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.
Today is Vincent’s fifth birthday!
As cliché as it sounds, the time really just flies by. So much has happened in the last 5 years, so many things I am very thankful to get to experience and to share with you! I am excited to see what this 6th year brings.
Cake
Blowing out the candles
Extremely happy with his new Police man gear
Practicing a police pose
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Prince Vince Meets the World 
Awwww, Happy Birthday, Vince!! Samantha is just 2 weeks behind him (May 30th) and is also turning 5. I’m so anxious about this birthday – my baby is growing up!!! Hope you had a fantastic day!
Happy, Happy 5 Years, Prince Vince! Love the new police gear.
GRATTIS! Men… EN TRAKTOR SOM HÄNGER UT FRÅN HYLLAN?!? Hahahahhahaha =)
oh my god, the photos! I love him. happy birthday Vince! and happy five-years-of-mamahood to you – wild ride, huh?
VINCENT!
We wish you all the best!!!!
Happy birthday, see you soon!
Vilken cooling-älskar polis-posén. Bättre än originalet. Grattis till 5-åringen!
Hey happy Birthday Vincent!!!! ;))
Alles Liebe von uns!
Schöne Grüße Santi & Nicole
Happy happy birthday, vince!
Liebe Grüße
Maria
Grattis från oss!!!!
Happy Birthday Vince!
My name is Jenna and I came across your site. I have developmental delays too. I hope you had a great bday and that it was as special as u are.
happy birthday policeman Vince… can I borrow your hat? love livia
Happy Birthday Vincent !
Unfortunately I can´t celebrate with you cause of my broken leg…
But in spite of that I wish you a wonderful 6th year with lots of fun! We will visit you soon – really this time!
Greets also to your parents,
Christina & Didy