The boys were born May 11, 2002.
Josh had a heart operation
on his fourth day.
Two days later,
Jake had a bowel operation
he wasn't expected to live through.
Despite all that could've gone wrong,
BOTH have beaten every aspect
of their extreme prematurity.
We know we are blessed
with two miracle boys and appreciate
the chance to share
We also know we wouldn't have
such a wonderful story without the
to give all babies a healthy start.
Please click around
to learn more about our boys
with this terrific organization.
May 10 -- On their final day as 5 year olds, after both a T-ball game and their birthday party, the boys and their big brother went out to the back yard to pose for some Mother's Day pictures. Here's one of the best.
Left to right: Josh, Zac and Jake.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Hilarious video from J&J's 1st birthday
PREVIOUS NEWS ITEMS:
On, March 30, 2007 -
Jake & Josh got their feeding tubes removed,
the symbolic end of their journey!
The final final-hurdle
was cleared July 18, 2007,
when Jake was dismissed
from occupational therapy!
No buttons, no therapy ...
nothing but happy, healthy boys.
The "Aron Family Team"
remains a top fund-raiser in D-FW
2007: $7,679 (No. 3)
2006: $9,929 (No. 1)
2005: $4,723 (No. 1)
Add in our 2008 haul, and we've raised
more than $30,500 in four years!
Ever wonder where all the money goes?
Click here to find out
A MUST-SEE:
Jake & Josh perform "God Bless America"
at the March of Dimes' annual statewide
Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
ANOTHER MUST-SEE:
"Boots Are Made For Walkin'"
like it's never been done before!
SPREADING THE WORD
Read about our proudest March of Dimes accomplishment, the launching of the
NICU Awareness Project.
This started as our idea,
then came to life thanks to the brilliant folks of the Richards Group.
Now, it is working its way into NICUs all over the United States. Here are pictures from us delivering the materials to the terrific folks at our favorite NICU, Medical City.