This blog is about our life. I also want to raise awareness about achondroplasia and share our experience. Our baby girl Anaïs was born with achondroplasia.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
First pumpkin patch of the year.
Friday evening my girlfriends and I took the kids to their first pumpkin patch of the year. It was fun to finally get to do some fall activities although I must say it was pretty hot! lol The kids got to go on a couple rides.
They also had a petting zoo. Sam enjoyed feeding the goats although one of them was pretty aggressive and kept and chasing Sam for more food.
I told Sam she could get a pumpkin and she picked out a "baby one".
Anaïs was there too but her eyes were closed in every picture.
I agree with Laura, it's so weird to see fall pictures with Sam in summer clothes! it is quite chilly here with a chance of snow later in the week! Hope you are enjoying your extended summer!
Love Sam's pumpkin choice! Very cute! I'm with the others, the tank top thing is wierd, it's gonna be like 40 here all week with a chance of snow this weekend.
I am originally from France and have been living in the US since 1999. My husband Jeff is american and speaks fluent french so we are a bilingual family. We have 2 beautiful daughters Samantha born on 5/27/04 and Anaïs (pronounced Ana-eese) born on 6/6/08. Anaïs was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism.
If this is your first time reading our blog, read about how our journey with achondroplasia all started by reading Anaïs' story.
What is achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia is the most common form of short-limb dwarfism. It occurs in approximately 1 in 26,000 to 1 in 40,000 births. The characteristic features of achondroplasia are apparent at birth. These include typical facial features, disproportionate short stature, and rhizomelic (the proximal ends of the limbs) shortening. Diagnosis of achondroplasia is made by physical exam and skeletal x-rays. Most individuals have normal intelligence. Infants and children often have motor delays but cognitive delays are not present. A special infant developmental chart has been made for children with achondroplasia. Final adult height is in the range of 4 feet.
5 comments:
Looks like a great time. It's so odd to see Sam in a tank top. Here it is 50 degrees and were bundled up with our pumpkins.
I agree with Laura, it's so weird to see fall pictures with Sam in summer clothes! it is quite chilly here with a chance of snow later in the week! Hope you are enjoying your extended summer!
Love Sam's pumpkin choice! Very cute! I'm with the others, the tank top thing is wierd, it's gonna be like 40 here all week with a chance of snow this weekend.
Sam is so cute - love her pumpkin choice!
What a great little pumpkin patch the kids went to. Looks like they had some good fun!
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