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
Last minute picnic
We decided to have a picnic at the park today. It was kind of last minute so we all threw something together but it turned out to be so great! We went to the park right behind our house which made it extra easy for us. Sam and her friend Addy play so well together, they love playing girly games and making faces for me when I take pictures.
The kids got lucky because the ice cream truck came. They were SO excited to get a special treat!
Alex, are all the kids wearing sweaters? Looks like the Fall is starting to give you guys a break from the Vegas heat. It's been so long since I've been to LV. Maybe now we'll make a trip out there.
I love all these pictures. I had seen them on Facebook, but I had not seen the pumpkin patch pictures. They are GORGEOUS! Sam is is such a beautiful little girl so full of life and energy!I love the pic of Anais and Jeff too! Adorable.
What a great picnic, I like the pictures with all the kids and the one with Anais, so cute! Cold in Vegas this fall? Same here on the East Coast!! Keep warm!
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.
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Alex, are all the kids wearing sweaters? Looks like the Fall is starting to give you guys a break from the Vegas heat. It's been so long since I've been to LV. Maybe now we'll make a trip out there.
Glad you all had fun!
:)
Love the ice cream truck! Sure looks like they enjoyed their treats!
I love all these pictures. I had seen them on Facebook, but I had not seen the pumpkin patch pictures. They are GORGEOUS! Sam is is such a beautiful little girl so full of life and energy!I love the pic of Anais and Jeff too! Adorable.
Very cute! I'm glad you all had fun picnicing at the park! I love the pictures of Sam making silly faces with her friend! Too cute!
It looks like you guys had a fun and relaxing evening! The kids all look so happy with their ice-cream! Love the silly face pictures too!
What a beautiful daddy-Anais picture. Who doesn't love having a last minute picnic.
What a great picnic, I like the pictures with all the kids and the one with Anais, so cute! Cold in Vegas this fall? Same here on the East Coast!! Keep warm!
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