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, July 16, 2011
Summer concert at the Canyons
Tonight we went to the first summer concert at the Canyons of the year. We always have a good time just being outside in the fresh air and enjoying nature. The girls love taking the ski lift. We just take a blanket, have a picnic and just hang out.
We have such a great time going to summer concerts at our local park too. It so beautiful where you live! It looks like great family time - love Anais' and Sam's beautiful smiles!
So much fun! I really need to get out there to ski in the winter. I need to get Pres on skiis, ASAP! Love the pics of the girls eating their sno cones together. Sam is such a great older sister!
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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We have such a great time going to summer concerts at our local park too. It so beautiful where you live! It looks like great family time - love Anais' and Sam's beautiful smiles!
So much fun! I really need to get out there to ski in the winter. I need to get Pres on skiis, ASAP! Love the pics of the girls eating their sno cones together. Sam is such a great older sister!
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