After 16 years abroad, I moved back to my native Sweden. My husband is Austrian and we met in the US where I lived from 1996-2006, and then we moved to Alp-land aka Austria where we lived til 2013. I am still trying to get over that culture shock.
We have two kids. Vincent, our first born was born on May 12, 2006 with an extra chromosome aka Down syndrome (Translocation 21;21). Edgar was born October 10, 2009, but only 46 chromosomes there.
I admit to thinking it was the end of our world when we got the results of the blood test showing our son had DS, 5 days after Vince was born. I was so wrong! Though everything is not easy, life is a lot of fun! That extra chromosome really did not change much.
I started running again in 2011 and completed my first half marathon in October 2011. In 2012 I completed two half marathons and a handful of other races. Running is now a big part of my life and I run at least five days a week. Both for fun and for peace of mind. I am starting to think a full marathon would be fun. Maybe in 2014...
This blog is about living life Upside Down. Enjoy.
It is risky business being a parent. Especially with the digital technology available world wide. But Vince is loving his goofy parents:
Very ticklish under the feet
He loves sitting on the shoulders and banging whoever is under, just to pop down every once in a while to give a big smooooch.
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Prince Vince Meets the World 
Oh my, Miss E laughs the very same sweet way when we kiss her feet. Keep those goofy videos coming. We love them!
That’s some good ole’ family entertainment… bravo!
Such happy family sounds!!!
Honey, those are awesome:-) that is by far the best sound ever:-) I miss you guys. say hi to vincent and bookie.
Great that everything is going so good with the store:-)
big hugs
Heidi
Oh my gosh, Will has the same giggle when he is kissed under the chin. I can never get enough of that sound!
OMG – he has the cutest giggle!!!!! Lov’it!!!!
I love your site! Vince is a cutie. Our son Tommy has Ds as well as something called Hirschsprung’s Disease which effects his tummy. He is a happy baby though at 9 mos old now. I’ll watch your blog for updates. Our son Tommy goes to daycare too, as well as his twin brother Liam. They LOVE playing with the other babies.
SOOOOOOOO CUTE!
oh that giggle makes me want to eat him up!!!! what a wonderful sound~!!
Too cute 🙂
Love it! Give Vince a big hug from his buddy Parker, k?
oh I love his lttle giggle!