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.
I am not sure who loves who the most? Edgar loves Vince more or Vince loves Edgar more. Edgar now smiles when Vince comes over and gives him a kiss, steals his baby toys and jumps around him. It is very cute to see. Vince is also extremely protective about his brother and no one is allowed to touch him at day care (when we pick Vince up). It is going to be fun (and exhausting) to see these guys grow up.
In other news Vince came up with a new game. All on his own.
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Prince Vince Meets the World 
edgar is absolutely adorable! and it looks like there is never a dull moment with vince around! the boys are going to have so much fun growing tiring out mama and papa!
so adorable both of them! Just like mum and dad! ;0)
I’ve been loving all of your photos lately! That video…hee…love what you said about B.
Kul lek!
Förra vintern kollade pappan här hemma på backhoppning på TV. Efter en stund hör han nya ljud, barnen hade kommit på en ny lek. Dom lekte backhoppning och hoppade ner från alla trösklar de hittade, mattkanter – allt som kunde tänkas föreställa en nivåskillnad. Backhopparställning i knän och rygg och så åååååååååhej och hoppa. Tack och lov har dom ännu inte kommit på att man kan göra det i trappan. Än.
I love the crouch before he launches himself.
Oh Vincent, you are getting so big! beautiful job jumping!
hugs.
Sötnosar!! Och mitt i allt hoppande så kom han att tänka på brandmän. 😀
Ah, I see your future of two boys running and jumping. It will be such trouble, but also such fun!
He’s gotten so big! and what great jumping skills! 🙂