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.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Trick or Treats!
Tonight we went trick or treating with our friends. Sam got so much candy!! My friend had a smoke machine in front of her house and this picture turned out pretty spooky.
Sam and Merrick were the oldest kids in our group and they had fun leading the way.
Sam looking very excited about all her candy:
It was a great Halloween, I am kind of glad it's over though. ;)
You are funny with your blog makeover! I haven't gotten into the Twilight series - guess I'm missing out! The girls had adorable costumes! I just love Anais's grin :0)
It's so funny you said you are kind of glad it is over. I feel that way after a major holiday-so many parties and festivities and then although it's sad it is all over, at the same time it's time to get back to normal until the next holiday. Such is life I guess! Glad Sam had such a great time trick or treating!
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.
4 comments:
Wow, you guys got a lot of use out of those costumes! I love the ladybug, so cute. And Sam was a very pretty witch!
You are funny with your blog makeover! I haven't gotten into the Twilight series - guess I'm missing out! The girls had adorable costumes! I just love Anais's grin :0)
Looks like your kids had another awesome time. Happy Halloween.
It's so funny you said you are kind of glad it is over. I feel that way after a major holiday-so many parties and festivities and then although it's sad it is all over, at the same time it's time to get back to normal until the next holiday. Such is life I guess! Glad Sam had such a great time trick or treating!
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