of Signing Time were bombarded… and loved every minute of it.

They had a chance to meet all the little buddies who were there to walk, and even got to see some people who came just to meet the Signing Time stars!

We even had the chance to meet 15-year old Noah Long, who (I hope I get the story right) unbeknownst to his family, volunteered them to help at the Buddy Walk so he would have a chance to work for a good cause and meet Rachel at the same time.

Lindsey Meeting Noah Long

Noah, who is blind, happened to stumble upon the music for Signing Time and has been a fan ever since. It was nice to finally meet him and his family.

When it came time to get Rachel, Alex and Leah to the stage, we felt so bad for leaving the booth…but we literally had to run to make it to the stage on time – we were running as they made the announcement. Rachel went on first and sang the Signing Time theme song. When Alex and Leah were introduced, they were greeted by the best applause and hooting and hollering around!

As part of the show, Rachel, Alex and Leah performed the Silly Pizza song, one of Rachel’s favorites It just so happens that all our Signing Time fans love this song and get really bummed if Rachel doesn’t perform it. Perhaps one of the most challenging songs, Rachel, Alex, Leah and a couple of Buddy Walk attendees performed this without a hitch. As a joke, Rachel falls to the stage exhausted. You can view the video below.



You can read all about one fans experience on our forum.

After the performance, Rachel, Alex and Leah joined the walkers for a walk around the park. From the looks of it, there were almost 2,000 participants that came for the walk.

Walking at the Buddy Walk

All in all, the Buddy Walk was a huge success…and we were so excited to be a part of it. You can see more photos on our website in the Photo Album.

The next day, Rachel and Leah were able to host a Signing Time Story Time at the Child Development Center in Wilmington. Students with exceptionalities and disabilities were able to meet these two stars and learned some sign language at the same time. Rachel and Leah were also able to meet with parents and families living in or around Wilmington, where they were able to talk about the importance of giving communication to all children, regardless of ability.

The Wilmington Star News reported before the event: Star News Parents: Meet Signing Time Host.

A letter from Emilie Brown, Co-creator of Signing Time

Alex and Emilie Brown

Don’t you love fall? I sure do. October is inevitably one of the busiest times for us at Two Little Hands Productions. Aside from dealing with the reality that school is back is session, and winter is around the corner, October means that we better have everything ready for the holidays.  It’s also National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which means Rachel is on the road non-stop performing at Buddy Walks around the country. (Plus her birthday is in October!) Continue Reading »

Signing Time is for children of all abilities, including children who have Down syndrome. Since it is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we compiled different stories from parents all over the United States, who have shared their experience using Signing Time with their children who have Down Syndrome.

We hope you are enlightened by what others have to say. Feel free to share your stories too.

Solid Means of Communication
By Tammy H. mother of Parker from Alpine, UT
www.prayingforparker.com
www.5minutesforspecialneeds.com

Parker was in the PICU after a very frightening surgery to remove his tonsils. Because of airway issues he had been intubated. In order to keep him safe while on the vent, they gave him medication that made movement impossible.

I’ll never forget walking up to my son, looking into his eyes and watching as one lone tear slid down his face. That tear spoke volumes.

This experience convinced me of the importance of providing Parker with a solid means of communication.

Continue Reading »

Hello Everyone,

Alex, Leah, Rachel and the rest of the Signing Time team made it to Raleigh, North Carolina last night and will shortly be on our way to the Triangle Down Syndrome Network Buddy Walk.

Cathie, Melanie and Rachel at Channel 14

We have already received some great interviews surrounding the event. Yesterday morning at 7:30 a.m., WRAL invited participants of the Buddy Walk to talk about the event and also their excitement to see Rachel, Alex and Leah. You can see the coverage so far on the WRAL website.

Cathie Tutka, a Buddy Walk organizer, her daughter Melanie and Rachel also had an interview this morning with the local station Channel 14 news.

We are getting ready to head out to the Buddy Walk and will have more exciting pictures to share with you when we get back to Salt Lake City on Monday!

For all of you living in or around Wilmington, North Carolina, Rachel and Leah will be having a special meet and greet in your area. You can come and chat with her and ask her all those questions that are burning in your mind.

Here are the details:

WHEN: Monday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Northeast Branch Library located at 1241 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405
WHY: Because we love our Signing Time fans and want to hear your stories!