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Jakob has autism and apraxia. He designs greeting cards and other fun things. His mom tells stories.
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10/31/2026

They’re just cute.

They haven’t seen each other in three weeks.

It’s been a very happy reunion.

They’re ready to party 😉💙

10/31/2026

The 2027 Calendars have arrived!!

Your first chance to own one happens today at The Collective Boutiques!! We’ll be there from 12-2. Come by and see us and grab yours!!!🤗

10/30/2026

Wanna guess what’s arriving today?

And will be at The Collective Boutiques tomorrow at noon???

You’ve been asking for it…😉💙

10/29/2026

Come see us this Saturday from 12-2!!!

The Collective Boutiques
Harper’s Station
Cincinnati

Lots of new things and cool surprises!! 🤗

10/29/2026

Always mixed with play.

We’re sitting in Eataly inside the ParkMGM in Vegas. We were in town to see the New Kids, but there was also work to do.

There were Zoom calls with the documentary filmmaker who’s making a film about him, and then an interview with a reporter from the New York Times.

Spelling answers to complicated questions takes time. So after the calls, we headed downstairs so he could expand on what he spelled while on Zoom.

And yes, you read that correctly. He was interviewed by THE NEW YORK TIMES.

I typed that for myself as much as I did for you. These days, I seem to be asking myself frequently, “did that just happen?” If I see it in print, I know it really did.

There are so many exciting things on the horizon for this guy.

So grateful you’re here for all of it!!💙

10/28/2026

Whatcha doin Saturday from 12-2???

Come see us!!!

10/28/2026

It’s written all over his face.

We were just New Kidnapped by Donnie Wahlberg. We’d been in line outside Blockhead Headquarters in Vegas. Donnie was walking the line and taking selfies. He got to us, saw Jakob had spelled something for him, but he didn’t have time to chat.

So he told us to get in his car.

What followed was a lovely conversation between Jakob and Donnie as we drove to the venue.

When we hopped out of the SUV, Donnie snapped this picture.

We hung out backstage for a few minutes, then walked out to the lobby of the Dolby Theater, and Jakob spelled this…

“What in the actual hell just happened?! That was so flipping sweet. Thank you Donnie Freaking Wahlberg. What a wild ride.”

Julie and I agree.

Anytime we’re with Donnie and Jakob, it’s a wild and wonderful ride.💙

10/27/2026

We’ve decided you need this signed and framed.

So we’ll have a few ready for you this Saturday.

We’ll be at The Collective Boutiques from 12-2.

Come see us!!!!💙

10/27/2026

Too much time apart.

With all our traveling, Jakob hasn’t seen his girlfriend, Jasmine for a couple weeks.

He’s been missing her.

While we were driving to Illinois on Friday, we sent this message to her.

I think he’s counting down the days.💙

10/27/2026

Was it worth it?

Since returning from Vegas, it’s been a little bit rough. Jakob has been getting pretty dysregulated, and I’ve been struggling to figure out how to help him.

Sometimes there’s no right answer to his endless loops when the apraxic brain-body disconnect is in full effect. The irrational body just doesn’t want the rational mind to win.

I’m guessing there are a few things that are at the root of it. Knowing that there will be no more Vegas trips to see New Kids is a strong possibility.

Donnie Wahlberg in a near plane crash is certainly another.

Mix in the high emotions of all of that with some upcoming scheduling conflicts and we got a recipe for big, loud, unpredictable, relentless, fierce dysregulation.

And I get it.

I’m having a rough go with the emotions of it all too, as well as the exhaustion of the non-stop full speed ahead lifestyle that we’re living.

We’re both wiped, physically and psychologically.

It can make me question whether we’re making wise choices.

And then I see these pictures and the memories flood back in. The anticipation, the excitement, the silliness, the kindness, the generosity, the fun, the laughter, the sparkle, and all the gifts that came our way.

And I remember.

Nothing worth having comes easily.

Nothing great comes your way without sacrifice.

Our current struggles are the price we pay for all the glory.

And I’m here to tell ya.

It really was worth it.💙

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5901 E Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH
45236

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